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Prototype 2 heading to PC this month despite Radical closure

Prototype 2 heading to PC this month despite Radical closure

With only a handful of staff remaining following its near-shutdown, Radical Entertainment has confirmed Prototype 2 will see release on PC.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 2:05PM in News
Vivendi to sell $8.1 billion stake in Activison Blizzard?

Vivendi to sell $8.1 billion stake in Activison Blizzard?

Word from the US is that Vivendi wants to sell its majority 61% stake in Activision Blizzard - worth $8.1bn.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 29th 2012 at 9:19PM in News
James Bond Skyfall tie-in is DLC-only

James Bond Skyfall tie-in is DLC-only

007's latest cinematic adventure will not be heading to retail.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 29th 2012 at 5:40PM in News
Activision makes Radical decision and closes studio

Activision makes Radical decision and closes studio

Tweets from staff at Activision-owned Radical have revealed the studio has been all but shut down.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 29th 2012 at 9:46AM in News

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Wreck-It Ralph tie-in announced for Nintendo platforms

Wreck-It Ralph tie-in announced for Nintendo platforms

Activision has announced a game tie-in for Disney’s upcoming video game-centric animated flick Wreck-It Ralph exclusively for Nintendo platforms.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 26th 2012 at 7:29AM in News
Activision pushes big into mobile with Flurry deal

Activision pushes big into mobile with Flurry deal

Call of Duty publisher Activision is setting up a new smartphone games label for third-parties. And crucially, it will let new partners keep their IP.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 13th 2012 at 1:16PM in News
Vivendi Activision sell-off rumours resurface

Vivendi Activision sell-off rumours resurface

Ongoing rumours suggesting Vivendi is considering selling owned publisher Activision have once again resurfaced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2012 at 3:53PM in News
SONY: Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified comes to Vita this year

SONY: Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified comes to Vita this year

Sony revealed some extra little details about the already announced Call of Duty Vita game.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 5th 2012 at 2:41AM in News

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MICROSOFT: E3 presser closes with Call of Duty Black Ops II

MICROSOFT: E3 presser closes with Call of Duty Black Ops II

With Master Chief having opened proceedings, Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II was given the honour of closing Microsoft’s E3 press presentation just moments ago.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 7:02PM in News
HOT TOPICS: Has Call of Duty peaked?

HOT TOPICS: Has Call of Duty peaked?

In the first of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry's future, Christopher Dring explains why it's too early to call time on the world's most ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 4th 2012 at 2:32PM in News
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron heading to PC

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron heading to PC

A Windows version of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been announced by Activision.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 3rd 2012 at 7:50PM in News
Skylanders soars as the world's top game franchise

Skylanders soars as the world's top game franchise

Activision has stated that Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure is the No.1 best selling console and handheld game this year.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 1st 2012 at 1:20PM in News

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Former Infinity Ward devs settle with Activision

Former Infinity Ward devs settle with Activision

Former Call of Duty developers Jason West and Vince Zampella have settled their lawsuit with Activision.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 1st 2012 at 5:58AM in News
Fall of Cybertron gets retro Optimus Prime DLC

Fall of Cybertron gets retro Optimus Prime DLC

Activision is targeting the die-hard Transformer fans with its pre-order DLC offering in the US for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2012 at 4:03PM in News
Activision and West/Zampella could be settled out of court

Activision and West/Zampella could be settled out of court

The court case between Activision and former Infinity Ward owners Jason West and Vince Zampella has been delayed amidst rumours of an out-of-court settlement.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2012 at 10:59AM in News
Activision paid Infinity Ward $493m in bonuses

Activision paid Infinity Ward $493m in bonuses

The Activision versus former Infinity Ward devs Vince Zampella and Jason West case has unearthed yet another interesting nugget, a hard number of nearly $500m in bonuses passed from publisher ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 28th 2012 at 7:27AM in News

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What's Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012

What's Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012

Ubisoft assaults the FPS market with the long-awaited return of its flagship Tom Clancy shooter.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 25th 2012 at 9:43AM in News
Bungie's $60,000,000 Activision marathon

Bungie's $60,000,000 Activision marathon

Sixty million dollars. That’s how much Bungie could receive in bonuses if it hits all of the milestones set in its publishing deal with Activision.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2012 at 10:11AM in News
Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection 2 out now on Xbox 360

Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection 2 out now on Xbox 360

The second Modern Warfare 3 content drop has arrived on Xbox 360, Activision has announced.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 23rd 2012 at 9:08PM in News
Modern Warfare 2 was nearly handed to Treyarch

Modern Warfare 2 was nearly handed to Treyarch

Development duties on worldwide hit Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 were nearly taken from Infinity Ward and handed to Treyarch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 9:43AM in News
Activision's Destiny timeline reveals Xbox 720 and PS4 launch dates

Activision's Destiny timeline reveals Xbox 720 and PS4 launch dates

The transition between Xbox 360 and Xbox 720 will take place between 2013 and 2015, Activision anticipates.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 3:05PM in News
Activision thinks Bungie deal may outlive boxed games

Activision thinks Bungie deal may outlive boxed games

Boxed retail may not survive beyond 2019 and perhaps end as early as 2013, Activision believes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 2:37PM in News
Activision bolsters UK development with new studio

Activision bolsters UK development with new studio

Publishing powerhouse Activision is set to establish a brand new mobile-focused studio in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 9:44AM in News
Activision contract exposes Bungie's project 'Destiny'

Activision contract exposes Bungie's project 'Destiny'

Activision’s ongoing court battle with former Infinity Ward developers Jason West and Vince Zampella has taken a surprising turn, as the publisher’s high-profile 2010 deal with Bungie has suddenly been ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 22nd 2012 at 2:13AM in News
007 Legends dated for October

007 Legends dated for October

The latest James Bond game has received a release date courtesy of Activision.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 21st 2012 at 8:31PM in News