Activision
Activision was the first independent, third-party console video game developer that ushered in a new era for the gaming industry. Activision stands among the goliaths of video game publishing companies.
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- Year Founded: 1979
- Founders: Larry Kaplan, David Crane, Bob Whitehead, Jim Levy, Alan Miller
- Parent Company: Activision Blizzard
- Current CEO: Rob Kostich
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Industry
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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News
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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News
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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Games
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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Industry
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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News
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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News
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.
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Industry
Microsoft-Activision Buyout Will “Not Result in a Substantial Lessening of Competition,” Says CMA
UK's CMA believes that the Microsoft-Activision deal will not harm the console market. It may likely approve the deal in the future.
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Industry
Microsoft’s EU Remedies Don’t Mention Sony, Only Cloud Streaming Rivals
Microsoft's proposed remedies to acquire the EU's seal of approval surprisingly don't mention Sony and only concern cloud streaming rivals.
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News
Sony Asks The UK To Force Microsoft To Sell Call of Duty
Sony has asked UK authorities to consider forcing Microsoft to divest the Call of Duty franchise for the Activision deal to go through.
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News
Microsoft Insists Game Pass Prices Will Not Increase Due To The Merger
In a response to the CMA findings from last month, Microsoft has quelled any doubts regarding a possible price increase for Xbox Game Pass.
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News
PlayStation Boss Says He Wants To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan seeks to stop the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft over concerns over the COD franchise.
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News
Phil Spencer: Making Xbox Relevant On Mobile Is The “Real Strategic Angle” Behind Activision Deal
Speaking to Xbox On, Phil Spencer said the real strategic angle behind the Microsoft-Activision merger is to gain relevancy on mobile.
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Industry
Console Manufacturers Will Switch To 3-4 Year Upgrade Cycles Like PCs, Says CMA
One report submitted to the CMA says that console manufacturers are moving from 8–10-year cycles to PC-esque 3-4-year upgrade cycles.
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Industry
Sony Claims Its AAA Exclusives Are Not Profitable
Sony claims that its first-party exclusives are not profitable, citing the importance of third-party revenue for innovative technologies.
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Industry
China Likely Next In Line To Approve The Microsoft-Activision Merger
The Microsoft-Activision merger is likely to arrive at a turning point as China seemingly prepares to approve the deal in the coming days.
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Games
Recent Activision Hack Allegedly Leaks Future COD Content And A New Game
Activision's new hack has resulted in a lot of game-related content leaking, like seasonal content. A new game has also allegedly appeared.
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Industry
Activision Suffers A Massive Hack; Sensitive Employee Info Leaked And More
Activision has recently suffered an internal hack, which led to sensitive employee documents being leaked, as detailed by a renowned insider.
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News
Activision Has Reportedly Hired Morgan Stanley For Activism Defense
Activision Blizzard has reportedly hired the investment bank Morgan Stanley for activism defense and potential divestures.
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Industry
Sony Isn’t Returning Activision’s Calls, Says Bobby Kotick
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick said that Sony hasn't been answering his calls at a time when he wants to talk about future partnerships.
