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REVIEW: Modern Warfare 2 may have just rendered every other FPS on the market irrelevant. external link

Thu, Nov 19 |  from NintendoDS Advanced
What the Game's About It wasn't supposed to be that game. The odds were stacked against Infinity Ward in more ways than one as the industry marched toward the now-legendary 2007 holiday season. Activision was against moving the best-selling Call of Duty franchise out of the familiar and pr...

 
 

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2009 Video Game Awards nominees announced for December 12 event external link

Thumbnail • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward) • Infinity Ward • Rocksteady Studios • Valve • DJ Hero (Activision Publishing / FreeStyleGames) • Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Publishing / Neversoft Entertainment)
Fri, Nov 20 |  from Video Games Blogger

 

News: Third studio working on CoD franchise? external link

Thumbnail As Activision seems to be discovering this year with Guitar Hero, there’s danger when a title is overexposed with too many iterations. Nonetheless, the publisher has aggressive expansion plans for Call of Duty. Although Infinity Ward and Treyarch have produced sequels in alternating y...
Thu, Nov 19 |  from Fragland.net

 

GameStop: Not the greatest quarter, but a buy nonetheless? external link

GameStop (GME) posted what I thought was a mediocre third quarter. Total sales went up about 8%, and earnings per share increased a few pennies to 31 cents. When you think video games, you think growth. That doesn't feel like growth, does it? Not the kind that sends a stock to the moon, certainl...
Thu, Nov 19 |  from pheedcontent.com

 

Activision Prioritizes Third Studio for Call of Duty Franchise external link

With the news that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 pulling in $550 million in first week sales the LA Times let slip a small tidbit of information regarding the future of the franchise, a third studio has been dedicated to it's development. 3 Vote(s)
Thu, Nov 19 |  from GameTaggr

 

Adam Sessler Bids Farewell to Pandemic and Talks EA New IP ExperimentVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail All interesting and valid points made by Adam. We tend to complain about companies like Activision and EA when the milk franchises like Madden and Guitar Hero but the fact of the matter is that most consumers, especially in a down economy, are going to go with something they know over someth...
Wed, Nov 18 |  from Ripten Video Game

 

Activision Creating Third Call of Duty Team external link

Thumbnail The tail end of a LA Times article discussing the sheer magnitude of Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 launch reveals that, in addition to Infinity Ward and Treyarch, a third mystery team has been signed to create yet another CoD release. Could Activision seriously be toying with the idea of r...
Wed, Nov 18 |  from Ripten Video Game

 

Report: Activision Ponders Call of Duty MMO external link

Thumbnail Activision Blizzard may create a Call of Duty MMO, the Los Angeles Times said Wednesday. The Times also said that the game publisher is adding a third studio to the Call of Duty roster, to generate even more games under the brand. Image courtesy Activision
Wed, Nov 18 |  from Wired

 

Modern Warfare 2 PC Code Reveals Hidden Game Modes external link

Thumbnail This was found in a now-deleted post on the Infinity Ward forums, and in the word of the person who posted it, “It seems we have finally identified the DLC that Activision/IW wanted to pimp to us. It has been right in the game all along.” This seems likely from a company like Activision, so don’t...
Wed, Nov 18 |  from Ripten Video Game

 

Robomodo CEO hints at new software for RIDE peripheral external link

Thumbnail Robomodo CEO David Michicich hinted that more software for the Tony Hawk: RIDE skateboard controller could be on its way. When asked if the developer had other ideas for the peripheral's use outside of the skating genre in an interview with Develop, Michicich replied, "We're doing a game...
Tue, Nov 17 |  from Joystiq

 

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Opinion: A Million Facebook Users Like Guitar Hero [Activision]

Podcast: Episode 34

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Guitar Hero 5 Review: Do The Evolution [Review]

Podcast: Episode #67 - Activision, THQ & 2K Sports Interviews!

Patch: Guitar Hero World Tour New Content Released #10

Opinion: Activision confidence bolstered by 2009 lineup, 'sparser' competition

News: Activision wants more money from CoD online

Podcast: Activision Chief Drops His Pants at Airport [Hot Tears Of Shame]

Rock Band PS3 Patch Adds Guitar Hero III Controller Support

Review: Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)

Reggie: New Super Mario Bros. Will “Absolutely” Outsell Modern Warfare 2

Infinity Ward Talks Modern Warfare 2 DLC Beyond What's Planned, May Listen if People Want More Spec Ops

Podcast: Episode #66 - Lucas Arts & Activision interviews

COD: WAW got a new patch

Opinion: The Complete Guitar Hero World Tour Set List [Guitar Hero World Tour]

NPD September: PS3 on Top, Beatles Beat Cobain

Terrorist Mission in Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed, is Completely Optional

Podcast: The HotSpot 10/12/05

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Opinion: Kotaku Originals: Early Builds R Us [Kotaku Originals]

Activision Europe: New Drum Kit & Guitar Controllers – Band Hero

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Patch: Call of Duty: World at War - Title Update 2 Now Available

id: Why We Sold To ZeniMax [Id]

Guitar Hero 5 Commercial Stars Playboy Playmates, Hugh Hefner

Opinion: Activision: Potential for Explosive Returns

Kotaku Originals: Number Crunch [Original]

Call of Duty 4 (DS) ReviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Activision Updates Guitar Hero Drum Compatibility, Hits Slight Rock Band Snag on PS3

Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2008

Opinion: Designing a casual MMO based on Zork

Activision Announces Legendary Guns N’ Roses Vet and Velvet Revolver Frontman Slash to Appear in Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock

Microsoft Gives Away Two Games With 360s [New 360 Bundle]

GAME: Review: Spider-Man 3 for PS3, 360, and Wii

GAME: Review: Call of Duty: Roads to Victory

Opinion: Guitar Hero Metallica

Innovating problems: why DJ Hero flopped

Opinion: 2008 Market Winners Nintendo and Activision Crushed In Quality By EA and Sony, According To Metacritic

Activision Announces Call of Duty Endowment, Assisting Home-Bound Veterans Find Jobs

Guitar Hero World Tour PS3 Review

NPD Results for September 2009

Ex-Visceral Games staff find new home with Activision's 'Sledgehammer Games'

Call of Duty: World at War ReviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Activision helps disabled veterans | Activision ayuda a los veteranos discapacitados

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DJ Hero sales 'modest,' analyst says; Activision refuses to comment

Full List Of Bands For Guitar Hero 5

Guitar Hero Metallica Review

Madagascar Escape 2 Africa PS3 Review

Activision: Games Will 'Eclipse' Other Forms of Entertainment

Reveal a hidden character in DJ Hero with Puma | Revela un personaje oculto en DJ Hero con Puma

Quantum of Solace Review

Space Quest and King's Quest Collections join Steam, with other Sierra titles

Upcoming Activision Games Rumor: Marvel Zombies, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Transformers 2, more

Activision Already Announcing New Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty, Complete With In-Game Ads

Opinion: Top 20 Game Devs Includes 5 MMO Companies - Ten Ton Hammer

Activision Pays Homage With Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s

Kotaku Originals: Shorn Free [Original]

Opinion: 'Call of Duty: World at War' is Old-School Fun

Modern Warfare 2 upsets Russians

E3 Review: Game Biz Loves Casual Games

Call of Duty World at War PS3 Review

Fox News 'Fox & Friends' Reports on Modern Warfare 2's Terrorist Level

Kurt Cobain Resurrected In Guitar Hero 5

News: Activision counters Modern Warfare 2 controversy

Opinion: Mortal Combat: Nintendo Wins Top Publishing Award, EA Doesn't

The rock of redundancy: Ars reviews Guitar Hero 5

Activision pursuing 'online monetization models' for Call of Duty franchise

No Doubt Sues Activision Over Band Hero Likeness [Update] [Lawsuits]

Opinion: New Guitar Hero titles this year

Activision Unveils More Tunes from Guitar Hero Smash Hits

Activision establishing 'Call of Duty Endowment,' donating $1 million to war veteran aid

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US Troops get a holiday treat from Activision

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New Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Available Now: Five New Characters and Civil War Storyline

RedOctane responds to complaints about Guitar Hero: World Tour

Band Hero For DS: This Is Just Silly Now

Why We Love To Hate Activision — And Might Be Wrong [Feature]

Opinion: ‘Guitar Hero’ gives Metallica fans reason to rock

DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero Hit This Fall [Activision]

Guitar Hero III set for Wii, so is a challenger called Rock Band

Opinion: Prototype receives MA15+ classification

Top 100 - #72 Critics tear “Alone in the Dark” a new one

How Many Hours People Play EA And Activision's Wii Games

Another "Hero" is Coming Our Way

Eminem & Jay-Z – DJ Hero Renegade 2-CD Pack

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Kotaku Originals: Out of Nothing at All [Originals]

GameStop Sees Biggest Stock Drop Since May

Opinion: Guitar Hero III for the Wii

Call of Duty 4 DS makes Modern Warfare handheld, by n-Space

News: Ultimate Alliance launch trailer releasedVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

New Modern Warfare: Airport Murder Simulator 2 video game glorifies terrorism

Big League Sports Review

Activision: Sequels Offer "Road Map For Innovation" [Sequels]

Activision pulled MW2 'No Russian' scene in Russia on advice of 'local counsel'

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4cr Preview - James Bond: Quantum of Solace (360/DS)

Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation

'Recession Proof' Gaming Industry Ignores the Stock Market

Jabs at Sony: Microsoft comments on NPD figures

Activision CEO Says Modern Warfare 2 Could Be "Biggest Entertainment Launch" of All Time

Nintendo DS Review: Tony Hawk - American Sk8land

Call Of Duty: World At War - Activision's Launch Night in Australia

Activision details DJ Hero DLCVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

News: Activision not concerned with MW2 complaints

Game Developer Research's 'Top 20 Publishers 2009' stays the same

New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer Debuts During Sunday Night Football

Quebec Promotes French Language With Dubious Gaming Rule

Guitar Hero 5: DLC, Disk Import & Compatibility | Contenido descargable, importación de disco y compatibilidad

Rumor: MW2 recalled in Russia due to 'No Russian' scene

Edinburgh Interactive Festival Games Screening returns for 2007

Activision applies for Drum Hero trademark

Activision’s Spider-Man 3(TM) Video Game Unleashes the Power of the Black Suit into North American Retail Stores

Gibson: Activision's Guitar Hero violates patent

Review: DJ Hero Celebrates Malleability of Music

Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC

The Business Of Art

Today in Joystiq: June 25, 2008

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Hands-On with Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer

Today in Joystiq: March 20, 2008

No-Fail DJ Hero Is Easier And Harder Than Expected [Impressions]

Review: Guitar Hero Smash Hits

Are video games a defensive industry at this point?

Activision’s Quebec-Based Studio Beenox Significantly Expands Its Development Operations

Achtung! Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies infests iPhone

Game news: Marvel, Bone

‘Call of Duty Endowment’ Aids Unemployed Vets

Industry Sales Likely to be Affected by Unemployment Rate, Says Kotick

Activision Scores High in Q3 Financial Results

Bob Kotick: the New Face Gamers Love to Hate

News: Wolfestein leaked, id and Activision not laughing

Guitar Hero 5: “Jump In, Jump Out” with Pixie Lott

Video Game Sales For The Month Of February 2008 From NPD Group

Activision: Probably fewer 'Hero' SKUs next year, but next DJ, Guitar and Band lined up

Band Hero Banks on Taylor Swift’s Star Power

Publishers Respond to GameStop Breaking Modern Warfare 2's Street Date

Activision Launches Ratings Awareness Campaign

News: Christians don't like Modern Warfare 2

News: 'Close call' between EA and Activision in Brutal Legend case

GHIII Sets Dropkick Murphys Free For St. Patty's [Guitar Hero Iii]

Media: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer

 
 

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