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Microsoft and Nvidia sign deal to bring Xbox PC games to GeForce NowA 10-year pledge to pretend they’re not building a monopoly

A 10-year pledge to pretend they’re not building a monopoly

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A hearing took place at the European Commission in Brussels today related to Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Afterwards, Microsoft held a press conference and announced that they’ve signed a deal to bring all Xbox PC games to Nvidia’s cloud service GeForce Now. The deal includes Call Of Duty, if Microsoft come to own it.

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“We have signed a 10 year agreement with NVIDIA that will allow GeForce NOW players to stream Xbox PC games as well as Activision Blizzard PC titles, including COD, following the acquisition,“tweeted head of Xbox Phil Spencer. “We´re committed to bringing more games to more people – however they choose to play.”

Microsoft announced their intention topurchase Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year, but they face concerns from regulators in the US, UK and EU. The US Federal Trade Commission havefiled suit to block the deal, with initial hearings planned for August 2023.

Earlier today, Microsoft signed a similar10-year deal with Nintendoto bring Call Of Duty to Nintendo’s platforms.