Microsoft Signs 10-Year Cloud Gaming Deal With UK-Based EE - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 April 2023 / 3,205 Views
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced Microsoft has signed a 10-year deal with UK mobile network and internet service provider EE.
The deal will bring Xbox games on PC and Activision Blizzard games (once the deal closes) on PC to EE customers.
Xbox already has a partnership with EE where players can add Xbox Game Pass to their mobile tariffs for a reduced cost with EE Smart Benefits.
Microsoft and @EE are expanding our partnership with a 10-year commitment in cloud gaming to bring PC games built by Activision Blizzard, following the acquisition, and Xbox to @EE customers. We are committed to bring more games to more people, however they choose to play.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 11, 2023
Microsoft has recently signed multiple 10-year deals to bring Xbox games on PC to three cloud streaming services - Nvidia's GeForce Now, Boosteroid, and Ubitus. Microsoft has also signed a 10-year deal with Nintendo to release Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles on day one with full content parity.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.