Call of Duty

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says it is seeking to block Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ: MSFT)  $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI). What Happened: FTC alleged that the deal — which is Microsoft’s largest ever and the largest in the video...

By Migue Medina After several months of analysis and investigations, it seems that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). Politico reported that the intervention of the...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) has announced a 10-year deal to bring 'Call of Duty' to Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) consoles following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). What Happened: On Wednesday, Xbox chief Phil Spencer took to Twitter to share the news about...

By Enrique D. Fernandez "Call of Duty" has added a new brand to its line. The recently released "Modern Warfare II," the nineteenth installment in the Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) saga, became the game that generated the most revenue in the first month since its...

Video game company Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported third-quarter results after the market close Monday. Here are the key highlights and an update on a pending acquisition of the company by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). What Happened: Activision Blizzard reported third-quarter...

The largest video game acquisition of all time faces significant hurdles in getting approved. The deal has also encountered concerns from gamers that one of the highest-selling franchises of all time could become exclusive to one console. What Happened: Earlier this year, Microsoft...

A planned acquisition of a leading video game publisher and console maker has faced regulatory hurdles. The acquirer was taking steps to help make the deal move forward, including creating a new landing page. What Happened: As it faced regulatory hurdles, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)...

A new game is bringing the World of Warcraft franchise to mobile users. Here’s what investors and gamers should know about the Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) announcement. What Happened: Activision Blizzard announced details of the highly anticipated “Warcraft Arclight Rumble...

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported a first-quarter FY22 net revenue decline of 22.3% year-on-year to $1.77 billion missing the consensus of $1.80 billion. Q1 Net bookings were $1.48 billion. Product sales declined 42.8% Y/Y to $386 million. In-game, subscription and...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has made its intention to expand into the video game space known. With a light slate of games currently available, news that Netflix is releasing a first-person shooter game could be well received by gamers and investors. What Happened: Netflix is set to...

Video game companies can see years of success with franchises that have multiple titles or annual releases. Franchises that last for years can prove lucrative for the companies that own them as well. Here is a look at the top 10 selling video game franchises of all time and the companies that...

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) looks to delay a "Call of Duty" (COD) game, Bloomberg reports. The failure of recent COD releases to meet sales expectations triggered the belief that Activision introduced new versions too rapidly. Activision initially aimed to release...

The largest video game acquisition of all time caused mixed emotions for investors and gamers when it was announced. Here’s one piece of good news that could come for gamers out of the acquisition. What Happened: A $68.7 billion acquisition by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) of Activision...

One of the big headlines last week was the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). The deal marks the largest in Microsoft’s history and will create the third-largest video game company by revenue if approved. Investors who bet on...

Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) planned acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) left PlayStation fans feeling left out — or at least wondering if they might be.  As part of the deal, Microsoft would acquire Activision's ...