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Call of Duty game breaks first-day sales record

Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has set an entertainment industry record for best product launch of all time, selling 6.5 million copies in the U.K and US, grossing $400 million on its first day release on Nov. 8.

In the Media by Armando Tamayo

Op-Ed: Modern Warfare 3 aims to set FPS standard with Nov. 8 release

Revisions to video games are fairly common, although where Modern Warfare 3 is concerned, Activision aims to revamp the entire Call of Duty experience altogether.

In the Media by Andrew Ardizzi - 2 comments

Activision ends Guitar Hero video game

Activision’s very high profile Guitar Hero and DJ Hero video games are no more. Citing declining revenues, the cost of licensing music and economic conditions, Activision is diverting resources to other games.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 5 comments

Op-Ed: Call of Duty Black Ops escalates action, gameplay, plot twists Special

After finishing the campaign level of Call of Duty: Black Ops, it's easy to realize why the first-person shooter video game broke sales records: the action keeps you hooked and the plot twists heighten suspense.

Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 1 comment

Guns 'N' Roses frontman Axl Rose sues Guitar Hero maker

Axl Rose, the figurehead, lead vocalist and sole remaining original member of 80s' rock band Guns 'N' Roses, is filing a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, the company behind the phenomenally popular Guitar Hero franchise.

In the Media by David James Young - 1 comment

Modern Warfare 2 Smashes Video Game Sales Records

Every year, there is at least one video game that is supposedly going to "smash" previous sales records. In 2007, that game was Halo 3; 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV. Now, here in 2009, the most anticipated title of the year, Modern Warfare 2, has arrived.

In the Media by Tylor Sweeney - 1 comment

Op-Ed: The fun of scratching your way to musical fame on DJ Hero Special

I've always wanted to try to DJ. Now I can scratch and cross-fade like a beat junkie with the latest karaoke-style video game, DJ Hero. It's so addictive your fingers might actually cramp mid-tune.

Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Should it be this much fun to kill Nazis in Wolfenstein? Special

The latest incarnation of the video game franchise Wolfenstein is a delightful first-person shooter where Nazis, even supernatural ones, become the targets du jour. Quentin Tarantino would be proud.

Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 6 comments

Guitar Hero Ace shreds his way into the record books again

To celebrate the launch of the second annual Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition, the nation's best Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock player visited New York City for a mesmerizing, record-breaking shred session.

In the Media by Shaun Conlin - 2 comments

Guitar Hero 3 Rocks Out This Week, Adding Online Play and Battle Mode

Very soon, legions of guitar fans will “Suck My Kiss” or “Talk Dirty to Me.” The gaming sensation Guitar Hero 3 is now available, allowing rock lovers to replicate classic solos from Guns n’ Roses, Poison and Metallica.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

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Warcraft subscriptions stabilise

Activision Blizzard says subscriptions to World of Warcraft have held steady after losing over one million users the previous year.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' Previewed

“Black Ops” fans rejoice! Activision has announced the sequel to its popular “Call of Duty” series. Scheduled for release on Nov. 13, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2″ is slated to be released for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Windows PCs. A PlayStation Vita version...