Activision Blizzard

General Information

Full name:	Activision Blizzard
Established:	3 Dec 2007

Summary

Activision is an American video game developer and publisher. It was founded on the 1st of October 1979 and was the first independent developer and distributor of video games for gaming consoles.

On the 2nd of December, 2007, it was announced that Activision would be acquired by Vivendi. The merger took place on the 9th of July, 2008, with the newly formed company known as Activision Blizzard. Activision still exists as a subsidiary owned by Activision Blizzard, and it will still develop and publish games such as Call of Duty, and Guitar Hero.

Software Highlights from Credited Titles

Activision Blizzard's first work that SPOnG is aware of is the 2008 title, "Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009" (Xbox 360).

The company has been involved titles released on the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PC and DS. Of these, "Guitar Hero: On Tour: Decades" (DS), "Guitar Hero 5" (Xbox 360) and "Guitar Hero World Tour" (Xbox 360) have been best selling titles.

The company is currently involved with the forthcoming 2010 release "Starcraft II" (PC).

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