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A group of gamers have failed in their attempt to sue Microsoft over its impending $68.7bn Activision Blizzard acquisit…

While it's unlikely this ruling will effect the final outcome of the deal - which currently rests on the decisions of regulators in the US, UK and Europe - this didn't stop the judge giving their own opinion on the matter.

"Why would Microsoft make Call of Duty exclusive to its platforms thus resulting in fewer games sold?" Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said."What is it about the console market or PC games market and Microsoft's position in those markets that makes it plausible... Microsoft would take such steps?" Judge Corley:"Why would Microsoft make Call of Duty exclusive to its platforms thus resulting in fewer games sold? What is it about the console market or PC games market and Microsoft’s position in those markets that makes it plausible ... Microsoft would take such steps.

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