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Call of Duty Franchise Nets Over $3 Billion in Sales

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:32:46 +0000

With the release of Modern Warfare 2 , the Call of Duty franchise has surpassed the $3 billion mark in worldwide sales. Netting over $550 million in its first five days, Modern Warfare 2 smashed all previous box office records and is now the benchmark for future releases. The Call of Duty ...

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Modern Warfare 2 By the Xbox Live Numbers [By The Numbers]

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Luke already pointed out that Modern Warfare 2 is an entertainment industry record setter, so today's Activision confirmation isn't too surprising. But the Xbox Live numbers included along with that...

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World of Warcraft target of latest suit from PSN plaintiff - News at GameSpot

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:54:13 +0000

After being banned from Sony's PlayStation Network during a game of Resistance: Fall of Man, a San Jose, California gamer sued the electronics giant, alleging a violation of his First Amendment rights. That case was dismissed in September , but the plaintiff was undeterred. In addition to ...

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Winona Ryder, Depeche Mode Factor in WOW Lawsuit

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000

World of Warcraft maker Activision Blizzard is the latest target of a lawsuit by serial suer ( or professional plaintiff ) Erik Estavillo. Filed this morning in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, the civil complaint charges Activision Blizzard with ...

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Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The "Biggest Launch In History"? [Mw2]

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:40:00 +0000

Activision claimed yesterday that Modern Warfare 2 was the "biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment". Not just games. All forms of entertainment. That's a big claim. Let's see if...

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 not banned in Russia says Activision

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:24:15 +0000

Activision the publisher behind Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 says that reports of the Russian government banning the game are 'erroneous'.

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News: Activision chose to censor Russian MW2

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Our decision to axe airport scene, it says. Activision has confirmed the removal of the controversial airport scene from the Russian version of Modern Warfare 2, and said the move was its own decision. ...

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Modern Warfare 2 Recalled In Russia – Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Internet reports claim that the console versions of Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 have been recalled in Russia due to the game’s controversial airport massacre mission. An early level in the game gives players the option to gun down civilians in a Russian airport, although the ...

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Reports of Modern Warfare 2 bans are greatly exaggerated

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

While many gaming news outlets have been quick to replicate news stories about Russia 'banning' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 , it looks like reports of the game being banned have been, to coin a phrase, 'greatly exaggerated'. Activision has been quick to issue a statement to say that reports ...

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Activision Announces Sledgehammer Games, New Home To Ex-Dead Space Leads [Activision]

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000

Publisher Activision officially announced today the formation of Sledgehammer Games, the Foster City-based, Activision wholly-owned game development studio lead by ex-Visceral Games leaders Glen...

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Tony Hawk Ride team hint at boarding other genres

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:45:00 +0000

Chicago-based Robomodo may be widely rumoured as working on the sequel to Tony Hawk Ride, but the studio s CEO David Michicich has hinted the group will turn to other genres with its new skateboard peripheral. When asked specifically if Robomodo has other ideas for the wireless board outside the ...

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Modern Warfare 2 Censored In Russia

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:11 +0000

Activision opted to block the controversial airport massacre mission from the Russian version of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 “after seeking the advice of local counsel”. Responding to rumours that the game has been banned or recalled due to an uproar over its content, the ...

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Tony Hawk talks Ride sequels - News at GameSpot

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0000

After several tepidly received iterations , Activision is hoping to reboot the Tony Hawk skateboarding franchise with the release of Tony Hawk Ride. The latest title in the long-running series shipped November 17 in North America and arrives in the UK and Germany on December 5. It includes a ...

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Activision denies Modern Warfare 2 is banned in Russia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:29 +0000

Home News Activision Denies Modern Warfare 2 Is Banned In Russia Activision denies Modern Warfare 2 is banned in Russia Posted by Daniel Bennett on Tue 17 Nov 2009 Activision removed controversial scenes before release in Russia Modern Warfare 2 is on sale in Russia according to the game s ...

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Tony Hawk: RIDE controller getting new Activision game

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:32 +0000

The Tony Hawk: RIDE controller may be clever, but it sure is expensive; happily those who couldn’t help themselves will soon have more gaming options to use it. During an interview with Develop, Robomodo CEO David Michicich revealed that “We’re doing a game with Activision ...

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Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:08:06 +0000

Home News Modern Warfare 2 Breaks First Week Sales Record Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record Posted by Daniel Bennett on Tue 17 Nov 2009 The New Year is looking good Modern Warfare 2 ended its first week on a high, selling half a million more units after its record-breaking initial ...

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Modern Warfare 2 sells 1.23 million UK copies

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:08:06 +0000

Home News Modern Warfare 2 Sells 1.23 Million UK Copies Modern Warfare 2 sells 1.23 million UK copies Posted by Chris Smith on Thu 12 Nov 2009 MW2 leaves GTA IV in the dust We're running out of superlatives to describe the fever that has accompanied the release of Modern Warfare 2 so it's time ...

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