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Joseph Yaden

Call of Duty controversy: Jim Ryan, Phil Spencer, and the console warzone explained


The behemoth Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard will impact the video game industry in a major way. Arguably the most notable aspect is how this deal ties to Call of Duty, and whether the franchise will remain multiplatform — just as it has for the past 20 years. Based on a recent statement from PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, it seems there’s a dispute about how to effectively handle the Call of Duty franchise after the acquisition is finalized. But how does Sony feel about the deal, how will it impact Call of Duty, and what does it all mean for you?

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