World of Warcraft loses 1.3 million subscribers
Activision is leaking subscribers in its popular MMO.
Activision blows away first quarter earnings targets, raises estimates for year
Activision Blizzard beats estimates, but World of Warcraft loses 1.3M subscribers.
Activision CEO: Slow Wii U sales a ‘challenge’ for Skylanders
The Wii U is having a bad day. First, Ubisoft announced that it is delaying Rayman Legends and releasing it on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as well. Then Activision chief executive officer Bobby Kotick said he is disappointed in the new Nintendo console’s performance. Not angry … just disappointed.
Activision Blizzard beats earnings expectations as Call of Duty and Skylanders blast rivals
But company warns 2013 will be a tougher year.
Contrary to popular belief, Call of Duty multiplayer engagement is still healthy (exclusive)
Engagement measures show that Black Ops II is doing better than multiplayer activity for Modern Warfare 3.
Gaming’s juggernaut: Call of Duty: Black Ops II rakes in half a billion in first-day sales
Gaming's biggest franchise has a huge first 24 hours at retail.
Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard beats earnings estimates and raises guidance
The world's biggest independent game publisher sets the tone for the holiday selling season.
How Toys for Bob turned Activision into a giant toy company with Skylanders (interview)
Paul Reiche, the head of the Toys for Bob game studio, is an overnight star (after decades of work) as the creator of the Skylanders franchise.
As blockbusters keep selling, Activision Blizzard beats Wall Street’s expectations
When Activision reports its earnings, the game world listens.
John Spinale navigates Disney’s push into social gaming (interview)
A talk with John Spinale, Disney Interactive's head of social games, at GamesBeat 2012.