The next Call of Duty could cost nearly $1 billion to launch
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According to a new report, big AAA games like Call of Duty can take over $250 million to develop, plus more for marketing.
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Microsoft to Offer Call of Duty on Nintendo Devices if Activision Deal Closes - The New York Times
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crossed $1 Billion in Sales Within 10 Days of Launch, Says Activision
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Call of Duty 2023 could be the most expensive game ever
Buy PlayStation®5 Slim Console – Call of Duty® Modern Warfare® III Bundle
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US sues to block Microsoft buying 'Call of Duty' maker Activision, Business and Economy News
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Blockbuster Game Development Costs Are Out Of Control
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The next Call of Duty will cost $70 on next-generation consoles
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II generates over $1 billion in 10 days, topping previous record set by Black Ops II
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Microsoft buys Call of Duty maker Activision in a hotly contested deal