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Diablo 3 Has Now Sold 10 Million Copies

At Activision Blizzard’s recent financials call, Bobby Kotick confirmed that Diablo 3 has now passed the 10 million mark in sales.


Report: Vivendi To Go Ahead With Sale Of Activision Blizzard

Earlier this month we heard that Vivendi’s higher-ups were going to discuss the possible sale of money-making publisher/developer hybrid Activision Blizzard, which it acquired and reforged back in 2007-2008. Now, it’s being reported that the decision has been made to cut the company loose, first by finding a seller and if that doesn’t work out, a partial free-for-all on the open market.


Unofficial Call Of Duty Elite Slogan Is Just A Joke

Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg jokingly announced a new slogan for Call of Duty: Elite today.


Activision In Australia: Modern Warfare, Game Prices And Caring About Your Reputation

One week before the release of Activision’s holiday Trojan Horse, Modern Warfare 3, we sat down for a rare interview with Ben Graetz, the Managing Director of Activision Blizzard in Australia. No question was out of bounds as we discussed game pricing, Activision’s reputation, and its future as a publisher.


Diablo III Mods Are Forbidden, Banned, Not Allowed

One of the cornerstones of PC gaming is the modding scene. The best games embrace this. The good ones at least let you play with certain aspects of a game. The stupid ones try and ban them outright.


Blizzard Will Let You Sell Your Diablo III Loot For Real Money

Blizzard won’t be the only one potentially making a profit onDiablo III. Anyone who plays the dark fantasy hack and slash game could, thanks to its Auction House, a new in-game service that allows players to buy and sell loot not just for virtual gold, but for cold, hard cash.


Blizzard’s Secret Titan Project Labelled A ‘New Casual MMO’

The people who make MMO juggernaut World of Warcraft have another massively multiplayer online game in the works, a game they’re calling Titan for now. Blizzard calls it “awesome” and “ambitious”. And one analyst calls it “casual”.


Judge: $US400m Activision Vs Electronic Arts Lawsuit Is A Go

A California judge ruled this week that Activision Blizzard Inc has enough evidence to proceed with their $US400 million lawsuit against Electronic Arts over the loss of developers Jason West and Vince Zampella.


Farewell To A Fast Friend

Dedicated to all of the talented men and women at Bizarre Creations, this video created by the team’s trailer editor should only be viewed with someone to hug nearby.


Activision Blizzard Loses An Ancient European Court Case

In 2009, the EU let Nintendo (slightly) off the hook when it reduced the company’s fine for engaging in price-fixing during the 1990′s. Well, Activision asked for a similar reduction in its fine (same case), and has been denied.


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