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![Microsoft's Xbox boss Phil Spencer sticks to Call of Duty non exclusivity promise](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2017/6/77783/phil-spencer-microsoft-xbox-e3-2017-r100x100.jpg)
Microsoft's Xbox boss Phil Spencer sticks to Call of Duty non exclusivity promise
"We have no goal of somehow trying to use Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console."
![Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: The complete timeline](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2022/10/118769/microsoftactivision-r100x100.png)
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: The complete timeline
From inception to lawsuits - how has the biggest deal in gaming history progressed?
![The CMA gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard its provisional approval](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2023/9/123558/microsoft-activision-r100x100.jpg)
The CMA gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard its provisional approval
The UK's competition watchdog has long been the largest remaining hurdle in the deal's way
![Microsoft’s Phil Spencer stresses the importance of mobile in Xbox’s future success](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2017/6/77783/phil-spencer-microsoft-xbox-e3-2017-r100x100.jpg)
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer stresses the importance of mobile in Xbox’s future success
The Xbox boss claims that Xbox needs mobile presence to thrive
![Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kottick clarifies his company's position in the latest deal twist](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2023/2/120558/bobby-kottick-r100x100.jpg)
Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kottick clarifies his company's position in the latest deal twist
![California judge denies the FTC’s preliminary injunction against Microsoft](https://media.pocketgamer.biz/2022/10/118769/microsoftactivision-r100x100.png)
California judge denies the FTC’s preliminary injunction against Microsoft
The FTC’s attempts to scupper Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard have hit a roadblock
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