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Game Industry Braces for Activision-Vivendi Merger
Activision shareholders will today vote on a $18.9 billion deal establishing Activision Blizzard as a market leader..
PC World – 11 hours, 15 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Activision shareholders will today vote on a $18.9 billion deal establishing Activision Blizzard as a market leader..
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Diablo Archive on Sale
Pocket Books and Blizzard Entertainment bring fans of the Diablo universe a special gift in the form of the Diablo Archive, a book of 758 pages that compiles in a single tome a reprint of four of the novels released a few years ago: Legacy of Blood, The Black Road, The Kingdom of Shadow, and the rare-to-find Demonsbane. The Diablo Archive is a must-have on your bookshelf to buff up on the lore in preparation for the upcoming Diablo III, recently announced by Blizzard Entertainment at 2008 Paris Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals.
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Pocket Books and Blizzard Entertainment bring fans of the Diablo universe a special gift in the form of the Diablo Archive, a book of 758 pages that compiles in a single tome a reprint of four of the novels released a few years ago: Legacy of Blood, The Black Road, The Kingdom of Shadow, and the rare-to-find Demonsbane. The Diablo Archive is a must-have on your bookshelf to buff up on the lore in preparation for the upcoming Diablo III, recently announced by Blizzard Entertainment at 2008 Paris Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals.
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Bits: One Video Game Union Is Celebrated, While Another Struggles to Get to the Altar
Activision shareholders approved the company’s merger with Vivendi’s Blizzard Entertainment, as Electronic Arts started federal antitrust review of its hostile offer for Take Two Interactive.
New York Times – 14 hours, 30 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Activision shareholders approved the company’s merger with Vivendi’s Blizzard Entertainment, as Electronic Arts started federal antitrust review of its hostile offer for Take Two Interactive.
New York Times – 14 hours, 30 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Activision/Vivendi Games Merger Approved
Stockholders support Activision Blizzard venture.
IGN.com – 18 hours, 10 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Stockholders support Activision Blizzard venture.
IGN.com – 18 hours, 10 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Activision shareholders approve Vivendi deal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Activision Inc shareholders approved a deal on Tuesday to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi SA's games unit, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Activision Inc shareholders approved a deal on Tuesday to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi SA's games unit, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard.
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Activision shareholders approve merger with Vivendi Games
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Activision Inc. said Tuesday that its shareholders have approved its proposed merger with Vivendi Games. In a statement, Activision said more than 92% of the votes cast at a special shareholders' meeting were in favor of the merger, which is expected to be completed by July 9. The merger will create a new video game publisher called Activision Blizzard, which will rival the size of sector leader Electronic Arts. Vivendi will own 52% of the combined company. Activision owns the popular "Guitar Hero" video game franchise while Vivendi Games controls the rights to the "World of Warcraft" online multi-player game. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Activision Inc. said Tuesday that its shareholders have approved its proposed merger with Vivendi Games. In a statement, Activision said more than 92% of the votes cast at a special shareholders' meeting were in favor of the merger, which is expected to be completed by July 9. The merger will create a new video game publisher called Activision Blizzard, which will rival the size of sector leader Electronic Arts. Vivendi will own 52% of the combined company. Activision owns the popular "Guitar Hero" video game franchise while Vivendi Games controls the rights to the "World of Warcraft" online multi-player game. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – 21 hours, 4 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Another day, another blizzard of bad economic news
The UK reeled under the latest blizzard of dire news from the housing market today as business leaders warned the country was on the brink of recession.
The Independent – 22 hours, 52 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The UK reeled under the latest blizzard of dire news from the housing market today as business leaders warned the country was on the brink of recession.
The Independent – 22 hours, 52 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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New Diablo III Art
Blizzard released new artwork from their anticipated game Diablo 3. IGN has the gallery for the community to see.
N4G.com – Jul 8, 2008 12:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Blizzard released new artwork from their anticipated game Diablo 3. IGN has the gallery for the community to see.
N4G.com – Jul 8, 2008 12:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Diablo 2 Team Comments on Diablo 3
The team producing Diablo III is almost entirely new, with none of the senior members of the Diablo II team involved. What does the D2 team think of the new game, and the direction Blizzard's taking the franchise? Diii.net has a brief quote from Diablo creator Max Schaefer, and a longer interview with Ben Boos, a senior artist on Diablo 2 and its expansion pack. Ben gives his opinion on how the look of the game has changed since the early version he worked on at Blizzard North, the "too colorful" controversy, and more: Ben Boos: As for the tone: A comparison of D1 to D2 comes to mind. I remember plowing ahead and making those green pastures and meadows in D2, and thinking after the fact? ?oops! The original Diablo was so dark and moody; did I screw up the atmosphere?? Then I went and made the bright desert wasteland, and the same potential problems cropped up. But it all worked out in my opinion, because we were able to take the player underground, and to various darker environments. Therefore, I think you can?t judge the atmosphere of D3 from a short demo. Who knows what incredible sights await the player of Diablo 3?
N4G.com – Jul 8, 2008 01:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The team producing Diablo III is almost entirely new, with none of the senior members of the Diablo II team involved. What does the D2 team think of the new game, and the direction Blizzard's taking the franchise? Diii.net has a brief quote from Diablo creator Max Schaefer, and a longer interview with Ben Boos, a senior artist on Diablo 2 and its expansion pack. Ben gives his opinion on how the look of the game has changed since the early version he worked on at Blizzard North, the "too colorful" controversy, and more: Ben Boos: As for the tone: A comparison of D1 to D2 comes to mind. I remember plowing ahead and making those green pastures and meadows in D2, and thinking after the fact? ?oops! The original Diablo was so dark and moody; did I screw up the atmosphere?? Then I went and made the bright desert wasteland, and the same potential problems cropped up. But it all worked out in my opinion, because we were able to take the player underground, and to various darker environments. Therefore, I think you can?t judge the atmosphere of D3 from a short demo. Who knows what incredible sights await the player of Diablo 3?
N4G.com – Jul 8, 2008 01:39 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Death Knight Talent Tree
Blizzplanet shows the Death Knight talent tree after their visit to the 2008 Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals, where players had the opportunity to play World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King hands-on. The Death Knight hero class is able to tank and dps with melee and spell damage abilities that are modified through the talent trees: Blood, Frost and Unholy.
N4G.com – Jul 7, 2008 07:18 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Blizzplanet shows the Death Knight talent tree after their visit to the 2008 Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals, where players had the opportunity to play World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King hands-on. The Death Knight hero class is able to tank and dps with melee and spell damage abilities that are modified through the talent trees: Blood, Frost and Unholy.
N4G.com – Jul 7, 2008 07:18 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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