Microsoft says Sony Activision protocol restricts Call of Duty to join XGP
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is being investigated by UK Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA). In the footnote to the CMA response, Microsoft revealed that "the agreement between Activision Blizzard and Sony, including restricting Activision Blizzard, will add the Call of Duty series to XGP within several years."
If the above statement is true and Microsoft successfully completes the acquisition, at least three new games in the "Call of Duty" series will not join XGP for a period of time. It is not clear what the claim will have on the old games in the Call of Duty series. This is not the first time that there are rumors that Sony has prevented the game from joining XGP. In a document sent by Microsoft to the Brazilian Administrative Economic Defense Commission (CADE), it accused Sony of preventing developers from joining the game to XGP or other competitive subscription services by paying.
is currently in the second phase of the CMA investigation, and the deadline for ending the investigation is March 1, 2023.
"Era 1800" will be launched on Xbox
Ubisoft announced that its "Era 1800" will be launched on Xbox Series X|S, and was organized by a subsidiary of Ubisoft Germany in November. More specific information will be announced in 2023.
"Era 1800" is a well-known city construction and management simulation strategy game. It is the seventh work in the "Era" series. The PC version was released in April 2019. It has now launched four season ticket DLC packages and multiple decoration expansion packages. In the game, players will return to the early stage of the industrial revolution full of industrialization, diplomacy and exploration and development, plan and build huge cities, plan efficient logistics networks, and explore the development of a new continent in South America. At the same time, defeat your opponents by diplomacy, trade or war.
"Star Ocean: Holy Power" released the opening film
Square Enix released the opening film "Star Ocean: Holy Power". The theme song of this work is "PANDORA", sung by HYDE.
"Star Ocean: Divine Power" is a Japanese action role-playing game that will be released on October 27, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, supporting Chinese, 4k ultra-high definition, HDR10, optimized and intelligent distribution for Xbox Series X|S.
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