Sony "confirms" release date for PlayStation 6

But, at the same time, Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, recently mentioned that it's willing to commit to a ten-year deal to keep Activision Blizzard games on PlayStation platforms. If we believe Spencer, Activision Blizzard's games, including Call of Duty, will be available on the PlayStation 6 and maybe even the PlayStation 7.

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As the best-selling video game franchise of the past two decades, who gets Call of Duty is a big deal. Sony goes as far as to claim that giving Microsoft the reigns to Activision Blizzard could lead to price hikes across the entire gaming industry.

For what it's worth, Spencer is adamant that Microsoft sees Call of Duty like Minecraft and it wants the game on several platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.

Of course, such words in these negotiations carry little weight until both parties put pen to paper and sign an agreement. It'll be interesting to see what else we'll find out about Sony and Microsoft as the regulatory scrutiny of the massive acquisition continues.

Speaking of, Microsoft and Sony are bringing other names into the mix as the companies attempt to push their arguments further. In Microsoft's case, it's saying Call of Duty isn't the only lucrative venture in the space, citing GTA 6 and its potential release date. On the other hand, Sony effectively dragged the value of the Battlefield franchise down by saying it can't compete with Call of Duty despite all of its efforts.