http://www.wikio.com/search=Activision Inc. Wikio - Activision Inc. http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=63148115 Handheld gamers don&apos;t seem to mind the $50 price point. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:32:29 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=63148115 Zachary Miller <nospam@nintendoworldreport.com> 2008-07-05T11:32:29Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=63012249 M and A - Law and Reg - Deal International Activision suit: 'Game over' by Donna Block 4 July 2008 Rock on! If all goes according to plan, video game publisher Activision Inc.'s "Guitar Hero" will soon be rocking out with avatars of Vivendi SA's "World of Warcraft." Activision said Wednesday, July 2, that the Delaware Court of Chancery denied the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System's request for a preliminary injunction to halt a shareholder vote relating to Activision's proposal to combine with Vivendi Games Inc., the interactive entertainment business unit of French media conglomerate Vivendi. In February, the Detroit pension fund brought the suit, claiming directors of Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision had not obtained the best deal for shareholders. Judge William B. Chandler III ruled that the pension fund failed to show that the additional information it wanted before the meeting was important to investors. Chandler appeared to be well versed in the gaming world and compared it with the world of M&A with references like: "In some ways, perhaps, the world of mergers and acquisitions is a massively multiplayer role-playing game as well. Like in 'World of Warcraft' and other games, the participants in the M&A field take on certain roles, interact in their own community, hone specialized skills and even develop a unique, somewhat curious vernacular." In denying the pension fund's request, the judge concluded: "Like any game, this one has rules, and the most essential rule of disclosure is materiality. Because the plaintiff could not establish the materiality of its final three disclosure claims, the motion for a preliminary injunction is denied. ... GAME OVER." Activision's shareholders are now scheduled to vote on the deal on July 8. If passed, the deal is expected to close the following day. The two gamers first announced in December that they would combine their businesses. Under the terms of the Activision-Vivendi deal, the French group will receive 295.3 million new shares in the merged company, Activision Blizzard, in return for its gaming unit. It will also pay $1.7 billion, or $27.50 per share, for a further 62.9 million shares. On that basis the new group, which will trade on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, will be valued at about $18.9 billion. The new company will make an offer to buy back as much as 16%, or $4 billion, of shares, also at $27.50. The transaction will boost Activision's earnings from the first year, with the merged entity targeting operating income of $1.1 billion for 2009. The new business will have about $3.8 billion in sales this year, on a pro forma basis, placing it ahead of Electronic Arts Inc., which expects about $3.1 billion. Activision has been a successful acquirer, striking nine deals in the past five years. In 2006 it paid $100 million for RedOctane Inc., which developed "Guitar Hero." In 2003 it acquired Infinity Ward, capturing the team of developers that had created "Medal of Honor," one of Electronic Arts' bestsellers. The team has since developed the "Call of Duty" series for Activision, which has taken in more than $1 billion. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:25:12 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=63012249 2008-07-04T12:25:12Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62996361 Activision has announced that Guitar Hero: On Tour for DS has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America, in it’s first seven days since launch! This makes it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DS in Activision’s history by a factor of 8! The high sales numbers additionally mark Guitar Hero: [...] Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:42:58 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62996361 2008-07-04T09:42:58Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62996723 Guitar Hero's DS debut establishes a new DS sales record and top five launch for Activision... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:24:01 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62996723 editor@totalvideogames.com 2008-07-04T09:24:01Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62900377 North American launch for the first handheld Guitar Hero titles flies off shelves. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:43:32 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62900377 2008-07-03T15:43:32Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62899441 Rock On! If all goes to plan video game publisher Activision Inc.'s Guitar Heroes will soon be rocking out with Vivendi SA's World of Warcraft's avatars. Activision said Wednesday that... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:20:30 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62899441 2008-07-03T15:20:30Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62917907 Rock On! If all goes to plan video game publisher Activision Inc.'s Guitar Heroes will soon be rocking out with Vivendi SA's World of Warcraft's avatars. Activision said Wednesday that... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:20:30 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62917907 2008-07-03T15:20:30Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62891782 A whole slew of gamers are awkwardly strumming their Nintendo DS systems this week as Activision announces the tremendous success of Guitar Hero: On Tour. According to the publisher the title has... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:20:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62891782 2008-07-03T14:20:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62873609 SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced Guitar Hero®: On Tour has sold in excess of 300,000 units in Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:05:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62873609 2008-07-03T12:05:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62828935 Activision has announced that the Delaware Court of Chancery has denied the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System's request for a preliminary injunction relating to Activision's proposed combination with Vivendi Games. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:38:55 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62828935 2008-07-03T03:38:55Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62817245 Stockholders' Meeting Scheduled for July 8, 2008. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62817245 2008-07-03T00:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62802212 Shareholders are expected to approve Activision's pending merger with Vivendi with a vote on July 8th, and now one more obstacle has been cleared: the Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a request... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:48:47 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62802212 2008-07-02T21:48:47Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62791015 SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that the Delaware Court of Chancery has denied the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System's request Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62791015 2008-07-02T20:04:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62678511 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (X360) Consumer control campaign arms community members to make final choice. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:22:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62678511 2008-07-02T00:22:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62676540 Consumer Control Campaign Arms Community Members to Make Final Choice Santa Monica, CA – July 1, 2008 – The future of New York City will be in gamers' hands this fall and starting today Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is allowing them to determine the Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows package image. Starting today, members of the Spider-Man consumer VIP community can go to http://www.SeizeControl.com to vote for their favorite videogame package options, all featuring the heroic web-slinger as he prepares to confront a devastated Big Apple. The consumer control campaign will continue through launch, giving fans the opportunity to vote on various aspects of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows marketing campaign. To date, members have already helped Activision cast voice actors for actual roles in the final game, based on auditions that were held at this year's New York Comic Con. Voting has also commenced to find the perfect models to portray fan favorites Black Cat and Mary Jane in the Activision booth at San Diego Comic-Con in July. Fans will continue to have unprecedented control over the campaign with upcoming votes including gifts for pre-sell, gameplay content to be posted on the community website, packaging layout, and more. In development by Shaba Games and Treyarch, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is scheduled for release this fall and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Fans can learn more about Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and the full consumer control campaign details by visiting http://www.seizecontrol.com. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:57:20 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62676540 reviews@yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk 2008-07-01T21:57:20Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62654860 The future of New York City will be in gamers' hands this fall and starting today Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is allowing them to determine the Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows package image. Starting today, members of the Spider-Man consumer VIP community can go to SeizeControl.com to vote for their favorite videogame package options, all featuring the heroic web-slinger as he prepares to confront a devastated Big Apple. The consumer control campaign will continue through launch, giving fans the opportunity to vote on various aspects of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows marketing campaign. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:42:59 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62654860 2008-07-01T20:42:59Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62653580 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (X360) Grab your wingman and fire up the F-14 for the announcement today of a special Fourth of July treat for Activision, Inc.'s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock fans. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, GRAMMY award-winning "Top Gun Anthem" will be available as a free downloadable song for the game. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:59:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62653580 2008-07-01T19:59:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62645299 The future of New York City will be in gamers’ hands this fall and starting today Activision, Inc. is allowing them to determine the Spider-Man: Web of Shadows package image. The consumer control campaign will continue through launch. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:14:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62645299 2008-07-01T18:14:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62519001 Filed under: Deals , Rumors , Products and services , Apple Inc (AAPL) , Amazon.com (AMZN) , Marketing and advertising , Viacom (VIA) , Activision Inc (ATVI) The Financial Times reported last week that representatives for The Beatles, Activision Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI ), and MTV Games, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA ), are in talks about developing Beatles-themed video game versions of Guitar Hero and Rock Band "in a move that could pave the way for a broader licensing of the Fab Four's catalog." Although the final deal would eventually be worth several million dollars, it would have to win over both Apple Corps and the EMI Group, the two companies that oversee the band's business interests and the master recordings. The Beatles have been one of the major artists to resist any move into the digital world, but if such a deal were to occur it would likely happen simultaneously with any move by The Beatles into digital stores and the digital market. In the past year and a half, numerous rumors have appeared that cited 2008 as the year that would see the move, including comments made by Olivia Harrison, George Harrison's widow. Unfortunately, no such appearance by the band into stores like Apple Inc. 's (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iTunes or Amazon.com Inc. 's (NASDAQ: AMZN ) MP3 Store has happened even with a new management team led by former Sony BMG executive Jeff Jones. Any deal would send a massive shockwave through the music industry and no doubt come with numerous marketing and advertising techniques that have become popular and successful in recent years. Although many Beatles purists and fans might be put off by an iTunes-themed commercial featuring The Beatles and the band's music, the exposure provided by such a method would increase awareness of the band to younger and newer audiences. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62519001 2008-06-30T16:38:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Activision+Inc.?rinfoid=62371459 Aerosmith fans can finally get their chance to step into the shoes of Steven Tyler and Joe Perry as video game developer Activision Inc released its Guitar Hero: Aerosmith game on Friday.... 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