Microsoft has struck a deal with video game competitor Nintendo to allow the “Call of Duty” first-person shooting games on its consoles for a decade, executives announced Tuesday night.
The move was made in light of Microsoft’s attempted $69 billion purchase of the Activision Blizzard studio, which produces “Call of Duty.” Antitrust regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, are still mulling whether to let the purchase go through.
“Microsoft has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King. Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people — however they choose to play,” Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer tweeted.