Vivendi

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Full name: Vivendi Universal Games
Website: www.vugames-europe.com

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Sierra slams HomeWorld community, lashes out at Vivendi

HomeWorld developer sick of Internet grief.
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Say “Halo” to Advent Rising and Black9

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The War of the Ring brought forward

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Blizzard founders walk!

Killer blow to Vivendi sell-off plans.
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More Vivendi buy-out talk

IP strength powers games appeal.
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E3 Awards announced

Non-playable games sweep the board.
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Metallica game confounds

It’s like the Wu Tang game, but with characters who you could probably beat up in real life. In cars.
05 Jun 2003

Vivendi Universal get Half-Life 2 – it’s official

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Buffy’s back

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Grand Theft Auto: Springfield

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28 Apr 2003

Exclusive: Half-Life 2 not with Vivendi – Activision link seemingly confirmed

Game goes walkabout from Vivendi as search commences.
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Exclusive: Vivendi acquires massive Fox batch: Simpsons, Buffy and more…

Massive deal sees Vivendi power up to next stage.
12 Mar 2003

VUG choose Berlin to reveal this year's models

More Vivendi expected for E3.
27 Feb 2003

Vivendi sell-off chatter emerges again

Will it ever end...?
29 Jan 2003

Microsoft to buy Vivendi?

Absolute nonsense!
23 Jan 2003

Warcraft III expansion details

The frozen Throne, makes us think of a cold lav
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Vivendi Universal have a little some‘thing’ for us

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New Aliens Vs Predator 2 shots!

Alien death creature dream-match returns!
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Argonaut left behind as Vivendi backs away

Malice and Orchid pulled.
02 Jun 2003

Vivendi boss speaks on sell-off gossip

Sale confirmed as deal agreed.
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Tarantino signs games deal

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Vivendi boss: Games division not for sale

Profitable French outfit still off the market.
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