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.
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.
Lauren Goode in News on March 9 at 10:00 am PT
The videogame industry continues to see year-over-year declines, according to the latest NPD data.
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.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 12 at 5:57 pm PT
Despite sales declines bringing down the overall game industry last year, Microsoft dominated the market, with the Xbox capturing nearly half of all consumer spending from physical 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.
Peter Kafka in Media on December 14, 2011 at 7:00 am PT
Other things you liked to watch this year: Clips featuring videogames, Lady Gaga and the Space Station.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 8, 2011 at 1:34 pm PT
Activision reported that an unprecedented level of preorders for its first-person shooter, Call of Duty, will help it annihilate previous expectations for the fourth quarter.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on October 7, 2011 at 6:30 am PT
Activision is preparing to launch a new videogame that blends virtual worlds with physical toys. The launch mimics other recent debuts, including one by Disney that links toys and Apple’s iPad.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on August 3, 2011 at 2:28 pm PT
Activision Blizzard said its second-quarter performance exceeded expectations, driven by record digital sales of its online-enabled franchises. It also raised its outlook for the year.
