Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is “very, very confident” its Activision purchase will be approved.
UK’s Competition Authority Challenges Microsoft’s Activision Deal
Microsoft’s plans to purchase Activision Blizzard are facing pushback, with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) challenging the deal.
UK Launches Competition Probe of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into Microsoft’s plans to purchase Activision Blizzard.
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts” Gets Snoop Dogg’s Voice
On the surface, the Call of Duty franchise is a very serious military shooter series that focuses on intense multiplayer competition. Fans of the series, however, will know just how silly the franchise has become in recent years. The Zombies…
‘Hearthstone’ Now on iPad in Canada, Australia
The April Fools’ Day gags are over and Blizzard is now returning to business. The developer today announced that Hearthstone has been officially released for iPad – but only in certain territories. The game is currently available on iPad only…
New ‘Diablo III’ Class Previewed, With Trailer
The first expansion for Diablo III, Reaper of Souls, is now less than two weeks from release. Already the add-on has had a significant impact on the game with patches overhauling Diablo III‘s loot system. Another important change coming with…
‘Hearthstone’ is Officially Out of Beta
Just hours after issuing the latest patch for Hearthstone, Blizzard announced that its online collectible card game (CCG) is officially out of beta in the U.S. Hearthstone is a free-to-play card game similar (but different in significant ways) from popular…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Devastation DLC Previewed
Activision and Infinity Ward today revealed the content coming in the next Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC. As with previous Ghosts map packs, the new “Devastation” DLC will contain four new multiplayer maps, another chapter for the “Extinction” co-op mode,…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Extinction DLC Previewed
The launch of the first DLC expansion for Call of Duty: Ghosts is less than a week away and Activision is now revealing just how it has spent the marketing budget for the game. Today’s latest trailer delves into the…
New ‘Call of Duty’ DLC Trailer Makes “CODnapping” a Thing
Activision is well-known for creating live-action trailers for its Call of Duty series, and Call of Duty: Ghosts has been no exception. Megan Fox and other celebrities have starred in ad for the latest Call of Duty game, and today…
First ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ DLC Pack Announced
Activision and Infinity Ward today officially announced the first DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts. Titled “Onslaught,” the content is the first of four DLC packs that will be coming for the latest Call of Duty title this year.…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Made $1 Billion on its First Day
Activision today announced that it sold more than $1 billion worth of Call of Duty: Ghosts during the game’s first 24 hours on sale. This breaks the previous one-day record set back in September by Grand Theft Auto V, which…
New ‘Call of Duty’ Stats Released on Eve of Launch
Call of Duty fans are now just hours away from the release of this year’s iteration of the popular shooter franchise. Call of Duty: Ghosts is set to introduce fans to things like military dogs, space combat, and female multiplayer…
New ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Trailer Features Megan Fox
For years now, the Call of Duty series has famously been marketed using live-action trailers. Instead of actual gameplay, which doesn’t vary a great deal from year-to-year, the trailers feature normal people and celebrities fighting it out in massive battles.…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Bonus Map Gameplay Previewed
With only days to go before the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts, Activision has now revealed one of its last efforts to encourage pre-orders for the yearly shooter. The publisher has released a new gameplay trailer featuring multiplayer action…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Perks System Detailed
With just days to go before the release of the next yearly Call of Duty title, Activision has detailed one of the most important parts of the game’s competitive multiplayer modes – the perks system. Call of Duty: Ghosts will…
Call of Duty: Ghosts “Extinction” Mode Revealed in New Trailer
With only one week to go before the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts on PC and current-generation consoles, Activision has officially revealed a new game mode called “Extinction.” The mode seems to be Infinity Ward’s answer to the popular…
Nintendo Announces Wii U Skylanders Bundle For The Holidays
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced a new Wii U bundle for the holidays that included New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U for $300. That’s a pretty good value, but some prospective shoppers may be bummed out…
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Launch Trailer Officially Released
With the launch of Activision’s yearly Call of Duty game just two weeks away, the publisher today revealed the official launch trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts. Dedicated fans of the series may have already seen the trailer, as it…
Teaser Trailer For ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Game Hits at NYC Comic-Con
The video game movie tie-in industry is littered with failed attempts to capitalize on a popular movie; and by failed, I mean the games that usually tie-in to movies are hastily thrown together and easily forgotten. In other words, the…