Bungie, the creators of the Halo franchise, and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) and the creators and publishers of such blockbuster franchises as Call of Duty and Skylanders, have joined forces to bring you Destiny, releasing worldwide today at 12:01 midnight September 9th local time in each territory where available at global retailers. Destiny is the most pre-ordered new video game IP in history, and has won over 180 awards and nominations, setting the stage for Destiny to become one of the biggest entertainment launches of the year, and the next big … Continue reading Destiny Becomes Most Pre-Ordered Game In History→
After a flawed but ultimately successful run on the PC, Diablo III makes its console debut. And it’s so good there, it almost seems like it should have been a console title to start.
One of the more controversial aspects of the Diablo III game was the auction hall, where players could trade and sell items for either real money or in-game gold. It was only implemented on the PC and Mac versions of the game, and did not make the jump to the console. Now Blizzard is closing the auction hall for good, sending out the following note to Diablo III players. "When we initially designed and implemented the auction house system, the driving goal was to provide a convenient and secure system for trades. But after much review and player feedback, it … Continue reading Blizzard To Close The Diablo III Auction Hall→
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that Activision Blizzard, Inc. and Tencent have joined the trade association. They increase ESA’s membership to 37 companies, and bolster its representation of diverse businesses that drive advancements across all game platforms in the evolving marketplace. ‘These highly innovative companies offer compelling and influential video games and game content to millions of players across the globe,’ said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA. ‘Activision Blizzard and Tencent have established worldwide reputations as producers of world-class interactive entertainment. We are eager to work with both companies as they continue to grow their … Continue reading Activision Blizzard To Join ESA→
Get an early start on your 4th of July weekend celebration with Call of Duty: Black Ops II Vengeance. Available first, exclusively on the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft beginning July 2, the game’s third epic Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard and its award-winning studio Treyarch, Vengeance takes players to four diverse locations around the globe, including a deserted tropical island, a destroyed suspension bridge, an abandoned paintball course, and the jungles of Myanmar. Vengeance also serves up a new addition to the game’s esteemed Zombies experience with … Continue reading Call Of Duty Black Ops II DLC Out Early July→
It took Blizzard two years to come out with the first DLC for Starcraft II, but Heart of the Swarm brings us a long campaign, fleshes out the Zerg race, and adds endless replay value.
Signal Snowboards Bulletproof Snowboard Call of Duty Movie Signal Snowboards’ Every Third Thursday gets caught up in the excitement of the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 game release by building a bona-fide bulletproof Snowboard! The build starts with an inspiration trip to Treyarch Studio to get an early Black Ops 2 game play in. The challenging board build is executed using a tactical jacket provided by Point Blank Body Armor. But can it take a bullet? Pull the trigger and watch this – it will blow you away! Publishers: Activision Blizzard Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PC, PlayStation 3, Wii … Continue reading Signal Snowboard’s Bulletproof Call of Duty Movie→
The wait is over. The groundbreaking Call of Duty: Black Ops II is now available at retail locations across the globe. The highly-anticipated sequel to the best-selling Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 console game in history has been called "the most ambitious Call of Duty ever," pushing the boundaries of the blockbuster franchise to new heights by propelling players into a world full of advanced weaponry, robotics and drone technology in the year 2025. Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which has shattered pre-order records set last year by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is on its way to … Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops II Deploys Worldwide→
With the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II less than 40 days away, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today that all of its Call of Duty Elite service features for Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be free when the blockbuster game hits worldwide on November 13. With Call of Duty Elite free for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, both new and veteran Call of Duty Elite members alike will be able to enjoy the full range of Call of Duty Elite’s robust service and features integrated … Continue reading Elite Services For Black Ops II Will Be Free→
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