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Activision Blizzard might not be a member of E3-organiser the ESA, but that hasn’t stopped it from making a bid to, in the word of one insider, ‘own’ the event. E3 starts today with press conferences from publishers and format-holders – but Activision didn’t want to wait. So along with …
Read More »Premium DJ Hero SKU to unite gaming and music retail
At its investor briefing today, Activision further detailed its collaboration with superstar musicians Jay-Z and Eminem on DJ Hero- and revealed that a premium SKU featuring their music will also be available at retail. Last week it emerged that the two were to serve as consultants to developer FreeStyle Games …
Read More »Global games market will be worth $55bn by 2012, says Activision
E3 '09: CEO Kotick kick-starts E3 with bold investor event detailing market growth
Read More »Eminem and Jay-Z sign up for new game
Rap superstars Jay-Z and Eminem are to feature in Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero. The game, which is due at the end of the year on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii, is already set to feature songs from the Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D, Gorillaz, DJ Shadow and DJ AM. …
Read More »Publisher pack joining EGS 2009
Latin America’s largest video game event, the Electronic Game Show, will return this year at the Expo Bancomer centre in Santa Fe; one of Mexico City’s key business districts. The event will take place from October 23-25 with companies such as Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Konami, Activision and THQ already signing …
Read More »Electronic Game Show returns to Mexico City
Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Konami, Activision and THQ all signing up for the October event
Read More »Tony Hawk Ride plus skateboard equals $120
US game retail kingpin Gamestop has priced Activision’s upcoming title Tony Hawk Ride at $119.99 (75). The game has also been set a release date of October 13 for the three home console versions in North America. Activision has yet to officially announce a release date and full price for …
Read More »Microsoft bids to make new Tony Hawk 360 exclusive
**UPDATED: MCV understands that whilst an exclusivity deal with Microsoft is currently in the works, the contract has not yet been finalised. An Activision spokesperson told MCV to refer to its original THR statement, which named 360, PS3 and Wii as the supported formats.** The UK arm of publisher Activision …
Read More »Tony Hawk Ride is massive step forward for industry
Publisher Activision Blizzard has for the first time spoken publically following its unveiling of the long-anticipated reinvention of its massive extreme sports franchise – Tony Hawk Ride. The game ditches the series’ trademark button-combinations in favour of using a plastic skateboard peripheral that can sense movement. Tony Hawk Ride is …
Read More »Tony Hawk reinvention revealed
We all knew it was coming, but Activision Blizzard’s reinvention of the hugely successful Tony Hawk franchise has finally been revealed – and it’s called Tony Hawk Ride. As expected, the game will use a brand new skateboard peripheral that can sense tilt and yaw. It also boasts a number …
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