Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash.

But what of the crown jewel of Activision's console line-up: Call of Duty. Will the company intent on spending billions really permit its nearest competitor to reap the benefits of its gaming output?

Microsoft intends to answer the call...in Virtual Legality.

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#PlayStation #Microsoft #CallofDuty

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Discussed in this episode:

"Microsoft x Activision"

Hoeg Law Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

Activision Blizzard EDGAR Filings

Partner Letter https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005528/tm223212d11_defa14a.htm

"Sony ‘expects’ Microsoft to keep Activision games multiplatform"

Polygon - January 20, 2022

https://www.polygon.com/22893082/microsoft-activision-blizzard-exclusives-call-of-duty-multiplatform

"Bethesda And Microsoft Respond To Starfield On PS5 Questions"

Gamespot - August 31, 2021

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-and-microsoft-respond-to-starfield-on-ps5-questions/1100-6495706/

"Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony..."

Tweet - January 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1484273335139651585

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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