Activision Blizzard’s year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash.
But what of the crown jewel of Activision’s console line-up: Call of Duty. Will the company intent on spending billions really permit its nearest competitor to reap the benefits of its gaming output?
Microsoft intends to answer the call…in Virtual Legality.
#PlayStation #Microsoft #CallofDuty
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Discussed in this episode:
“Microsoft x Activision”
Hoeg Law Playlist
Activision Blizzard EDGAR Filings
Partner Letter https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005528/tm223212d11_defa14a.htm
“Sony ‘expects’ Microsoft to keep Activision games multiplatform”
Polygon – January 20, 2022
https://www.polygon.com/22893082/microsoft-activision-blizzard-exclusives-call-of-duty-multiplatform
“Bethesda And Microsoft Respond To Starfield On PS5 Questions”
Gamespot – August 31, 2021
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-and-microsoft-respond-to-starfield-on-ps5-questions/1100-6495706/
“Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony…”
Tweet – January 20, 2022
Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony. I confirmed our intent to honor all existing agreements upon acquisition of Activision Blizzard and our desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 20, 2022
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“Virtual Legality” is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
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