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'MW2' sees off 360 competition
'MW2' sees off 360 competition
digitalspy.co.uk — Modern Warfare 2 keeps Assassin's Creed II off the top of the 360 chart.... (more) 'MW2' sees off 360 competition
The Independent
The Independent
independent.co.uk — Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been making bullish statements following the generation of $3 billion in... sales since flagship title Modern Warfare 2 was released on November 10. The Call of Duty franchise, he said, "is likely to be one of the ... (more) The Independent

Activision Latest Blog Posts

EA Modernizes Medal of Honor, Promises "Authentic" Modern Day Afghanistan
Modern Warfare 2 talent director Keith Arem moves to film
12 hours ago at Joystiq [Xbox]
EA Chief Talks War: Battlefield, Medal Of Honor And Getting Ahead Of Activision [Ea]
14 hours ago at Kotaku
Modern Warfare 2 To Benefit War Child Charity [Charity]
16 hours ago at Kotaku
X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Call of Duty Classic
17 hours ago at Joystiq [Xbox]
Call of Duty Franchise Nets Over $3 Billion in Sales
Call of Duty Franchise Nets Over $3 Billion in Sales
crunchgear.com — 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 ... (more) Call of Duty Franchise Nets Over $3 Billion in Sales
Modern Warfare 2 By the Xbox Live Numbers [By The Numbers]
Modern Warfare 2 By the Xbox Live Numbers [By The Numbers]
kotaku.com — 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... (more) Modern Warfare 2 By the Xbox Live Numbers [By The Numbers]
World of Warcraft target of latest suit from PSN plaintiff -  News at GameSpot
World of Warcraft target of latest suit from PSN plaintiff - News at GameSpot
gamespot.com — 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 ... (more) World of Warcraft target of latest suit from PSN ...
Winona Ryder, Depeche Mode Factor in WOW Lawsuit
Winona Ryder, Depeche Mode Factor in WOW Lawsuit
gamepolitics.com — 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 ... (more) Winona Ryder, Depeche Mode Factor in WOW Lawsuit
Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The "Biggest Launch In History"? [Mw2]
Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The "Biggest Launch In History"? [Mw2]
kotaku.com — 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... (more) Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The "Biggest Launch In ...
Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record
t3.com — 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) Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record
Modern Warfare 2 sells 1.23 million UK copies
t3.com — 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 ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 sells 1.23 million UK copies
Tony Hawk talks Ride sequels -  News at GameSpot
Tony Hawk talks Ride sequels - News at GameSpot
uk.gamespot.com — 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 ... (more) Tony Hawk talks Ride sequels - News at GameSpot
Call of Duty
codwaw.com — activision 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision , Modern Warfare and Call of Duty are registered trademarks of... Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software ... (more) Call of Duty
Activision denies Modern Warfare 2 is banned in Russia
t3.com — 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 ... (more) Activision denies Modern Warfare 2 is banned in Russia
Tony Hawk: RIDE controller getting new Activision game
Tony Hawk: RIDE controller getting new Activision game
slashgear.com — 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 ... (more) Tony Hawk: RIDE controller getting new Activision game
Tony Hawk Ride team hint at boarding other genres
Tony Hawk Ride team hint at boarding other genres
develop-online.net — 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 ... (more) Tony Hawk Ride team hint at boarding other genres
Activision Announces Sledgehammer Games, New Home To Ex-Dead Space Leads [Activision]
Activision Announces Sledgehammer Games, New Home To Ex-Dead Space Leads [Activision]
kotaku.com — 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... (more) Activision Announces Sledgehammer Games, New Home To ...
Modern Warfare 2 Censored In Russia
edge-online.com — 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 ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 Censored In Russia
Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record
t3.com — 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) Modern Warfare 2 breaks first week sales record
News: Activision chose to censor Russian MW2
eurogamer.net — 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 ... (more) News: Activision chose to censor Russian MW2
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 not banned in Russia says Activision
telegraph.co.uk — Activision the publisher behind Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 says that reports of the Russian government... banning the game are 'erroneous'. (more) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 not banned in Russia says ...
Reports of Modern Warfare 2 bans are greatly exaggerated
Reports of Modern Warfare 2 bans are greatly exaggerated
techradar.com — 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 ... (more) Reports of Modern Warfare 2 bans are greatly exaggerated
Modern Warfare 2 Recalled In Russia – Report
Modern Warfare 2 Recalled In Russia – Report
edge-online.com — 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 ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 Recalled In Russia – Report
Man Steals 100 Copies Of Popular Video Game From GameStop
wpxi.com — MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Police are searching for a man who stole 100 copies of the wildly popular... "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" video game from a western Pennsylvania store. Police said the man entered the GameStop store in Meadville about 7 p.m. ... (more) Man Steals 100 Copies Of Popular Video Game From GameStop
Activision Rakes In $310 Million In 24 Hours With Modern Warfare 2
itproportal.com — Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 has managed to shatter yet another record by becoming the... biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment with an estimated sales of $310 million in the first 24 hours in UK and USA alone. Around 1.2 million ... (more) Activision Rakes In $310 Million In 24 Hours With Modern ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 destroys records in first day sales rampage, pulls in $310M
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 destroys records in first day sales rampage, pulls in $310M
nydailynews.com — Biggest launch ever. A bloody video game made more money in one day than any movie ever... has. First-day sales of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 demolished entertainment industry records, selling 4.7 million copies and raking in an estimated $310 ... (more) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 destroys records in first ...
StarCraft II Expansions, Diablo III Coming in "Next Few Years" [Blizzard]
StarCraft II Expansions, Diablo III Coming in "Next Few Years" [Blizzard]
kotaku.com — While StarCraft II, an upgraded Battle.Net and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm are all firmly pinned down to... 2010 releases, Diablo III, StarCraft II expansion packs and Blizzard's next MMO still show a... (more) StarCraft II Expansions, Diablo III Coming in "Next Few ...
Activision CEO reaps $20.2 million in three-day stock sale - News at GameSpot
au.gamespot.com — Today, Activision basked in the glory that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had the biggest launch... in entertainment history . November 10 saw the Infinity Ward-developed shooter sell a staggering 4.7 million copies in the US, UK, and Canada, generating ... (more) Activision CEO reaps $20.2 million in three-day stock ...
Brutal Legend sells 216K, DJ Hero 123K - News at GameSpot
au.gamespot.com — Besides seeing another double-digit contraction of the US game industry, October also saw the launch of two... high-profile music-related games: DJ Hero (October 27) and Brutal Legend (October 13). The two well-reviewed titles aren't direct ... (more) Brutal Legend sells 216K, DJ Hero 123K - News at GameSpot
Modern Warfare 2 Sells Nearly Five Million Copies In A Day [Mw2]
Modern Warfare 2 Sells Nearly Five Million Copies In A Day [Mw2]
kotaku.com — According to "internal Activision estimates", Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 didn't just have a good launch,... it had "the biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment". This claim is... (more) Modern Warfare 2 Sells Nearly Five Million Copies In A ...
Modern Warfare 2 sells 5 million in a day
arstechnica.com — We all knew that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was going to be big,... but just how big? Well, according to publisher Activision, the game has sold approximately 4.7 million units across North America and the United Kingdom in its first ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 sells 5 million in a day
Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Shatters Opening Day Sales Records With Approximately $310 ...
investor.activision.com — Most Anticipated Game of the Year Becomes Biggest Entertainment Launch in History SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 12,... 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Infinity Ward's ... (more) Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Shatters Opening ...
Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare PS3 Fixes Going Live [PS3]
Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare PS3 Fixes Going Live [PS3]
kotaku.com — Kotaku has fielded many complaints from PlayStation 3 users that their version of Modern Warfare 2 has... been ridden with bugs. Trophies weren't registering. Friends couldn't be invited. Word from... (more) Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare PS3 Fixes Going Live [PS3]
3m MW2 shipped in to satisfy UK demand
3m MW2 shipped in to satisfy UK demand
mcvuk.com — If you thought that the launch of Modern Warfare 2 today meant excitement behind the game will... die down, think again. MCV understands that Activision has shipped some 3m copies of the game into the UK to satisfy the huge level of demand for the game. ... (more) 3m MW2 shipped in to satisfy UK demand
Modern Warfare 2, the biggest video game of the year, debuts
Modern Warfare 2, the biggest video game of the year, debuts
venturebeat.com — Modern Warfare 2 is universally expected to be the biggest video game of 2009. The game debuted... tonight at midnight Eastern time as retailers around the country held midnight events. The game, part of the Call of Duty franchise but set in the ... (more) Modern Warfare 2, the biggest video game of the year, debuts
News// Brit Politician Vows to Slam Modern Warfare 2 in Parliament
news.spong.com — (9 Nov 2009) Daily Mail: Modern Warfare 2 'Glamorises Violence'... (more) News// Brit Politician Vows to Slam Modern Warfare 2 in ...
GameStop Responds; MW2 Broken Street Date a Corporate Decision [Early Release]
GameStop Responds; MW2 Broken Street Date a Corporate Decision [Early Release]
kotaku.com — GameStop's top spokesman contacted Kotaku on Sunday evening to confirm that certain of its stores broke Modern... Warfare 2's Nov. 10 street date and began selling the game this weekend. GameStop... (more) GameStop Responds; MW2 Broken Street Date a Corporate ...
Latest Status Info
tarr.uspto.gov — Thank you for your request. Here are the latest results from the TARR web server. This page... was generated by the TARR system on 2009-11-12 21:52:43 ET Serial Number: 77861914 Assignment Information Trademark Document Retrieval Registration Number: ... (more) Latest Status Info
Northeast U.S. GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early [Early Release]
Northeast U.S. GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early [Early Release]
kotaku.com — GameStops in Northeastern states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are selling Call of Duty: Modern... Warfare 2 early, granted special dispensation from Activision due to street-breaking... (more) Northeast U.S. GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early ...
Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]
kotaku.com — Major online retailer Direct2Drive have announced today that the year's biggest game - Modern Warfare 2 -... won't be made available on their PC digital delivery service. Why? Because of rival platform... (more) Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]
Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints [Activision]
Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints ...
kotaku.com — On an earnings call today, Activision president Mike Griffith said his company is "not overly concerned" about... gamer complaints regarding the lack of support for dedicated servers in the PC version... (more) Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will ...
Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer Capped at 9v9, Says Infinity Ward
Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer Capped at 9v9, Says Infinity Ward
maximumpc.com — When it rains, it pours. And for a game that was – a mere few weeks ago... – a sure bet for nearly ever gamer on the face of the planet, the storm’s only getting bigger. See, if you’re used to the deafening chaos of Modern Warfare 1’s 32-man ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer Capped at 9v9, Says ...
Stardock's Impulse Service Refuses To Sell Modern Warfare 2, As Does Gamersgate
ve3d.ign.com — Nov 05, 2009 at 6:41 PM - - 29 Comments Following our story about Direct2Drive refusing to... sell Modern Warfare 2 because of forced Steam integration, I contacted Stardock to get their opinion, and to see whether their Impulse service would be ... (more) Stardock's Impulse Service Refuses To Sell Modern ...
No Doubt kick up stink over Band Hero avatar
techradar.com — American rockers No Doubt have taken offence to Activision using their likeness in the company's new Band... Hero game and are suing for breach of contract. The band, fronted by Gwen Stefani, had signed on the dotted line for Activision to use its music ... (more) No Doubt kick up stink over Band Hero avatar
Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell Steamworks
Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell Steamworks
gamasutra.com — IGN-owned digital game distributor Direct2Drive ">announced today it's refusing to sell Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare... on PC, protesting the game's integration with Valve's Steamworks. "We don't believe games should force the user to ... (more) Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell ...
Activision Blizzard Announces Better-Than-Expected Third Quarter CY 2009 Financial Results
investor.activision.com — - Company Calendar Year Financial Outlook Remains Unchanged - SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via... COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced better-than-expected financial results for the ... (more) Activision Blizzard Announces Better-Than-Expected Third ...
Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Pre-Order Records [Modern Warfare]
Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Pre-Order Records [Modern Warfare]
kotaku.com — The game that has sent the competition scurrying into 2010 looks set to break all kinds of... sales records when it's released next week, with Modern Warfare 2 setting a new mark for pre-orders at... (more) Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Pre-Order Records [Modern Warfare]
No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band... Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the game has “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke... (more) No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
No Doubt Sues -- Gwen Is Not a Man!
No Doubt Sues -- Gwen Is Not a Man!
tmz.com — Filed under: Celebrity Justice , Music , Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani is not a man and wants... nothing to do with hookers -- but according to a new lawsuit, Gwen claims she's being manipulated into all sorts of manly, unGwen-like behavior for a new ... (more) No Doubt Sues -- Gwen Is Not a Man!
Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia [Video Game Violence]
Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia [Video Game Violence]
kotaku.com — Leaked footage of gameplay from Activision's Modern Warfare 2 has the Australian Council on Children and the... Media calling for the game's MA15+ to be reconsidered, effectively banning it from sale.... (more) Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia ...
World of Warcraft ordered to shut down in China again
venturebeat.com — The Chinese version of World of Warcraft is a cash machine for Activision Blizzard. But the massively... multiplayer online game’s fate is up in the air again. A Chinese government agency, the General Administration of Press and Publication, has ... (more) World of Warcraft ordered to shut down in China again
NetEase, Activision caught up in China turf war
reuters.com — * China regulator says game's new version lacks approval * Observers say move the result of apparent... govt turf war * NetEase shares lose 2.4 pct, Activision sheds 4.3 pct * Move underscores risks to China Internet firms (Adds comments, background) By ... (more) NetEase, Activision caught up in China turf war
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