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Activision Blizzard King joins Xbox

Speaking in Brussels on Feb. 21, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith addressed how Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard will increase choice and access for gamers and game developers.

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Brad Smith speaking to reporters in Brussels about Sony’s dominant market position in Europe. (Photo by Nicolas Peeters/Melting Prod)

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Brad Smith, holding the 10-year contract offered to Sony ensuring access Activision Blizzard games, including Call of Duty. (Photo by Nicolas Peeters/Melting Prod)

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Brad Smith announcing the agreements to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo and NVIDIA GeForce Now – giving 150 million more players access to the franchise. (Photo by Nicolas Peeters/Melting Prod)

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