'Call of Duty' is getting made into a blockbuster movie

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Paramount and Microsoft-owned video game publisher Activision signed an agreement to bring the Call of Duty video game franchise to the big screen. As part of the deal, Paramount will develop, produce, and distribute a live-action film based on the massive Call of Duty universe. The franchise has had over 30 mainline games since the original CoD came out in 2003.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. While the agreement is focused on one blockbuster movie, sources told Variety there is potential for Paramount to expand into more films and shows based on the game.

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'Call of Duty' to stay on PlayStation for at least another decade despite Microsoft's Activision Blizzard

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Microsoft and Sony have reached a deal to keep the popular video game franchise Call of Duty (CoD) on PlayStation consoles for at least another decade, even after Microsoft completes its USD 69 billion purchase of CoD publisher Activision Blizzard.

The agreement ends more than a year of failed negotiations between the two tech giants over the fate of Call of Duty, which is typically the best-selling game of each year and has a loyal fan base across both platforms.

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Microsoft strikes 10-year deal to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo hardware

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Microsoft has struck a deal with Nintendo to bring the popular Call of Duty series to Nintendo consoles for the next 10 years. Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer shared the news on Twitter. But the deal is dependent on the US Federal Trade Commission's approval of its planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (the publishers of Call of Duty). Both parties hope to finalize the deal in the middle of 2023. But different government bodies have expressed issues with the merger, citing monopoly concerns.

The company is also willing to strike a similar deal with Sony to ensure future Call of Duty games will come out on the same date on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Microsoft has also confirmed with CNET that it struck a similar 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on Valve's Steam service.

You can play as Snoop Dogg on 'Call of Duty' next month

Activision Blizzard recently announced a new Operator Bundle coming to Call of Duty: Mobile, Vanguard, and Warzone featuring rapper Snoop Dogg. The world-famous musician will be coming to Call of Duty: Mobile first on April 1, just in time for the game's third season. His character will be available through a special Lucky Draw. You'll get Snoop wearing a flashy gold embroidered outfit and a gold-plated Legendary SMG.

On Vanguard and Warzone, Snoop Dogg's character won't be in that gold suit. Instead, he'll be wearing a sleek coat and gold chain. There will be 10 items (three exclusive to Vanguard) included in the Snoop Dogg Operator Bundle. It comes with its own progression track. This bundle is launching on April 19.

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