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In-game net bookings were up 21 per cent y/y to $1.52 billion
Read More »Activision Blizzard sees $1.79 billion in Q1 revenues and surge in net bookings during pandemic
Activision Blizzard appoints Daniel Alegre as its new president and COO
"Daniel is a proven leader with a long track record"
Read More »A ‘misunderstanding’ forces Nvidia to remove Activision games from its GeForce Now service
Nvidia hopes "we can work with them to re-enable these, and more, in the future"
Read More »Activision Blizzard’s livestreaming deal with YouTube is reportedly worth $160m
The deal is also thought to include "significant incentive clauses for ad sales and viewership targets"
Read More »YouTube confirms streaming exclusivity deal with Activision
"The company turned to Google Cloud because of its highly reliable global footprint, advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities"
Read More »New distributor 4Side launches to handle Activision Blizzard’s physical distribution in Italy
Distributor 4Side was just created following an MBO by the team that led Activision Blizzard’s former Italian subsidiary. It says it’ll be “setting a new standard” in the polarised Italian distribution landscape. MCV@gamescom talks to GM Paolo Chisari
Read More »Activision Blizzard appoints new Chief Marketing Officer and Chief People Officer
"I have a profound admiration for Activision Blizzard’s track record"
Read More »Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce leaves Activision Blizzard
"I am so proud to have had the chance to positively impact the lives of so many people"
Read More »Activision Blizzard incentivises employees to track their health via software apps
"I want them to have a healthy baby because it's great for our business experience"
Read More »Blizzard is removing the choice to spend real money on loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard has removed the option to buy lucky dip loot boxes with real money from Heroes of the Storm. MOBA Heroes of the Storm currently offers various ways for players to purchase boosts, bundles and Heroes, including three different types of in-game currency: Gold, Gems, and Shards. While all are …
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