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Microsoft to let Sony PS fans play CoD for years: Brad Smith
Microsoft President and Vice Chairman Brad Smith reiterated that the tech giant will continue to offer Call of Duty (CoD) and other popular Activision Blizzard games on Sony PlayStation under the terms of any existing agreement with Activision Blizzard.
Smith said Microsoft has committed to Sony that “we will also offer these games on PlayStation in addition to existing agreements and in the future so that Sony fans can continue to enjoy the games they love”.
“We are also interested in taking similar steps to support Nintendo’s successful platform. We believe this is right for the industry, gamers and our business,” he said in a blog post late Wednesday.
The company had earlier said it would allow the popular CoD to stay on Sony PlayStation after the US tech giant bought CoD maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
The obvious concern is that Microsoft could offer CoD exclusively on the Xbox console, ruining the chances for Sony PlayStation owners.
Smith said regulators may have other important issues as they review the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
“We are committed to addressing every potential problem,” he added.
Microsoft reported strong results for the quarter ended December 31, with revenue of $51.7 billion (up 20%) and net income of $18.8 billion (up 21%).
Xbox hardware revenue rose 4%, while Xbox content and services revenue rose 10%.
“This quarter we saw record engagement and revenue. Game Pass has more than 25 million users on PC and consoles,” said Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft.
“Through our acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we’re investing in making it easier for people to play great games anytime, anywhere, the way they want, and shape the future of gaming as platforms like Metaverse grow,” he added.
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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad
SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.
SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.
In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.
Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.
“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.
“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.
SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.
On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.
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