News Activision and 7 Studios sued over Scratch contract breach Companies allegedly conspired to withhold DJ Hero competitor from release April 15, 2009 Frank Cifaldi
News Modern Warfare 2 given November release date The sequel to Infinity Ward's critically-acclaimed FPS apparently drops "Call of Duty" title March 26, 2009 James Lee
News Former Yahoo COO named head of Guitar Hero Dan Rosensweig is to take over operations of Activision's Silicon Valley-based division March 23, 2009 James Lee
News Activision plans five new Hero releases for '09 Hard Rock Van Halen, Guitar Hero 5, DJ Hero, Band Hero and a new DS title all due before year end March 6, 2009 Tom Bramwell
News Activision appoints new European MD Thibaud de Saint-Quentin replaces Joerg Trouvain in key Euro market March 2, 2009 Matt Martin
News Activision and Nintendo to be 'most successful' in 2009 Industry professionals reveal backing for publishers and format holders in exclusive survey Feb. 18, 2009 Matt Martin
News Activision: Proven blockbusters pave the way for new IP Publisher cautiously releasing original brands backed by new franchise favourites Feb. 12, 2009 Matt Martin
News Kotick confirms DJ Hero for this year Latest in best-selling music franchise to ship with turntable peripheral Jan. 30, 2009 Matt Martin
News Activision acquires Wii, DS studio Budcat Creations Guitar Hero team becomes latest studio to join publishing giant Nov. 10, 2008 Matt Martin
News Call of Duty director attacks Activision producer Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling enraged by comments comparing previous titles in the series Nov. 10, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision beats expectations but losses rise in September quarter Publisher confident of Christmas performance but cautious of slower consumer spending Nov. 5, 2008 Matt Martin
News Guitar Hero to go on sale in music instrument stores Activision partners with Active Music to distribute the title and peripherals across the music instrument market Nov. 5, 2008 James Lee
News New Tony Hawk games expected to ship with skateboard peripheral Analyst expects more new controllers from Guitar Hero publisher Activision Oct. 15, 2008 Matt Martin
News Macy's marketing exec joins Activision as chief creative officer Brad Jakeman responsible for global ads and marketing across all franchises Oct. 10, 2008 Matt Martin
News EA Chicago vets sign with Activision Start-up Robomodo to work on key franchise for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance publisher Sept. 30, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision suing Call of Duty pirates Six cases brought to bear on possible CoD3 file-sharers since 2007 Sept. 22, 2008 James Lee
News Guitar Hero outselling Rock Band 6-to-1 Access to Universal Music Group gives publisher the advantage, says Kotick Sept. 18, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision is influencing future console design, says Kotick Company success having impact on first-party hardware designs, but CEO expects PS3 success for at least eight years Sept. 15, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision acquires UK studio FreeStyleGames B-Boy developer to work on new music games and Guitar Hero content for publishing giant Sept. 12, 2008 Matt Martin
News Warner wants more money for music games The world's third largest music company will ask music videogame makers to pay more for licenses Aug. 8, 2008 James Lee
News Record sales and double profits for Activision Kung Fu Panda and Guitar Hero drive sales up 32 per cent to USD 654 in final quarter before merging with Vivendi Aug. 1, 2008 Matt Martin
News Analyst expects Activision to close Sierra studios Signal Hill's Todd Greenwald says closures necessary to improve margins July 29, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision reports record $650 million Q1 revenues Prior to its merger with Vivendi, Activision's Q1 2009 net revenues were $150 million higher than expected July 14, 2008 Mark Androvich
News Activision unveils new Wee 1ST brand Dedicated Wii publishing label established with first titles due this autumn July 9, 2008 Matt Martin
News Activision shareholders approve Vivendi merger Activision Blizzard deal completes paving the way for the world's largest videogame publisher July 8, 2008 Matt Martin