Activision Blizzard

  • Activision Blizzard is a new company created by the merger between Activision, Inc. and French conglomerate Vivendi. The company will publish online and console video games.
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    This $18.9 billion deal will create the world's largest computer games company, which will attempt to overtake current market leader Electronic Arts.Guardian Unlimited: "Computer game giant born in £9bn deal" (December 3, 2007)

    A profile of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, whose stake in the new company is estimated at around $310 million.Los Angeles Times: "On top of his game" (December 3, 2007)

    Statement from Jean-Bernard Levy, Vivendi Chief Executive: "By combining Vivendi's games business with Activision, we are creating a worldwide leader in a high-growth industry."BBC News: Video game giants in $18bn merger (December 2, 2007)

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