As the protracted Xbox/Activision merger looks set to finally complete, digitalfoundry posts a new DF Direct Special, with special guest tomwarren:
have been essential reading, not just in delivering the news - but also in explaining what it all actually means.Watch on YouTube
There's also discussion on the nature of the Call of Duty deal with Sony Interactive Entertainment. We know from 'the emails' that initially, Microsoft's Phil Spencer was offering for all current Activision games to remain on PlayStation until 2027. We also know that, remarkably, Sony's Jim Ryan countered by asking for all current and future Activision titles, equal subscription rights and even discussions on Bethesda games returning to PlayStation.
Way back in DF Direct Weekly #100, the team discussed the viability of bringing Call of Duty to Nitendo Switch. The question is: which Switch are we talking about? The current one, or the next-gen model expected next year?achieve a key objective that can only mean good things for the Xbox business. Once existing deals with Sony expire, it seems like there's no reason why Call of Duty will not become a Game Pass title at launch.
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