Tag Archives: Activision Blizzard
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 | 14:47 GMT
Diablo 3 1.07 patch is live on PTR
Blizzard has announced that Diablo 3′s much-anticipated 1.07 patch is now available on the Public Test Realm. Players can take part in the preliminary update by checking out this post on Battle.net.
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Posted in: Action, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, battle.net, diablo 3, patch
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 | 08:05 GMT
Blizzard still exploring console options for Diablo 3
While Diablo 3 is running on unspecified consoles internally within Blizzard, it’s not ready to release any further information on console plans for the game.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: Activision Blizzard, diablo III
Thu, Nov 01, 2012 | 13:38 GMT
Skylanders concession stores opened in UK
Activision has unveiled special concessions that will exclusively sell Skylanders-themed material in three HMV stores.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Platformer, UK
Tags: Activision Blizzard, concession, hmv, Skylanders, stores
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | 09:20 BST
Blizzard honour sightless WoW player and his guild-mate
The story about two special World of Warcraft players made its way across the Internet in January. Hexu, an enhancement shaman played by British soldier Ben Shaw, isn’t your average gamer. Shaw was on duty in Iraq when a roadside bomb left him completely blind. Remarkably, he has continued to play WoW, and has been rewarded by Blizzard for doing so.
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Posted in: PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, world of warcraft
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 | 04:39 GMT
Diablo III VGA trailer shows the opening cinematic
Blizzard’s released a new trailer which shows the full opening cinematic of Diablo III, which aired during the recently concluded Video Game Awards 2011. The trailer gives you an idea about how it all started and what kind of forces you’ll be facing throughout the game. It looks pretty good. Diablo III is due out sometime in 2012 exclusively for PC. You can watch the trailer after the break.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, diablo III, PC
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 | 23:27 BST
One last chance to get into the Diablo III beta
Still hoping to get in on the highly exclusive Diablo 3 closed beta? Well you’ve got one last chance! More »
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, beta, contest, diablo III, RPG
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 19:15 BST
Goldeneye 007 Reloaded multiplayer trailer released
The Wii version of Goldeneye is already being revamped after only a year on the market, and now Activision is showing off the redone classic multiplayer. More »
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Activision Blizzard, Goldenye 007 reloaded, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 | 18:08 BST
Blizzard seemingly brings in WoW money-trading scheme
A new pet introduced to the WoW store can be purchased with cash then traded on the auction house for in-game currency.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, MMO, PC
Tags: Activision Blizzard, MMO, PC, Pet Store, world of warcraft
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 16:39 BST
Two new Modern Warfare 3 AC-130 “Iron Lady” screens released
Get a quick glimpse at two new screenshots from the newly revealed MW3 level, Iron Lady. More »
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PS3, PSN, Shooter, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: AC-130, Activision Blizzard, modern warfare 3, screenshots, Shooter
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 15:53 BST
Modern Warfare 3 boss talks competition in video interview
One of the top leaders at Sledgehammer Games sat down with Eurogamer to talk all-things Modern Warfare 3, including his feelings on the competition.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, Games for Windows, Microsoft, PS3, PSN, Shooter, Sony, Steam, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Activision Blizzard, battlefield 3, ea, glen schofield, modern warfare 3, sledgehammer games
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 | 09:08 BST
Blizzard: Diablo 3 “feels even better” with a gamepad
Blizzard’s console intentions for Diablo 3 are hinted at yet again with the game’s director telling the press how well he feels the game benefits from being played with a controller.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, diablo III
Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 16:33 BST
EA releases Battlefield 3 Physical Warfare trailer
It’s barely even September and the war between Battlefield and Call of Duty is already heating up. Just as we’re expecting a load of information to come in from the CoD: Elite event, EA has released a new trailer for BF3.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Activision Blizzard, battlefield 3, call of duty: modern warfare 3, Electronic Arts, PS3, trailer, Xbox 360
Thu, Sep 01, 2011 | 21:35 BST
Activision sells 18 million Black Ops map packs
Black Ops map packs are selling through the roof. Also, surprise of the century, Activision is raking in money by the truckload.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PS3, PSN, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, activision financials
Tags: Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty: Black Ops, dlc, Financials
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 18:48 BST
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded MI6 Ops Mode gets trailered
Activision’s released a new trailer for GoldenEye 007: Reloaded – the HD remake of Wii’s GoldenEye 007 and it shows the “MI6 Ops” mode in action. The mode will feature a new set of missions and the video contains gameplay footage giving you a glipmse of what’s in store for you. The title will be releasing for PS3 and Xbox 360 on September 30. Watch the trailer after the break.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Activision Blizzard, Goldeneye 007: Reloaded, PS3, Xbox 360
Mon, Aug 01, 2011 | 18:11 BST
Diablo III Beta gameplay footage looks and sounds amazing
We’ve more than seven minutes’ worth of pure Diablo III gameplay footage taken from the beta after the break. It features several locations, spells and characters abilities, as well as some thumping audio. Diablo III had a preview event last week, details of which can be found here. Watch the video after the break.
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Posted in: Action, Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, Beta footage, diablo III, PC
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 | 21:48 BST
Analyst sees more diversity in upcoming Acti-Blizz lineup
An analyst with firm Sterne Agee said today that he sees encouraging diversity in the upcoming product lineup from juggernaut publisher Activision Blizzard.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Sony, Steam, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, activision financials
Tags: Activision Blizzard, call of duty, world of warcraft
Mon, Jun 06, 2011 | 13:25 BST
Call of Duty: Elite’s free features unveiled
Activision’s updated the official Call of Duty: Elite FAQ, explaining what will be offered free-of-charge to gamers by the service.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, E3 2011, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Activision Blizzard, Beachead, call of duty: elite
Wed, Apr 06, 2011 | 15:29 BST
Chudley: Bizarre Creations could have bought itself out
Some former Bizarre Creations executives have spoken up in the latest Edge about the developer’s closure, and have revealed that Activision offered a management buyout option on the 17 year-old company.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Development
Tags: Activision Blizzard, bizarre creations, blur
Mon, Oct 25, 2010 | 20:13 BST
Cowen slashes Q4 DJ Hero forecast by 60%
Analyst Doug Creutz from Cowen Group has good and bad news for Activision Blizzard.
The good news: Creutz thinks investors don’t need to worry about the music genre anymore.
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Posted in: Financials, Hot, PS3, Rhythm action, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: Activision Blizzard, analyst, cowen group, dj hero, Doug Creutz, guitar hero, harmonix, rock band
Mon, Oct 18, 2010 | 08:10 BST
WoW: Cataclysm intro cinematic features one fiery dragon
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, MMO, PC, RPG
Tags: Activision Blizzard, cinematic, intro, trailer, wow: cataclysm
Xbox One DRM policy changes waited on gamers knowing “complete story”