Due to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a retailer has apparently posted a notice on its PlayStation 5 area, advising potential buyers to reconsider their purchase.
There's been a lot of buzz in the industry since Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. However, as a part of the fallout, one French retailer has placed signs in its PlayStation 5 section stating that Microsoft has truly taken over the "Call of Duty" developer.
Cora, a Belgian supermarket chain, is said to have posted this notice on its shelves, as shown by Twitter user HazzadorGamin: "Notice to gamers, Microsoft has bought Activision! Choose your machine carefully (Call of Duty)".
The majority of the issues raised by Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard have been around the latter company's controversies. Some people have also expressed concern that the merger might result in Microsoft gaining a monopoly in the video game industry.
There have also been multiple reports that the "Call of Duty" franchise may become an Xbox exclusive, which appears to be the source of the retailer's warning to customers considering purchasing a PS5.
It should be noted that Cora is not a tiny retailer, with over 60 locations in France and another 20 in other regions of Europe. It's unclear whether this type of sign has been displayed in all of the chain's locations or if this particular message was the product of a single manager concerned about the "Call of Duty" franchise's future and the PS5.
While the people behind Cora aren't the only ones worried that Microsoft will eventually pull the franchise from PlayStation consoles, it doesn't look that will happen anytime soon. Soon after the acquisition, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer stated that the next several "Call of Duty" installments will remain on the PS4 and PS5.
Insiders, on the other hand, have purportedly stated that Microsoft intends to make some Activision Blizzard products Xbox exclusive. While the next several "Call of Duty" titles are under contract to be available on both consoles, this does not guarantee that the "COD" games will be available on both indefinitely.
Sony may be left out in the cold at some point, and Cora is reportedly warning customers of what Microsoft may do in the future.
However, according to Bloomberg sources said to be familiar with the publisher's plans, Activision Blizzard is reportedly committed to releasing at least the next three "Call of Duty" games for PlayStation consoles.
