The popular game Call of Duty will get available on Nintendo platforms. Microsoft has agreed to a ten-year partnership with the Japanese game console manufacturer.

European and American officials are debating whether Microsoft can acquire Activision Blizzard, the producer of Call of Duty. Because of the agreement, popular titles may soon be available solely on Microsoft's Xbox. The agreement between Microsoft and Nintendo is still contingent on Activision Blizzard's acquisition. The agreement, announced at the start of this year, is worth $69 billion (almost 66 billion euros).

The acquisition of the game developer, which is also responsible for blockbusters such as World of Warcraft and Guitar Hero, would place Microsoft as the world's third largest game firm. Among those looking at the prospective takeover is the European Commission. Microsoft previously attempted to assuage worried gamers and regulators by stating that Call of Duty would continue to be available on Sony's PlayStation.

Sony claims that Microsoft's offer, which is identical to the arrangement with Nintendo, is insufficient because it is just temporary. Microsoft is sure that the transaction will be approved by regulators. The acquisition is expected to close before the summer. On Wednesday, Microsoft executives will discuss the arrangement with the US Federal Trade Commission.

When Call of Duty is published on Xbox, Microsoft plans to make it available on Valve's Steam platform as well. "Our objective is to become more relevant across a broader range of screens," Xbox division president Phil Spencer told Bloomberg. "We have a pretty clear understanding of how to develop a win-win partnership with Nintendo and, to be honest, with Sony."