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}} | }}[[wikipedia:Activision_Blizzard|'''Activision Blizzard, Inc.''']], often referred to as '''ABK (Activision-Blizzard-King)''', is an American video game holding company. | ||
Activision Blizzard currently includes five business units: | |||
* Activision Publishing | |||
* Blizzard Entertainment | |||
* King | |||
* Major League Gaming | |||
* Activision Blizzard Studios | |||
* | '''Microsoft''' acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion on October 13, 2023. Activision Blizzard is a subsidiary of Microsoft Gaming along with Xbox Game Studios and ZeniMax Media. | ||
'''Products/Franchises:''' | |||
* | * Call of Duty | ||
* Crash Bandicoot | |||
* Guitar Hero | |||
* Skylanders | |||
* Spyro the Dragon | |||
* Tony Hawk's (series) | |||
* Diablo (series) | |||
* Hearthstone | |||
* Heroes of the Storm | |||
* Overwatch | |||
* StarCraft | |||
* Warcraft | |||
* Candy Crush Saga | |||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:58, 20 January 2025
Activision Blizzard
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 9, 2008 |
| Industry | Video Games |
| Official Website | activisionblizzard.com |
Activision Blizzard, Inc., often referred to as ABK (Activision-Blizzard-King), is an American video game holding company.
Activision Blizzard currently includes five business units:
- Activision Publishing
- Blizzard Entertainment
- King
- Major League Gaming
- Activision Blizzard Studios
Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion on October 13, 2023. Activision Blizzard is a subsidiary of Microsoft Gaming along with Xbox Game Studios and ZeniMax Media.
Products/Franchises:
- Call of Duty
- Crash Bandicoot
- Guitar Hero
- Skylanders
- Spyro the Dragon
- Tony Hawk's (series)
- Diablo (series)
- Hearthstone
- Heroes of the Storm
- Overwatch
- StarCraft
- Warcraft
- Candy Crush Saga
Controversies[edit | edit source]
| Controversy | Year | Background Info | Aftermath | Related Article | Related Video(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Lock and Forced Arbitration | 2024 | Activision Blizzard blocked access to Blizzard services, requiring customers to accept Forced Arbitration terms in the updated Blizzard End User License Agreement (EULA) | Unknown | Activision Blizzard Account Lock and Forced Arbitration |
