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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

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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

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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
NASCAR The Game: Inside Line revealed, slated for 2012

NASCAR The Game: Inside Line revealed, slated for 2012

Activision has announced a new licensed NASCAR title set to arrive this year.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 18th 2012 at 5:02AM in News
REPORT: Acti considered "fake fire drill" to hack Infinity Ward PCs

REPORT: Acti considered "fake fire drill" to hack Infinity Ward PCs

Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision, personally ordered the hacking of computers belonging to former Infinity Ward bosses Jason West and Jason Zampella, court documents allege.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2012 at 1:12PM in News
Activision, EA settle Modern Warfare case

Activision, EA settle Modern Warfare case

Activision and EA have agreed to file a settlement agreement in their Call of Duty dispute.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 17th 2012 at 1:09AM in News

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Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Publishing giant Activision has paid a portion of its employees $42 million in long-delayed royalty payments for Modern Warfare 2, as part of a wider lawsuit between the company and ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 15th 2012 at 10:35AM in News
Black Ops II could breach Infinity Ward contract

Black Ops II could breach Infinity Ward contract

Treyarch’s next game in the Call of Duty franchise could be in breach of a studio agreement signed in 2008 by both Activision and Infinity Ward executives.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 9th 2012 at 10:54AM in News
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD hits next month

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD hits next month

A release window for upcoming title Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD has been revealed by none other than Tony Hawk.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 9th 2012 at 10:17AM in News
Black Ops II trailer nears 10m views on YouTube

Black Ops II trailer nears 10m views on YouTube

While some of the games press chooses to dwell on the odd notion that Call of Duty has lost its appeal, the public as a whole continue to go crazy ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2012 at 10:47AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The Aussie government makes several moves this week, while the NZGDA conference announces its lineup and Call of Duty hits TV.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 4th 2012 at 4:52AM in News
GAME offers immediate Black Ops II pre-order bonus

GAME offers immediate Black Ops II pre-order bonus

Retailer GAME is offering a Modern Warfare 3 bonus for all those who pre-order the freshly announced Black Ops II through the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 9:37AM in News
Activision trademarks 'The Blast Furnace'

Activision trademarks 'The Blast Furnace'

Activision has been making moves regarding an apparent new game entitled The Blast Furnace.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 2nd 2012 at 6:10AM in News
CoD site confirms Black Ops II name via morse code

CoD site confirms Black Ops II name via morse code

With just hours until its official announcement, we should probably just sit back and stop scrutinising the Call of Duty website.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 1st 2012 at 8:34AM in News
UK CHARTS: Another new No.1 - Prototype 2

UK CHARTS: Another new No.1 - Prototype 2

Activision’s Prototype 2 is No.1 in the UK, the latest UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 reveals.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 9:57AM in News
Call of Duty: Black Ops II named, dated

Call of Duty: Black Ops II named, dated

Leaked images of pre-order cards from US retailer Target have revealed the name and release date of Activision’s next Call of Duty title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 8:23AM in News
Vivendi denies break-up reports

Vivendi denies break-up reports

Activision Blizzard will not be split from Universal Music, owner Vivendi has strongly asserted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 11:25AM in News
ANALYSIS: Call of Duty's Online Plan

ANALYSIS: Call of Duty's Online Plan

Call of Duty is past it. The latest sales data revealed that Modern Warfare 3 has (so far) sold fewer copies than 2010’s Black Ops. A whole 4.2 per cent ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 27th 2012 at 10:11AM in News
'Call of Duty Elite still has to prove itself'

'Call of Duty Elite still has to prove itself'

Call of Duty Elite still needs to win over the customers it ‘pissed off’ last November, Activision says.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 25th 2012 at 11:49AM in News