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Partnered Mobile Game Controllers

Backbone Partnered with Call of Duty on the 'Prestige Edition'

— March 9, 2024 — Tech
'Backbone,' an industry leader in gaming peripherals and software for mobile devices, today announced the 'Backbone One Prestige Edition.' This is a new bundle for its Backbone One 2nd Generation controller that comes with a specially-designed box and in-game rewards for 'Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.'

Warzone Mobile is an upcoming native mobile version of Activision's popular free-to-play battle royale title built into its flagship Call of Duty titles, such as Modern Warfare II (2022) and Modern Warfare III (2023). The upcoming mobile version of Warzone will launch on March 13th, 2024 through 'Best Buy Drops,' Best Buy's mobile gaming application. Players familiar with Warzone will find that their accounts carry over with full crossplay and cross-progression support with the PC and Console version of MWII and MWIII.

As for the benefits of purchasing this controller, the Backbone One Prestige Edition will come with double experience in the mobile title. Additionally, consumers who choose to subscribe to Backbone's premium 'Backbone+' plan will be eligible for even more in-game rewards and digital content.

Image Credit: Backbone
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Mobile Gaming Experience - The Backbone One Prestige Edition offers double experience in the mobile title, setting a trend for elevated gameplay immersion.
2. Crossplay and Cross-progression Integration - The seamless account carryover between mobile and PC/Console versions of popular titles like Modern Warfare II and III demonstrates a trend towards unified gaming experiences.
3. Premium Subscription Plans for In-game Rewards - Backbone's Backbone+ plan providing additional in-game rewards and digital content showcases a trend towards subscription-based benefits in the gaming industry.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Peripherals - The development of specialized controllers like the Backbone One Prestige Edition creates opportunities for innovation in the gaming peripherals industry.
2. Mobile Gaming Platforms - The launch of Warzone Mobile with crossplay support highlights the evolving landscape of mobile gaming platforms and potential for industry growth.
3. Subscription-based Services - The introduction of Backbone's premium subscription plan indicates a shift towards value-added services in the gaming industry and beyond.
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