Microsoft and Nintendo sign agreement to share Call of Duty for 10 years

This last element is relevant for Nintendo players, since it is common that they do not receive the same version of video games that are also available on consoles with greater graphic power. The most popular case is the FIFA franchise, developed by Electronic Arts, which is not the same on Nintendo Switch as it is on PlayStation or Xbox.

On the other hand, this move by technology is intended to show its interest in sharing Call of Duty with other video game companies, which has been the central theme of the controversy to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

However, it is relevant to mention that the announcement does not include Sony or PlayStation, because although a similar commitment was also offered a few months ago, the company has not accepted. “We are in contact with Microsoft and have no comment on our private negotiations,” a Sony spokesperson told the Financial Times earlier this month.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently trying to block the purchase deal, as is the case in Europe, specifically with the UK regulator.

In fact, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) pointed out that the purchase of such an important study in the video game industry “could result in higher prices, fewer options or less innovation for players.” from United Kingdom”.