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Activision Blizzard

Video game developer and publisher

activisionblizzard.com

Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Online Services

Last updated September 22

Latest news about Activision Blizzard

In short: Activision Blizzard saw Call of Duty hit $40 billion, settled a $250 million suit, and absorbed Halo.

Company announcements

September 20 Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard reports record 2014 financial results

The company launched Destiny and Hearthstone, doubling its franchise portfolio. Digital revenue grew to 46% of total revenues.

September 20 Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard reports record financial results for 2011

The company achieved record revenue of $4.8 billion, earnings per share of $0.93, and a 30.3% operating margin, driven by strong performance of Call of Duty and Skylanders franchises.

September 20 Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard reports record revenues in its 2016 annual report

The company achieved $6.6 billion in net revenues and $2.2 billion in operating cash flow, driven by strong performance from King and Blizzard segments.

December 20, 2023 Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick expresses gratitude upon departure

Bobby Kotick reflects on his 32 years leading the company and the recent Microsoft merger. He praises the team and expresses confidence in the future leadership.

Media coverage

September 22 Forbes

Xbox Says Activision Will Now Make ‘Halo’ After Halo Studios Layoffs

Xbox made a blockbuster announcement that 'Halo' is moving to Activision and its former studio will undergo big layoffs.

September 22 GamesIndustry.biz

Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory, and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure | GamesIndustry.biz

It's likely that Halo Studios' ... to Activision's annual – if not always beloved – releases of Call of Duty titles. Xbox has a stated...

May 12 Business Mirror

Microsoft completes $69-billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, redefining gaming landscape

Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that...

May 10 Shacknews

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion

Today marks another major day in the way of video game industry business and deals. Microsoft has...

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