Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia, but is 'not close' to deal with Sony over Activision Blizzard

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Sony remains opposed to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, despite the two companies meeting in Brussels today.

But Microsoft has reached a deal with Nvidia, which will see Xbox games (that are also on PC) released on Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud service. This will include Activision Blizzard games (and Call of Duty) if the deal goes through. It follows a similar deal the firm has signed with Nintendo.

Persons familiar with the situation told GamesIndustry.biz that a deal is ‘not close’, earlier today, and it's a report backed up by Microsoft's Brad Smith in a post-hearing press conference.

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Christopher Dring