Microsoft reaches ‘Call of Duty’ deal with Nintendo amid standoff with Sony over Activision acquisition

Microsoft said Wednesday that it struck a deal to make the hit video game Call of Duty available on Nintendo for 10 years when its $69 billion purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard goes through - an apparent attempt to fend off objections from rival Sony.

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National story. 33 articles from 23 sources. 21 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Dec 7, 2022.

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Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· amNewYork, Portland Press Herald, +4 more
amNewYorkLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Herald BulletinLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

New York TimesLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft to Offer Call of Duty on Nintendo Devices if Activision Deal Closes

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Geek WireCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft reaches ‘Call of Duty’ deal with Nintendo amid standoff with Sony over Activision acquisition

Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WTOP Washington DC, +4 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

East Idaho NewsCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

WHEC RochesterCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC10 Philadelphia, +4 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

NBC New YorkLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Says It Will Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 Years If Activision Deal Closes

ForbesCenter· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft Will Bring Call Of Duty To Nintendo Switch If The Activision Blizzard Deal Goes Through

Ran by 1 outlet· Digital Journal
Digital JournalCenter· Dec 7, 2022

'Call of Duty' to be released on Nintendo Switch, Microsoft says

Digital JournalCenter· Dec 7, 2022

'Call of Duty' to be released on Nintendo Switch, Microsoft says

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Washington TimesLean Right· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft’s ‘Call of Duty’ to be on Nintendo consoles for 10 years if Activision acquisition clears

TribliveLean Right· Dec 7, 2022· ran in 12 outlets

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on 'Call of Duty'

FOX BusinessLean Right· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo in 10-year deal

Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Washington Times
MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

Washington TimesLean Right· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty

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PolygonLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft signs deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 years

EngadgetLean Left· Dec 7, 2022

Microsoft vows to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo consoles

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