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Activision Blizzard

Also known as: Activision Blizzard Inc.

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Publisher of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Quick facts

Country
United States
Founded
2008-07-10
Revenue
1.3B
Website
www.activisionblizzard.com
Industry
video game industry
Employees
9K
Stock exchange
Nasdaq
Parent company
Xbox Game Studios
Headquarters
Santa Monica

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subsidiary of Microsoft Gaming
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is backed by by Infinity Ward
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is works at by Bobby Kotick
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was acquired by Xbox
publisher of Modern Warfare 3
made by Warcraft
made by Diablo
developed by Call of Duty

Articles Mentioning Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Xbox's $70 Billion Double-Edged Sword

Microsoft's $70 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition has significantly impacted Xbox, with Call of Duty's performance directly influencing the platform's financials. Despite being a crucial asset, the franchise's recent decline in sales, coupled with its controversial inclusion in Game Pass, has led to a 5% drop in Xbox's software and services revenue. As Xbox navigates this challenge, the franchise's future success is paramount to the platform's stability.

Jun 14, 2026

Toys for Bob Regains Independence After Microsoft's Corporate Shift, New Spyro Game in Development

Toys for Bob, developers of the successful Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, have achieved independence from Activision after a corporate mandate shifted their focus to supporting Call of Duty: Warzone. Following Microsoft's 2024 layoffs, the studio secured a buyout, described as "many mini miracles" by studio head Paul Yan. Now, they're developing a new, original Spyro game.

Jun 10, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Faces Smallest Install Base Since 2017 After Dropping Last-Gen Consoles

Activision's decision to exclude last-gen consoles from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's launch reduces its potential market by 4.3%, targeting a 147.5 million console install base. This move, including a first-time release on the less powerful Switch 2, comes amidst price hikes for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. The franchise's shift away from older systems complicates its reach.

Jun 2, 2026

Xbox Future: New Boss Asha Sharma Warns of "Hard Choices" Amid Game Pass Shifts

Asha Sharma, Xbox's new leader, has cautioned staff about impending "hard choices" as Microsoft rebalances its gaming brand. Recent Game Pass changes, including a price reduction, have shown positive growth. Sharma's strategy will be further revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.

May 29, 2026

Xbox Drops Microsoft Gaming Name in Brand Reset

Xbox is dumping Microsoft Gaming and reverting to its old name. The brand reset comes after years of confusion, and players will feel the shift.

Apr 24, 2026

Microsoft May Pull This Year’s Call of Duty from Game Pass

Microsoft is considering removing this year's Call of Duty from Game Pass. What does this mean for players and the subscription service's future?

Apr 15, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Adds New Activision Game on August 8

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy joins Xbox Game Pass on August 8, alongside Creatures of Ava and Mafia: Definitive Edition. Explore the new additions.

Aug 7, 2024

Xbox Console Sales Plummet Amid Shift to Software and Services

Xbox console sales drop significantly, while software and services revenue surges, driven by the Activision Blizzard acquisition and Xbox Game Pass.

Aug 1, 2024

AI Impact on Video Game Industry Jobs

Explore the significant impact of AI on the video game industry, highlighting job concerns and changes as AI integration accelerates.

Jul 25, 2024

New Surprise Game for Xbox Game Pass: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Discover Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass starting July 24, 2024. Get all the details on this surprise addition and what it means for Game Pass subscribers.

Jul 24, 2024

Xbox Continues Console Production, Confirms Phil Spencer Amid Speculations

Xbox head Phil Spencer reassures employees about the ongoing production of Xbox consoles, debunking rumors of Microsoft exiting the hardware market

Feb 14, 2024

Halo Game Prices Surge in Select Regions Post-Microsoft Deal

Explore the impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard on regional Steam prices for Halo games and other notable franchises.

Nov 4, 2023