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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
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

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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

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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

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Black Ops 2: Signs point to near-future setting

Black Ops 2: Signs point to near-future setting

Activision could be preparing to shock the Call of Duty world with a surprise announcement next week – a near-future setting for the title currently known as Black Ops 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
Next Call of Duty - big reveal coming on May 1st

Next Call of Duty - big reveal coming on May 1st

CallofDuty.com has gone live with a countdown pointing to a “World Reveal” on May 1st.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 10:06AM in News
Prototype 2 gets first 18+ UK live ad

Prototype 2 gets first 18+ UK live ad

Activision will on Sunday hold what it is describing as a “live outdoor advertisement” for upcoming action title Prototype 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 20th 2012 at 2:18PM in News
Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 hits PSN

Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 hits PSN

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's first Content Collection is now available for all PS3 players.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 20th 2012 at 7:36AM in News

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MCV AWARDS 2012: Activision wins prestigious Grand Prix award

MCV AWARDS 2012: Activision wins prestigious Grand Prix award

Global publishing power Activision won the most prestigious award at last night’s MCV Awards 2012, winning the coveted Grand Prix title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 20th 2012 at 12:04AM in News
James Bond returns in 007 Legends

James Bond returns in 007 Legends

Activision will mark both James Bond's 50th Anniversary and the release of new flick Skyfall with 007 Legends.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 18th 2012 at 2:08PM in News
Analyst predicts sales struggle for Prototype 2

Analyst predicts sales struggle for Prototype 2

Ahead of its release next week, analyst firm Cowen and Company has predicted that Activision’s Prototype 2 will struggle at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2012 at 9:14AM in News
OPINION: Call of Duty hasn't peaked

OPINION: Call of Duty hasn't peaked

In just a matter of weeks Call of Duty 9 will likely be unveiled.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 17th 2012 at 9:55AM in News
Skylanders craze compared to '90s Tamagotchi mania

Skylanders craze compared to '90s Tamagotchi mania

Toy retail giant Toys R Us has compared the hunger for Activision’s Skylanders to the crazed fenzy that surrounded virtual pet toy Tamagotchi in the mid ‘90s.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2012 at 10:59AM in News
Infinity Ward versus Activision court date set

Infinity Ward versus Activision court date set

Infinity Ward co-founders and defunct Activision employees Jason West and Vince Zampella will be taking their former publisher to court next month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 10th 2012 at 8:32AM in News
Activision's 'greatest' Spider-Man game braced for Box Office boost

Activision's 'greatest' Spider-Man game braced for Box Office boost

Fans will not be disappointed by the new Amazing Spider-Man game, Activision says.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 6th 2012 at 11:00AM in News