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Aug 3, 2024, 8:42:20 PM8/3/24

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Activision Blizzard Pulls All Games from NVIDIAâs GeForce Now Catalog

NVIDIAâs GeForce Now, a cloud gaming service that allows users to stream their own PC games on different devices, has lost a major partner just a week after its official launch. Activision Blizzard, the publisher of popular titles such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, has requested that all of its games be removed from the service.

NVIDIA announced the news on its GeForce Now forum, saying: âPer their request, please be advised Activision Blizzard games will be removed from the service. While unfortunate, we hope to work together with Activision Blizzard to re-enable these games and more in the future.â

The reason for Activision Blizzardâs decision is unclear, but some reports suggest that it may have something to do with the lack of a formal commercial agreement between the two companies. NVIDIA said that Activision Blizzard was a âfantastic partnerâ during the GeForce Now beta, which it took to include the free trial period for its founders membership. However, since the service is now available to the public, Activision Blizzard may have wanted a different arrangement.

GeForce Now differs from other cloud gaming services like Google Stadia or Microsoft xCloud in that it does not sell games directly to users. Instead, it allows users to access their own library of games from platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, or Battle.net on devices such as laptops, smartphones, or TVs. Users still need to purchase games separately to play them on GeForce Now.

This means that users who bought Activision Blizzard games with the intention of playing them on GeForce Now are now left with no option to do so. Some of these games, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, require high-end hardware to run smoothly on PC. GeForce Now offered a way for users with less powerful PCs to enjoy these games without having to upgrade their systems.

The loss of Activision Blizzard games is a major blow for GeForce Now, which launched on February 4 with over 400 supported games. The service offers a free tier that allows users to play for up to one hour per session, and a paid tier that costs $4.99 per month for a year and grants priority access and longer session times. Users can try out the paid tier with a 90-day free trial.

NVIDIA said that it is still working on adding new games to its catalog, and that it hopes to bring back Activision Blizzard games in the future. However, there is no guarantee that this will happen anytime soon. For now, users who want to play Activision Blizzard games will have to do so on their own PCs or consoles.

Meanwhile, some users have expressed their frustration and disappointment with Activision Blizzardâs move on social media and online forums. Many users said they felt betrayed by the publisher, and some even threatened to boycott its games or request refunds. Some users also criticized NVIDIA for not securing a deal with Activision Blizzard before launching GeForce Now.

On the other hand, some users have defended NVIDIA and praised GeForce Now for its performance and value. They said that GeForce Now is still a great service that offers a lot of games from other publishers and platforms. They also said that they hope that NVIDIA will be able to negotiate with Activision Blizzard and other publishers to bring more games to the service in the future.

NVIDIA has encouraged users to submit their feedback through its GeForce Experience app, GeForce Now client, or SHIELD device. The company said that its product and support teams read all feedback submitted, and that user input helps drive new features and additions. NVIDIA also said that it is constantly working on improving GeForce Now and adding new games to its catalog.