Activision
Activision was the first independent, third-party console video game developer that ushered in a new era for the gaming industry. Activision is a name every gamer has stumbled upon; the company has published a myriad of titles throughout the decennia. It now stands among the goliaths of video game publishing companies. The renowned establishment operates as the publishing business for its parent company, Activision Blizzard. The company has a whole nexus of several subsidiary studios. In 1983 the world was hit by the famous video game crash, which affected many game studios. The gaming venture was not successful in that era, so the company changed its name to Mediagenic and branched out into business software applications. The company saw its heydays in rocketing opportunities when Bobby Kotick bought it and took it under his umbrella around 1991.
He dragged Activision out of crippling debt, revamped the company, and reverted to its former name. The company was showered with publishing deals and now incorporates famous intellectual properties like the Call of Duty and Guitar Hero series. The company has published prominent game series like Wolfenstein, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Crash Bandicoot, Destiny, Spiderman, and Doom 3, to name a few. On here, you will venture into the chronicles of Activision and their achievements, be it news or tidbits.
- Year Founded: 1979
- Founder: Larry Kaplan, David Crane, Bob Whitehead, Jim Levy, Alan Miller
- Parent Company: Activision Blizzard
- CEO: Rob Kostich
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Diablo 4 Is Getting Advertised In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
In a new marketing ploy, Activision Blizzard has started putting up advertisements for Diablo 4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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Activision Games Could Be Withdrawn From The UK To Counter Acquisition Rejection
Activision games could withdraw entirely from the UK market in the future if the Microsoft-Activision merger situation is not solved.
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Activision Wants To Automate In-Game Asset Creation With Existing Resources
Activision has recently published a new patent that discusses automating the asset generation process in development using existing assets.
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Activision Patents To Automate Development Of In-Game Terrain
Activision has recently published a patent that seeks to help developers automate in-game biome and terrain generation process.
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European Commission Says Microsoft-Activision Merger Represents Positive Development
European Commission has recently claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, in fact, represents a positive development.
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Activision Shoots Down Fan-Made Call Of Duty Server Project
Activision has shut down X Labs, ending many beloved projects permanently. This has caused a massive turmoil in the Call of Duty community.
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Microsoft-Activision Deal Gets The Green Light In China
Microsoft's $69 billion bid to acquire Activision-Blizzard has been approved in the largest gaming market in the world.
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The CMA Responds To The EU Approving Microsoft-Activision Merger
The CMA seems to have criticized the recent events concerning EU's approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal.
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Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision-Blizzard Has Been Approved In The EU
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been approved in the European Union, breaking from the UK's CMA decision.
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Unseen Cutscenes & Animations Surface Online
Five years after its release, a clip showing some in-dev footage from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's scrapped mode has surfaced online.
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New Warzone 2 Resurgence Map Set In The Netherlands Has Leaked Online
A new datamine has revealed that Warzone 2 could soon get a new map set in the Netherlands. The first image of the map has leaked online.
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Activision Shows Concerns Over The Call Of Duty And Overwatch League’s Longevity
Activision has admitted that its Call of Duty and Overwatch eSport Leagues are facing challenges that the company might fail to address.
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Activision Wants To Create In-Game Characters Without Pre-Defined Limits
Activision has patented "blank" playable characters without any pre-existing stats to make it a more fair competitive experience.
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The CMA Might Have Blocked The Microsoft-Activision Merger For The Next 10 Years
CMA has decided to prevent the Microsoft and Activision merger for another 10 years to keep the current competitive dynamics unchanged.
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The UK Will Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal
The UK regulatory bodies have made the decision to block Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, citing anti-competitive concerns.
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Lawsuit Against Microsoft Cites Bing’s AI Chatbot In Counterargument
A lawsuit filed against Microsoft in order to block the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard cites Bing's ChatGPT-based AI in arguments.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 3 Content Leaks Online
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 operator skins and maps have leaked online in newly-surfaced footage shared by an insider on Twitter.
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The Microsoft-Activision Deal Has Been Approved In Japan
The JFTC has revealed that the Microsoft-Activision deal has been approved in Japan, saying it does not restrict competition.
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US Congressmen Allege Sony Is Hurting Xbox In Japan
A bipartisan group of congressmen alleges that Sony is actively working to keep Xbox out of the Japanese market.
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Microsoft Has A 70% Chance Of Closing The Activision Deal, Says Citigroup
Wall Street believes Microsoft is more likely to close the Activision Blizzard deal after findings from UK's regulatory authorities.
