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Sony Is Worried Xbox Owns Call of Duty

New files show Sony is more concerned than ever about Microsoft acquiring Call of Duty if it buys Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft may hike Call of Duty prices or release a buggy PlayStation port.

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Summary: Microsoft spent 12 months trying to buy Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.

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Many regulators, governments, and competitors worldwide reject the merger.

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These entities worry the deal would give Xbox too much power over the video game business.

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It also wants Sony to sign a deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles.

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Sony suggests ways Microsoft could bypass its 10-year pact (or any future deal) with PlayStation.

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Sony suggests that if a new Call of Duty game is buggy on PlayStation, fans may switch to Xbox.

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Sony doesn't say Microsoft and Activision would intentionally issue a buggy PS CoD copy.

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