Gamertell

It’s no secret that the Electronic Entertainment Expo has been in a state of flux for the past couple of years. These days the companies that don’t show up for the event make as much news as the companies that do. Conspicuous by its absence from E3 2008 was the… Continue Reading »

In the midst of the worst economic meltdowns in our nation’s history, Activision Blizzard merged and became the biggest dog in gaming’s yard. The company’s CEO Bobby Kotick is widely considered a golden boy in the industry, last month (December 2008) earning a nomination for CEO of the Year from… Continue Reading »

When Activision announced it was canceling (or not renewing?) its Entertainment Software Association (ESA) membership, many speculated the choice was a result of rising membership costs and the leadership capabilities of ESA President Michael Gallagher. This theory started to make even more sense after LucasArts, id Software, and Crave Entertainment… Continue Reading »

The $18.8 billion deal to combine Activision and Vivendi Games will see the creation of a new company, Activision Blizzard, which is expected to be the world’s largest and most profitable pure-play video game publisher. Vivendi, which is going to be the majority stakeholder in the new company, has taken… Continue Reading »

Activision Blizzard is on top of the world. After a deal with an estimated value of $18.9 billion dollars, Activision and Vivendi Games have merged to create the largest independent video game publisher in the world. The merger between the two companies was only just announced this past weekend, and… Continue Reading »