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Read More »Activision bolsters UK development with new studio
Publishing powerhouse Activision is set to establish a brand new mobile-focused studio in the UK. Develop reports that UK games veteran and former Team 17 man Martyn Brown has been hired to handle the recruitment process. Activision’s last major UK dev interest ended in January 2011 when it closed the …
Read More »Activision contract exposes Bungie’s project ‘Destiny’
Activision’s ongoing court battle with former Infinity Ward developers Jason West and Vince Zampella has taken a surprising turn, as the publisher’s high-profile 2010 deal with Bungie has suddenly been laid bare. The LA Times has brought to light a 27-page contract with Bungie; a ten-year agreement that has the …
Read More »Activision pays Bungie $2.5m if Metacritic hits 90
Bonus for high scores appears to be largest ever on public record
Read More »Bungie contract for eight games through 2020
Activision signs contract for MMO sci-fantasy shooter series
Read More »Bungie Activision contract exposed
Project Destiny due Fall 2013; Timed exclusive on Xbox 360; Next gen editions laid bare; Milestone bonuses at $2.5m apiece
Read More »007 Legends dated for October
The latest James Bond game has received a release date courtesy of Activision. A just-released trailer showing off both 007 Legends, and the latest Bond movie Skyfall reveals a launch date of October 16th, 2012 for the game. The trailer shows off game footage from the classic film Moonraker; just …
Read More »Activision plans UK revival with new games development studio
New unit to focus on mobile; British games veteran Martyn Brown head-hunting for publisher
Read More »NASCAR The Game: Inside Line revealed, slated for 2012
Activision has announced a new licensed NASCAR title set to arrive this year. NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is in development by Eutechnyx, the studio behind the previous NASCAR title. The title will offer 23 officially licensed tracks, filled with Sprint Cup Series drivers, teams, and cars. An in-depth career …
Read More »REPORT: Acti considered "fake fire drill" to hack Infinity Ward PCs
Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision, personally ordered the hacking of computers belonging to former Infinity Ward bosses Jason West and Jason Zampella, court documents allege. The operation was referred to internally as ‘Project Icebreaker’ and was designed to uncover any potential dirt that could be used as grounds to …
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