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Timing of Microsoft’s “Xbox 720” Hinted at in Lawsuit

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 24 at 12:08 pm PT

Microsoft is not saying when it will be unveiling a new Xbox console, but thanks to a lawsuit between Activision and some former employees, timing details are a little clearer.

Despite Bumpy Launch, Activision Sells 3.5 Million Copies of Diablo III in 24 Hours

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 23 at 10:29 am PT

Activision is claiming to have sold 3.5 million copies of Diablo III in its first 24 hours, setting a record for the fastest-selling PC game ever.

Activision Raises Annual Outlook Based on Strong Q1 Revenues, Profits

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 9 at 1:39 pm PT

Activision, the videogame publisher known for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, just blew away expectations for the first quarter.

EA Laying Off Hundreds of Employees, but Still Aggressively Hiring

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on April 16 at 1:02 pm PT

Electronic Arts says it’s still hiring despite making headcount “adjustments” after completing several blockbuster projects last year, including Battlefield 3 and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Xbox Users Clocking More Hours Gobbling Media Than Gaming Online

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on March 27 at 1:33 pm PT

Microsoft said today that for the first time, Xbox Live users are now consuming more movies, TV and music than using the service to play multiplayer games.

New From Blizzard Entertainment: World of Workforce Reductions

John Paczkowski in News on February 29 at 12:21 pm PT

Sad news. Some 600 workers lose their jobs at Blizzard.

Activision CEO Hirshberg Says His Call of Duty Is to Take Creative Risks

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on February 10 at 12:11 pm PT

Activision, as the maker of first-person shooter Call of Duty, took a risk bringing a children’s game to market. But Skylanders: Spryo’s Adventure has been totally worth it.

Lack of Major Videogame Launches in January Drags Down Sales

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on February 10 at 9:39 am PT

After a number of epic videogame launches prior to the holiday shopping season, publishers took a month off by not releasing any major titles during January.

Sony Ericsson Asks Game Maker The9 to Manage Its App Store in China

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 11 at 1:58 pm PT

The9, which is known for helping to bring games from the U.S. to China, is announcing a partnership with Sony Ericsson to operate its mobile app store there.

Ubisoft Delays Game Launch Until May, but Plays Up Strong Holiday Sales

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 10 at 8:33 pm PT

Game publisher Ubisoft reported today that it experienced a record holiday season, fueled by strong sales of two of its top-performing franchises, Just Dance and Assassin’s Creed.