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Worldâ??s biggest publisher threatens to halt supporting Sonyâ??s home console

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has talked for the first time about what led to the company dropping ex-Vivendi franchises such as Ghostbusters and 50 Cent: and blamed a less than tolerant” retail environment. Speaking in the company’s earning call following the announcement of its Q3 fiscal results, Kotick was …

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has hit out at Warner Music – after the firm demanded games publishers should pay more royalties for tracks used in rhythm-based software. In what the Financial Times calls ‘a sign of increasing tensions between the two companies’, Kotick said Warner Music had failed to …

Activision has admitted that Blizzard is set to play a role in the progression of both the Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty franchises. Speaking in an earnings call following the re-publishing of the firm’s Q1 fiscal results, company CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed that Actvision is ‘examining’ the possibility. Later …

Activision’s shareholders have agreed by majority to approve a ‘merger’ with Vivendi Games. The deal between the two video game giants will see the formation of new publishing superpower Activision Blizzard, and was first announced in December. 92 per cent of Activision’s shareholders approved to deal, which is expected to …

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has talked of his fear that the cost of hardware in today’s market may be prohibitive” to new customers. Speaking to The Times, Kotick said that platform holders are going to have to think about reducing their prices” – later revealing that he estimated the adult …

Activision boss says lack of Government support means high cost of living, which impacts staff happiness

Activision has reported a $344.9 million net profit for the 12 months to March 31st this year – up from $85.8 million in FY 2006-2007. The firm enjoyed $2.9 billion in revenues for the full fiscal year – almost double the $1.51 billion earned in the previous year. For its …

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has spoken of his concern over EA’s hostile acquisition bid for Take Two – particularly the mega-publisher’s potential sports potfolio. If EA’s tender offer allows it to take over Take Two, it would own the successful – and critically lauded – 2K Sports range, alongside its …

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has predicted that the slowing economy will put pressure on console manaufacturers to lower the price of their machines. He said that the rising cost of living could render 200-plus hardware a thing of the past, as consumers tightened their belts. Speaking to Reuters, Kotick said: …