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. The renowned establishment operates as the publishing business for its parent company, Activision Blizzard.
Activision 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. At eXputer you will venture into the chronicles of Activision and its 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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Games
Warzone 2 Cheaters Can Allegedly Crash Entire Lobbies
Call of Duty Warzone 2 exploiters have reportedly gained the ability to crash whole lobbies at the same time, leading to extreme frustration.
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Industry
Call of Duty May Get A Game Mode That Never Ends
Activision has published a new patent that explores the concept of never-ending multiplayer matches, as long as there is a single player.
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eXputer Originals
Microsoft Vs. Gamers: The Fight For Blizzard
A group of ten Call of Duty fans is ready to take on Microsoft in court over their Activision acquisition.
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News
European Gaming Labor Group Backs Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard Deal
A large European labor organization representing game developers is backing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
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News
Microsoft Faces An Antitrust Warning From The EU Over Activision-Blizzard Deal
EU regulators are warning Microsoft that its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard could face an antitrust investigation.
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eXputer Originals
Will Monopolies Kill Gaming? Ft. Microsoft And Blizzard
With the drastic increase in studio acquisitions by Sony and Microsoft, industry consolidation is becoming a rapidly increasing concern.
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Games
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3’s Scrapped Open-World Campaign Images Leaked
Leaked early development images of the scrapped Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 open-world campaign have surfaced online.
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News
75% Of The Public Response To The CMA Is In Favor Of The Microsoft-Activision Buyout
The Consumer Markets Authority received over 2100 public comments over the Microsoft-Activision deal during its review of the acquisition
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Games
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is The Best-Selling Game Of 2022 In The US
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 outsold Elden Ring and Madden NFL 23 to become the best-selling game in the US.
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Games
A MW2 Campaign Map Sparks Latest Warzone 2.0 Map Rumors
The latest rumors of a supposed Warzone 2.0 are making rounds on the internet after a post made on Twitter.
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News
The FTC is Suing to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard
The FTC is suing to stop the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. This puts a wedge in Microsoft plans, but the fight isn't over.
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Industry
Split Vote At FTC Gives Microsoft-Activision Merger New Life
The four-member FTC panel blocking the Microsoft-Activision merger is divided about the deal, which can lead to them approving the merger.
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News
Sony Says The Microsoft Activision Deal Will Give Xbox An Unfair Advantage
Sony has responded to the planned acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, detailing their opposition with UK regulatory authorities.
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Games
Hasbro Issues DMCA Takedown Over Leaked Transformers Footage
Hasbro has taken down leaked footage of a potentially upcoming Transformers game, likely cementing its legitimacy as a real title.
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Games
Customizable Killcams Might Be Heading To Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Activision patents customizable killcams. These customizable killcams might be coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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News
Call Of Duty Will Release Premium Content in 2023
Modern Warfare 2 will receive paid campaign and multiplayer DLC next year. No mainline Call of Duty game will release in 2023.
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News
Modern Warfare 2 Makes $1 Billion In First 10 Days, Becomes COD’s Biggest Launch
Modern Warfare II has become the fastest-selling Call of Duty title in history. It comes second only to GTA V in first-week revenue.
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Games
Modern Warfare 2 Is Already COD’s Most Successful Release On Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ascended the charts soon after release to become the biggest Steam launch in the history of the franchise.
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Games
Modern Warfare 2 Rumored To Release With 16 Multiplayer Maps
The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is likely to feature 16 multiplayer maps at launch as suggested by the leaked data mines.
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Games
Black Ops 1 At Low FPS Makes Unnerving Changes To The Game
A video has surfaced online which showcases Black Ops 1 at around 20 frames per second, and how it can have an impact on an older game.