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EU says OK to Acti-Blizzard union
Antitrust body deems $18.9 billion merger of publishing powerhouses would not create unfair competition.
Antitrust body deems $18.9 billion merger of publishing powerhouses would not create unfair competition.
NEWS - Posted Apr 16, 2008 10:47 am PT
Vivendi reports Blizzard's first billion-dollar year
WOW maker's sales surge 59 percent to over $1.2 billion in revenue in '07; other game divisions' revs slide by 29 percent to $303.1 million; total VG haul over $1.5 billion.
WOW maker's sales surge 59 percent to over $1.2 billion in revenue in '07; other game divisions' revs slide by 29 percent to $303.1 million; total VG haul over $1.5 billion.
NEWS - Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:37 pm PT
Vivendi merges with Activision in $18.9B deal
Game industry sees paradigm shift as number two and number three independent game publishers ally to form "Activision Blizzard"; Vivendi to control 52 percent stake.
Game industry sees paradigm shift as number two and number three independent game publishers ally to form "Activision Blizzard"; Vivendi to control 52 percent stake.
NEWS - Posted Dec 2, 2007 10:14 am PT
D.I.C.E. '08: Blizzard talks about blowing up
Mike Morhaime, Rob Pardo, and Frank Pearce give insight on how the company grew from an upstart developer to a worldwide publishing giant.
Mike Morhaime, Rob Pardo, and Frank Pearce give insight on how the company grew from an upstart developer to a worldwide publishing giant.
NEWS - Posted Feb 7, 2008 12:28 pm PT
Analysts lay out '08 expectations
Colin Sebastian banks on consoles for the first half, PCs for back end of the year, while DFC Intelligence projects hardcore fare to define the market.
Colin Sebastian banks on consoles for the first half, PCs for back end of the year, while DFC Intelligence projects hardcore fare to define the market.
NEWS - Posted Jan 30, 2008 1:11 pm PT
GDC '08: Pardo navigates WOW Blizzard
VP of game design and WOW lead designer lays out his company's approach to tailoring the perfect competitive multiplayer game.
VP of game design and WOW lead designer lays out his company's approach to tailoring the perfect competitive multiplayer game.
NEWS - Posted Feb 20, 2008 4:58 pm PT
Metal Gear-Assassin's Creed tease leads April Foolery
Konami, Ubisoft, Blizzard, Microsoft, Capcom, and more get into the spirit of the day with jokes and bogus announcements.
Konami, Ubisoft, Blizzard, Microsoft, Capcom, and more get into the spirit of the day with jokes and bogus announcements.
NEWS - Posted Apr 1, 2008 1:39 pm PT
Paris getting hit by Blizzard Invitational '08
Tickets go on sale Thursday for developer's first-ever PAL-region event, taking place at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre in Paris, France on June 28, 29.
Tickets go on sale Thursday for developer's first-ever PAL-region event, taking place at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre in Paris, France on June 28, 29.
NEWS - Posted Mar 18, 2008 5:33 pm PT
Blizzard teaser augurs new game?
World of Warcraft developer's official Web site gated by image of shattered ice in advance of Worldwide Invitational this weekend.
World of Warcraft developer's official Web site gated by image of shattered ice in advance of Worldwide Invitational this weekend.
NEWS - Posted Jun 23, 2008 12:15 pm PT
Activision holding merger vote July 8
Publisher to convene stockholders next month to approve union with Vivendi Games; SEC approval final precursor to creation of Activision Blizzard.
Publisher to convene stockholders next month to approve union with Vivendi Games; SEC approval final precursor to creation of Activision Blizzard.
NEWS - Posted Jun 9, 2008 1:46 pm PT
Blizzard balloons BlizzCon 08
Soon-to-be merged World of Warcraft maker supersizes annual convention in Anaheim, CA, taking place October 10-11; tickets run for $100.
Soon-to-be merged World of Warcraft maker supersizes annual convention in Anaheim, CA, taking place October 10-11; tickets run for $100.
NEWS - Posted May 12, 2008 2:57 pm PT
Diablo III ignites Blizzard Paris event[UPDATE] Following years of rumors, Blizzard reveals long-awaited third installment in groundbreaking RPG franchise at Worldwide Invitational event; video from event inside.
NEWS - Posted Jun 28, 2008 7:47 am PT
