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Vivendi reduces Activision Blizzard stake

Vivendi reduces Activision Blizzard stake

Media conglomerate Vivendi has divested 35 million of its shares in Activision Blizzard, the company said yesterday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2011 at 10:30AM in News
Bethesda cited as salvager of A2M’s forgotten Wet

Bethesda cited as salvager of A2M’s forgotten Wet

Maryland-based group Bethesda Softworks has been cited as the new publisher of A2M’s forgotten acrobatic shooter, Wet.

by Rob Crossley
on Apr 27th 2009 at 9:10AM in News
Ex-Vivendi employees launch self-promotion site

Ex-Vivendi employees launch self-promotion site

A group of former Vivendi employees sidelined during the Activision Blizzard merger have banded together to create a new website, Talented People.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 9th 2009 at 1:45PM in News
Starbreeze: "Atari move has been amazing"

Starbreeze: "Atari move has been amazing"

The lead designer on Starbreeze’s upcoming next-gen take on the Chronicles of Riddick franchise has spoken enthusiastically about the game’s move from Activision-Blizzard to Atari.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2008 at 11:16AM in News

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Vivendi Mobile Games to close

Vivendi Mobile Games to close

Vivendi Games Mobile's European office will be closed within days, resports suggest. Sources say the team has been informed of the decision and will be disbanded.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2008 at 5:38PM in News
Atari snaps up Ghostbusters game

Atari snaps up Ghostbusters game

Atari has confirmed the capture of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, a week after securing the publishing rights to The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 7th 2008 at 9:19AM in News
Now Atari snaps up Riddick

Now Atari snaps up Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena has become the latest title to be snapped up after suffering at the hands of the Activision-Blizzard merger – and it’s Atari once again ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 30th 2008 at 9:45AM in News
Has THQ acquired 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand?

Has THQ acquired 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand?

A new entry in the Australian government’s Classification Database seems to suggest that US publisher THQ has acquired the rights to publish Swordfish Studios’ hip-hop themed 50 Cent: Blood in ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2008 at 11:38AM in News

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Crash and Spyro set for Christmas

Crash and Spyro set for Christmas

Mega-publisher Activision Blizzard has revealed that Crash: Mind Over Mutant will hit retail on October 31st, and The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon will arrive on November 21st.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 23rd 2008 at 6:12PM in News
Vivendi titles to be sold off?

Vivendi titles to be sold off?

Ghostbusters and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand could be sold off as Activision Blizzard assumes Vivendi’s release slate, the new publishing powerhouse has told MCV.

by Neil Long
on Sep 4th 2008 at 2:26PM in News
Vivendi UK closes; Activision-Blizzard team finalised

Vivendi UK closes; Activision-Blizzard team finalised

It’s lift-off for Activision Blizzard this week as the majority of Vivendi’s UK staff complete the switch to Activision’s Stockley Park facility.

by Neil Long
on Sep 4th 2008 at 11:21AM in News
Ghostbusters future remains in the balance

Ghostbusters future remains in the balance

There are big question marks hanging over Terminal Reality’s video game adaptation of classic ‘80s movie outing Ghostbusters at the moment – but another spectre has appeared on the horizon ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 1st 2008 at 1:21PM in News

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Ludlam reacquires Bourne game rights

Ludlam reacquires Bourne game rights

Following the news that Activision Blizzard is to reassess its IP catalogue and existing studio structure, it has been confirmed that Ludlam Entertainment has reacquired the gaming rights to its ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 31st 2008 at 11:16AM in News
Vivendi projects and studios facing the axe

Vivendi projects and studios facing the axe

Activision Blizzard has revealed that it will sell off unwanted studios and projects it acquired after its colossal deal with Vivendi games.

by Michael French
on Jul 29th 2008 at 10:52AM in News
Vivendi H1 revenues drop 11%

Vivendi H1 revenues drop 11%

Revenues for Vivendi’s games division have dipped 11 per cent year on year – with the publisher blaming the drop on the lack of World Of Warcraft release this year.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 25th 2008 at 6:16PM in News
Activision Blizzard in for Take Two?

Activision Blizzard in for Take Two?

In the aftermath of the Activision Blizzard merger’s completion, a range of industry analysts have speculated on the new publisher’s next move – and one has suggested that Take ...
by Neil Long
on Jul 11th 2008 at 10:57AM in News

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Activision Blizzard’s new management structure explained

Activision Blizzard’s new management structure explained

As the ink dries on the Activision Blizzard deal, the firm has released details of its new management structure, complete with its eleven-strong gamg of Board members.

by Neil Long
on Jul 10th 2008 at 3:50PM in News
Activision Blizzard: ‘We’re thinking big’

Activision Blizzard: ‘We’re thinking big’

Newly-anointed Activision Blizzard chairman Rene Penisson has stated that the publisher is perfectly positioned to lead the way across North America, Europe and the growing Asian market, having just finalised ...
by Neil Long
on Jul 10th 2008 at 3:33PM in News
Activision Blizzard deal officially finalised

Activision Blizzard deal officially finalised

The ‘deal that shook the industry’ has finally been rubber stamped - and Activision Blizzard has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the publishing community by stating that ...
by Neil Long
on Jul 10th 2008 at 3:28PM in News
Activision shares rated ‘strong buy’ ahead of merger

Activision shares rated ‘strong buy’ ahead of merger

The latest Wedbush Morgan mailout has revealed raised estimates for the combined business’ income FY ’09 revenue to $3.70 billion – up significantly from $2.41 billion.

by Neil Long
on Jun 11th 2008 at 3:21PM in News
Vivendi Q1 games sales drop 24% year-on-year

Vivendi Q1 games sales drop 24% year-on-year

A tough comparison to last year – when Blizzard’s World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade was released – has left Vivendi Games’ revenue for its first fiscal quarter down 24 ...

by Tim Ingham
on May 15th 2008 at 12:32AM in News
Prototype delayed until 2009

Prototype delayed until 2009

Vivendi-owned Sierra has told MCV that the release of much-anticipated sandbox title Prototype has been delayed until next year.

by Tim Ingham
on May 6th 2008 at 1:14PM in News
Vivendi and Activision quit ESA

Vivendi and Activision quit ESA

Vivendi and Activision have both discontinued their membership with E3 organiser the Entertainment Software Association – the US equivalent of the UK’s ELSPA.

by Tim Ingham
on May 2nd 2008 at 5:38PM in News
SIERRA SPRING BREAK ’08: Ghostbusters

SIERRA SPRING BREAK ’08: Ghostbusters

Sierra has revealed that its next-gen Ghostbusters game will hit stores in October on PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, PSP and DS.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 28th 2008 at 6:38PM in News
Activision instigated Vivendi deal

Activision instigated Vivendi deal

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has releaveled that it was he and his Board – not Vivendi – that kicked off the proceedings that led to last year’s $19 billion Activision-Blizzard ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 24th 2008 at 2:45PM in News