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

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1:30PM November 9, 2011 | Mark Serrels

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. More »


PC

Diablo III Mods Are Forbidden, Banned, Not Allowed

6:30PM August 1, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

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. More »


PC

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

5:00PM August 1, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

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. More »


PC

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

8:30AM June 30, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

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”. More »


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

12:19AM March 19, 2011 | Brian Crecente

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. More »


In Real Life

Farewell To A Fast Friend

2:41AM February 19, 2011 | Brian Crecente

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. More »


News

Activision Blizzard Loses An Ancient European Court Case

10:45PM February 10, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

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.


In Real Life

StarCraft Modder’s Tense Week Gets A Storybook Conclusion

2:00PM January 22, 2011 | Owen Good

A week ago, Ryan Winzell was a college student with another year and half until completing his degree. Today, he’s the mod community’s Cinderella story, with a foot in the door at one games studio and a pat on the back from another. More »


PC

‘World Of StarCraft’ Will Go On, Likely Under A Different Name

10:00AM January 21, 2011 | Owen Good

A YouTube takedown and a call from a top lawyer for a major games publisher notwithstanding, what happened this week to the programmer leading a fan-made StarCraft role-playing game must be the secret hope of many a modder. More »


PC

Video’s Takedown Jolts ‘World Of Starcraft’ Makers

1:30PM January 20, 2011 | Owen Good

YouTube’s takedown of a video showing “World of Starcraft” sent tremors through the mod community that Starcraft’s publisher was out to shut down the fan-made MMO. Activision Blizzard has yet to comment officially, leaving the project in an uncomfortable limbo. More »