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'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Debuts as Microsoft Seeks Gaming Dominance

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 releases this Friday as Microsoft tests its gaming strategy after the $69 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. The game will debut on Xbox Game Pass, marking a shift towards subscription models in gaming.
This Friday marks the release of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,' a significant event as Microsoft's strategy to become the 'Netflix of video games' undergoes a critical test.

After acquiring Activision-Blizzard for $69 billion last year, the tech giant brings this installment of the famed franchise to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service from day one.

The release is also accessible to PlayStation and PC users.

While the gaming industry eye shifts from traditional sales to subscription revenue, this rollout represents a pivotal moment for Microsoft in digital gaming.

Analyst Mat Piscatella describes it as a major effort to support a subscription model that aims to absorb some 100 million users by 2030.

Stephanie Snowden from Call of Duty Studios highlights the game's entertainment value without political messaging, set against a 1991 Gulf War backdrop.

Historically generating over $30 billion in revenue, the 'Call of Duty' series is more than a game, it's a global social platform that has connected players worldwide.
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