Call of Duty

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) was a beneficiary of a hit box office movie earlier this year, with "A Minecraft Movie" being one of the highest-grossing video game adaptations of all time. The tech giant hopes to have another box office smash through its new partnership with Paramount Skydance (...

Hackers have turned the tables on Call of Duty cheaters by infecting them with malware designed to siphon off their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). This cyberattack has raised concerns within the gaming and cryptocurrency communities. What Happened: A group of hackers has unleashed malware that targets Call...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) is anticipating a $1.5 billion loss by 2027 due to Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard. What Happened: Sony sees the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft as a substantial threat to its console and subscription businesses, according...

According to newly discovered court documents, leading U.S. gun manufacturer Remington Arms covertly arranged to highlight one of its rifles within the renowned video game series, “Call of Duty.” The internal correspondences and business records unveil an unseen affiliation between the...

In a landmark move, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has successfully completed its acquisition of gaming titan Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI). What Happened: As reported on Friday by CNBC, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been finalized. This...

One of the biggest storylines for the video game sector continues to be the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), which was announced in January 2022. Benzinga talked with Activision Blizzard CFO Armin Zerza to get an update on the...

On Friday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) won against FTC that can no longer stop its acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATV) that is now approved by antitrust regulators across the globe. Only the FTC and CMA chose to stand in Microsoft’s way to dominate the gaming field...

Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) have reportedly reached a 10-year agreement to keep “Call of Duty” games on PlayStation consoles after the U.S. software giant completes its takeover of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI)....

Video game giant Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) made lots of headlines Wednesday with shares falling in response to an announcement that its pending acquisition by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) was being blocked by regulators in the United Kingdom. As shares sold off Wednesday,...

PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), manufacturer of the Xbox, from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) for roughly $69 billion. And while it would appear that Sony would get its...

Video game company Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Monday. The company broke several records in the quarter thanks to its key franchises. Here’s what analysts are saying after the print.  The Activision Blizzard...

Video game giant Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported fourth-quarter and full fiscal year financial results after the market close Monday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Activision Blizzard reported fourth-quarter GAAP net revenue of $2.33 billion, down from $2.16 billion year-...

Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the National Football League after 23 seasons in the league.  Brady previously announced his retirement from the league in February 2022 before deciding one month later that he would return. Brady said in his retirement video on social...

A member of Congress bought a stock that is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Here’s a look at the purchase and what it could mean. What Happened: One of the big storylines in 2023 could be the case between the FTC and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT). The issue...

A new survey showed what top video games, film franchises and social media networks were for Americans between the ages of 13 and 25. The poll results for Gen Z users could indicate what trends are coming and where companies should be making moves. Gen Z Video Games: One of the most popular...