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News: Third studio working on CoD franchise?
Original at Fragland.net
• Thu, Nov 19
As Activision seems to be discovering this year with Guitar Hero, there’s danger when a title is overexposed with too many iterations. Nonetheless, the publisher has aggressive expansion plans for Call of Duty. Although Infinity Ward and Treyarch have produced sequels in alternating y...
GameStop: Not the greatest quarter, but a buy nonetheless?
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Thu, Nov 19
By Steven Mallas GameStop (GME) posted what I thought was a mediocre third quarter. Total sales went up about 8%, and earnings per share increased a few pennies to 31 cents. When you think video games, you think growth. That doesn't feel like growth, does it? Not the kind that sends a stock to the moon, certainl...
REVIEW: Modern Warfare 2 may have just rendered every other FPS on the market irrelevant.
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Thu, Nov 19
What the Game's About It wasn't supposed to be that game. The odds were stacked against Infinity Ward in more ways than one as the industry marched toward the now-legendary 2007 holiday season. Activision was against moving the best-selling Call of Duty franchise out of the familiar and pr...
Adam Sessler Bids Farewell to Pandemic and Talks EA New IP ExperimentOriginal at Ripten Video Game
• Wed, Nov 18
By Chad Lakkis All interesting and valid points made by Adam. We tend to complain about companies like Activision and EA when the milk franchises like Madden and Guitar Hero but the fact of the matter is that most consumers, especially in a down economy, are going to go with something they know over someth...
Activision Creating Third Call of Duty Team
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Wed, Nov 18
By Chad Lakkis The tail end of a LA Times article discussing the sheer magnitude of Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 launch reveals that, in addition to Infinity Ward and Treyarch, a third mystery team has been signed to create yet another CoD release. Could Activision seriously be toying with the idea of r...
Report: Activision Ponders Call of Duty MMO
Original at Wired
• Wed, Nov 18
By Gus Mastrapa Activision Blizzard may create a Call of Duty MMO, the Los Angeles Times said Wednesday. The Times also said that the game publisher is adding a third studio to the Call of Duty roster, to generate even more games under the brand. Image courtesy Activision
Ex-Visceral Games staff find new home with Activision's 'Sledgehammer Games'
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Nov 17
By JC Fletcher It's official: Visceral Games staffers Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey (best known for Dead Space) have taken positions at a new Activision studio in Foster City, California, called Sledgehammer Games. This tidily clears up two rumors we've been hearing. Yes, Schofield and Condrey...
News: Activision wants more money from CoD online
Original at Fragland.net
• Mon, Nov 16
Activision boss Tom Tippl has stated that his company has plenty of plans for the Call of Duty series, amongst which there are new modes and most of all more ways to cash in on it. Especially the online gameplay is supposed to become a cash cow and for that they're looking at their neighbours Bl...
Innovating problems: why DJ Hero flopped
Original at Ars Technica
• Sun, Nov 15
By bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) What happened? Activision Blizzard spent a mint promoting the game, including hiring big-name producers and DJs to hype the release, as well as bringing in Jay-Z and Eminem to perform at a star-studded concert at E3. The game had strong early buzz, and it could still be a slow-burning hit. O...
Infinity Ward Talks Modern Warfare 2 DLC Beyond What's Planned, May Listen if People Want More Spec Ops
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Wed, Nov 11
While Infinity Ward and Activision may not be jumping through any hoops to live up to the expectations of PC gamers, it seems that they may still have their ear to the ground regarding what to do for future Modern Warfare 2 downloadable content. There are, of course, two DLC packs already ann...
Activision helps disabled veterans | Activision ayuda a los veteranos discapacitados
Original at El Mundo Tech
• Tue, Nov 10
By elmundotech About Activision Blizzard Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a worldwide online, PC and console game publisher with leading market positions across every major category of the rapidly growing interactive entertainment software industry.
Activision Announces Call of Duty Endowment, Assisting Home-Bound Veterans Find Jobs
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Mon, Nov 9
With Wednesday being Veterans Day, and Modern Warfare 2 set to target stores tomorrow, Activision has announced plans to donate $1 million to create a new non-profit organization dedicated to assisting soldiers with re-integrating into civilian lives, as well as finding jobs. The cor...
Reggie: New Super Mario Bros. Will “Absolutely” Outsell Modern Warfare 2
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Fri, Nov 6
By Chad Lakkis Direct from the hefty predictions department come two haymakers. The first hails from the lips of Activision CEO, Bobby Kotick, and the second comes from Nintendo’s North American President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. Have your popcorn ready.
News: Activision counters Modern Warfare 2 controversy
Original at Fragland.net
• Thu, Oct 29
After the crippled multi, the 18+ stamp and the shocking terrorist video, it now seems that the renowned publisher is a bit fed up with the content of what comes in the news though. While many would say 'bad publicity is still publicity', Activision - Blizzard does not share that philosophy...
Terrorist Mission in Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed, is Completely Optional
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Wed, Oct 28
Responding to a leak from earlier in the week, Infinity Ward has confirmed to Kotaku that there will indeed be a mission in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 "designed to evoke the atrocities of terrorism." The news confirms footage that purportedly showcased a never-before-seen level of th...
Opinion: A Million Facebook Users Like Guitar Hero [Activision]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Oct 26
By Mike Fahey If you had any doubts about the ever-growing importance of Facebook to the game industry, look no further than today's Activision announcement, heralding the impressive number of fans the Guitar Hero Facebook page has gathered. It's not about sales. It's not about review scores. It's abo...
NPD September: PS3 on Top, Beatles Beat Cobain
Original at Wired
• Mon, Oct 19
By Chris Kohler Halo 3: ODST (360, Microsoft) 1,520,000Wii Sports Resort (Wii, Nintendo) 442,900Madden NFL 10 (360, Electronic Arts) 289,600Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (DS, Nintendo) 258,100The Beatles: Rock Band (360, MTV) 254,000Madden NFL 10 (PS3, Electronic Arts) 246,500Marv...
Activision Europe: New Drum Kit & Guitar Controllers – Band Hero
Original at El Mundo Tech
• Wed, Sep 30
By elmundotech Band Hero is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, by Vicarious Visions for the Wii™ system from Nintendo and by Budcat for the PlayStation®2 computer entert...
News: Kotick: Future of Activision games is without consoles
Original at Fragland.net
• Tue, Sep 15
Activision Blizzard CEO Robert Kotick is never afraid to make some bold statements and he did it again. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games."
Guitar Hero 5 Review: Do The Evolution [Review]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Sep 7
By Michael McWhertor Guitar Hero 5 was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and Wii on September 1. Retails for $59.99 USD ($39.99 USD on PS2). Played all soundtrack selections, tested all modes online and offline with a maximum of three guitars, one dru...
Guitar Hero 5 Commercial Stars Playboy Playmates, Hugh Hefner
Original at Cinema Blend
• Fri, Aug 28
In an effort to top their Heidi Klum Guitar Hero: World Tour commercial, Activision has enlisted not one, not two, but ten Playboy Playmates for a new Guitar Hero 5 television ad. Like Klum, they have misplaced their pants.
Opinion: Activision confidence bolstered by 2009 lineup, 'sparser' competition
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Jun 23
By Richard Mitchell Griffith doesn't seem concerned by competition from The Beatles: Rock Band either, saying quite simply, "Well, Rock Band is the most similar title on the market, but Guitar Hero outsells it by four to one in the US; in Europe that number is ten to one." Okay then. Griffith also shakes off the n...
Guitar Hero Metallica Review
Original at Vooks.Net
• Thu, May 28
Australia With a few friends around, there are few gaming experiences as entertaining as Guitar Hero. By combining one of the best gaming franchises around with one of the best bands in the world, Activision have another huge hit on the hands. ...
Opinion: Activision: Potential for Explosive Returns
Original at Seeking Alpha
• Tue, May 26
Activision is trading at fair value at current prices. It has the potential to hit at least “one home run” title. This has not been adequately priced in its stock price, and the stock represents a buying opportunity. Activision Blizzard is the dominant ...
Kotaku Originals: Number Crunch [Original]
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Apr 18
By Owen Good Features Adult Gaming on the DS: The Chinatown Conundrum Virtual Reality: The Year Twenty-O-Nine In Video Game History Can Games Handle History? E74 Microsoft Explains the E74 Code, Sorta Microsoft Extends Warranty For "E74" Failures
COD: WAW got a new patch
Original at Fudzilla
• Tue, Apr 14
Bosnia and Herzegovina Activision recently launched a new patch for its ultra-popular game Call of Duty: World at War. Version 1.4 brings four new maps to the table, as well as a couple of changes and fixes. Three of the aforementioned four maps are standard multiplayer maps ...
Call of Duty: World at War v1.4 Patch
Original at Gamers Hell
• Thu, Apr 9
Activision has issued a new patch for Call of Duty: World at War, bringing to v1.4 this first person shooter sequel developed by Treyarch Invention. The most notable additions to this patch are the four new maps (Nightfire, Station, Knee Deep and ...
Call of Duty World at War Patch 1.3 - About
Original at compactiongames.about.com
• Tue, Mar 24
Call of Duty World at War Patch 1.3 Activision and Treyarch have released a new patch for Call of Duty World at War, patch 1.3. This is an incremental patch which requires you to have Patch 1.2 installed prior to installing Patch 1.3. It includes a number of minor bug fixes and ...
Call of Duty 4 (DS) ReviewOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 28
By rss@youtube.com (darkguy555) Darkguy's review: episode 13 Platform:DS Company:Activision Where to Buy:Most Places that sells games Price:30 bucks other:none This game is ok, or good. It's one of those. Watch the review to understand everything. I hope you enjoy.
Patch: Call of Duty: World at War - Title Update 2 Now Available
Original at GameTaggr
• Sat, Feb 28
Activision and Treyarch released today a new update for Call of Duty: World at War, which in addition to bug fixes and improvements also includes a free map. The full description and laundry-list of fixes or updates is right after the jump. 4 Vote(s)
Patch: Guitar Hero World Tour New Content Released #10
Original at Gamers Hell
• Thu, Feb 26
Activision has announced that the Bob Seger Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour is now available today for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. The Bob Seger Track Pack includes the following tracks from the iconic singer: "Old Time Rock and Roll", "Her Strut", ...
Opinion: Designing a casual MMO based on Zork
Original at The Gameshelf
• Sat, Jan 17
By Andrew Plotkin This week's topic of "hey, look at that" among IF fans is Legends of Zork -- a browser-based "casual MMO" being developed by Jolt. (Licensed from Activision, of course. For those of you who missed the 90s, Activision owns all the old Infocom titles; it was Activision who published the three Z...
How To: Call of Duty World at War Castle Glitch TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Jan 2
By rss@youtube.com (blackmoney00) Glitch Author: blackmoney00 Keywords: Call of Duty Castle World at War Map Glitch Online Play Station XBox 360 Wii Treyarch Activision Added: January 2, 2009
Opinion: 2008 Market Winners Nintendo and Activision Crushed In Quality By EA and Sony, According To Metacritic
Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Fri, Dec 19
By Patrick Klepek Activision [5 Games] Call of Duty: World at War — 85 (PS3), 85 (360), 83 (Wii), 84 (PC) Enemy Territory: Quake Wars — 84 (PC only) Guitar Hero: World Tour — 85 (PS3), 85 (360), 84 (Wii) Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 — 90 (36) World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King — 91 (PC)
Review: Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)
Original at Loot Ninja
• Sat, Nov 22
By Steve Kohlbecker Activision hit the video game lottery when it released Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It was an updated version of its award winning WWII series with new weapons, a revamped multiplayer, a thrilling campaign, and great visuals. The game was an instant masterpiece and cemented the franchi...
Guitar Hero World Tour PS3 Review
Original at dBTechno
• Fri, Nov 21
Guitar Hero World Tour Do you have a product that you would like featured on dBTechno? If so, drop us a line at vicb@dbtechno.com Guitar Hero World Tour PS3 Review Developer: Neversoft Publisher: Activision Players: 1-4 (8 Online) Guitar Hero World Tour is the answer to the release of Rock...
Activision Updates Guitar Hero Drum Compatibility, Hits Slight Rock Band Snag on PS3
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Tue, Oct 28
A few bits of news that may be of interest to anyone who likes getting their music-game fix with drums:...Xbox 360 users can now download a Guitar Hero World Tour update that will allow ION Drum Rocker owners to use the drum kit with the game.So, that's a plus. However, there's been a slight snag in...
Opinion: The Complete Guitar Hero World Tour Set List [Guitar Hero World Tour]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Sep 12
By Mike Fahey Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The Wii™ version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation®2 computer entertai...
Opinion: Kotaku Originals: Early Builds R Us [Kotaku Originals]
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Aug 2
By Owen Good Blizzard: Execution Over Innovation What Activision Can And Can't Change About Blizzard Nintendo DS Software Sales Up, Nintendo Wii Software Sales Up (Up, Up, Up!) Activision Blizzard May Dump Massive, Swordfish Studios Ghostbusters: The Video Game Hands-On
Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Jun 5
By Ross Miller It's too hard to find stuff on XBLA, says Microsoft God of War track hits PS3 Guitar Hero III today Five new Guitar Hero III track packs in June, Motörhead up first Nielsen: Wii usage is second to Xbox 360 Activision, System 3 take the Ferrari Challenge
Podcast: Episode 34
Original at Inside Mac Games
• Sun, Dec 9
Activision and Blizzard merger, Feral Announces The Movies: Stunts and Effects and Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Mac set for release early next year according to amazon, NWN2 pre-orders now available from MGS, GH3 gone Gold, to be released on mac 10th December...
Rock Band PS3 Patch Adds Guitar Hero III Controller Support
Original at Shacknews
• Thu, Dec 6
Activision expressly prohibits the use of this Guitar Hero controller with any other game." An update to the PlayStation 3 version of Harmonix's Rock Band will arrive later today, granting compatibility with the wireless Les Paul controller bundled in the PS3 version of Guitar Hero III...
Podcast: Activision Chief Drops His Pants at Airport [Hot Tears Of Shame]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Nov 28
By Brian Ashcraft Activision honcho Robert Kotick is not a nerd. He has a totally cool nickname, "Bobby." And cool guys have a nickname like that. His company puts out cool games like Call of Duty 4 and Guitar Hero. Bobby recently told a room full of press:
Microsoft Gives Away Two Games With 360s [New 360 Bundle]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Oct 8
By Brian Crecente Hot on the heels of a price reduction for all Xbox 360 consoles, Microsoft is now giving holiday buyers even more value by including two great games with every Xbox 360 console and Xbox 360 Elite, a retail savings of $90 for consumers. The acclaimed "Forza Motorsport 2" (Microsoft Game Stud...
Activision Announces Legendary Guns N’ Roses Vet and Velvet Revolver Frontman Slash to Appear in Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock
Original at TechWhack
• Tue, Jul 10
By Satan About id Software About Activision Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Activision and Call of Duty are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.
GAME: Review: Spider-Man 3 for PS3, 360, and Wii
Original at Geek.com
• Wed, May 30
By James Activision sent me Spider-Man 3 on all the current-gen consoles, so I decided to give each of them a spin. If you are a fan of the "Spider-Man" series, it's likely you've already seen the third movie. If you haven't, go do it. It's the same quality as the other two movies. The game lets you, not surp...
GAME: Review: Call of Duty: Roads to Victory
Original at Geek.com
• Thu, Mar 29
By efEditor If you've played any of the excellent Call of Duty games, you're aware of how rich in gameplay, graphics, and knowledge they are. And that kind of triple-play of infotainment is meant for the big screen and big computation of consoles and PCs, right? Well, Activision wants to prove that kin...
Podcast: Episode #67 - Activision, THQ & 2K Sports Interviews!
Original at Gamertag Radio The Union of Music & Gaming
• Tue, Aug 22
By tips@gamertagradio.com Last night was a mission to record this episode.. But we are back with 3 big interviews! Nano came to talk about MLG Orlando that will take place this weekend in FL. Hope his team can make it to the finals (good luck). Today we finish our coverage from Microsoft Games Unwrapped event. Activision ga...
Podcast: Episode #66 - Lucas Arts & Activision interviews
Original at Gamertag Radio The Union of Music & Gaming
• Wed, Aug 16
By tips@gamertagradio.com Pinksage topic of the week: XNA Game Studio Express - now you can create your own games for the Xbox 360. What are our thoughts about it. Also interviews with Lucas Arts about Lego StarWars 2 & Activision giving us more details about their new game Tony Hawk Project 8. Only on GTR!! Enjoy!
Podcast: The HotSpot 10/12/05
Original at GameSpot
• Wed, Oct 12
By support@gamespot.com We gab some more about Xbox 360 launch games, the seedy details of the Activision/Spark lawsuits, and why teenagers just don't like games anymore.