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Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell Steamworks
Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell Steamworks
gamasutra.com — IGN-owned digital game distributor Direct2Drive ">announced today it's refusing to sell Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PC, protesting the game's integration with Valve's Steamworks. "We don't believe games should force the user to ... (more) Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell ...
The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order Bonus, the $100 360, and Nintendo 64
bingegamer.net — So GameX is over and we are still adding stuff to the site, but as far as The Bender goes, we get right back into things with what is going on with games this week. In this episode, we find out that James loves Guitar Hero despite hating Activision, Mike completely abuses his little brothers ... (more) The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order ...

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The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order Bonus, the $100 360, and Nintendo 64
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Modern Warfare 2 Will Have Biggest UK Midnight Launch
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Stealing Modern Warfare 2? Activision will hunt you down
9 hours ago at Destructoid
Stealing Modern Warfare 2? Activision will hunt you down
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12 hours ago at Joystiq
Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation
joystiq.com — While it might be tempting to go straight to Craigslist with those Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundles you stole, it turns out that Activision notices exciting, high-profile offers just like your potential customers might. VentureBeat reports that ... (more) Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern ...
PS3 Game Sales Insert Foot in Kotick’s Mouth
playstationlifestyle.net — Over the past year, Bobby Kotick , CEO of Activision Blizzard , has frightened and angered many gamers, particularly PS3 fans. A few months ago, before the September price cut, he publicly threatened (whether his words had substance is another story) Sony to cut the price of the PS3, or ... (more) PS3 Game Sales Insert Foot in Kotick’s Mouth
No Doubt About It: Band Sues Activision
gamepolitics.com — Hot on the heals of the release of Activision's Band Hero , the group No Doubt has filed suit against the game publisher for turning them into a "virtual karaoke circus act." According to the Los Angeles Times , the suit alleges No Doubt's ... (more) No Doubt About It: Band Sues Activision
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Download
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Download
direct2drive.com — Thanks for your interest in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from Direct2Drive. At Direct2Drive, we believe strongly that when you buy a game from us, you shouldn't be forced to install and run a 3rd party software client to be able to play the game you ... (more) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Download
Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]
Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]
kotaku.com — Major online retailer Direct2Drive have announced today that the year's biggest game - Modern Warfare 2 - won't be made available on their PC digital delivery service. Why? Because of rival platform Steam, of course! Activision's shooter includes ... (more) Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]
Band Hero Track Edits Are Ridiculous [Rant]
kotaku.com — If you are planning on picking up Band Hero because it contains some of your favorite songs, be warned that some of the tunes have been butchered edited beyond enjoyment. I picked up the game for the 360 the other day so my girlfriend and I could ... (more) Band Hero Track Edits Are Ridiculous [Rant]
2010 Will Bring Us More Call Of Duty, More Guitar Hero [Business]
kotaku.com — During an earnings Q&A; earlier today , Activision spoke a little of their 2010 product line-up. A line-up that you may be stunned to hear includes new Call of Duty , Guitar Hero and Spider Man games. You can no doubt imagine the kind of shambling ... (more) 2010 Will Bring Us More Call Of Duty, More Guitar Hero ...
Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints [Activision]
Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints ...
kotaku.com — On an earnings call today, Activision president Mike Griffith said his company is "not overly concerned" about gamer complaints regarding the lack of support for dedicated servers in the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 . "We're, of course, watching ... (more) Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will ...
DJ Hero Review: Now Anyone Can Master The Wheels Of Steel
DJ Hero Review: Now Anyone Can Master The Wheels Of Steel
feedproxy.google.com — The first thing that I want to say is that ... Related Posts Legendary Turntablist Cut Chemist and J. Period To Be Featured In DJ Hero Guitar Hero 5 Available In Stores Today Rock and Roll Legend Santana Comes To Guitar Hero 5, Plus Screenshots (more) DJ Hero Review: Now Anyone Can Master The Wheels Of Steel
Leaked Modern Warfare 2 Footage Reveals Controversial Terrorist Sequence (Updated)
shacknews.com — Update 2: Activision has released an official comment on the video, saying that the footage is "not representative of the overall gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 2." More below. Update : The video has been removed at the request of publisher ... (more) Leaked Modern Warfare 2 Footage Reveals Controversial ...
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Released, DLC Available, Magneto Revealed
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Released, DLC Available, Magneto Revealed
co-optimus.com —   Activision has announced that the demo for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has hit the Xbox Live marketplace for Gold members.  The demo allows players to check out the Washington D.C. mission in the game and also allows local co-op play. Also available on both the Xbox 360 and ... (more) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Released, DLC Available, ...
Direct2Drive won't sell Modern Warfare 2; indirectly blames Steam
Direct2Drive won't sell Modern Warfare 2; indirectly blames Steam
news.bigdownload.com — Modern Warfare 2 must feel like everyone is piling on it. From the reveal of some contraversial scenes to the lack of dedicated servers for the PC version to a unfortunate release of a PSA, the upcoming shooter from Infinity Ward has not had the ... (more) Direct2Drive won't sell Modern Warfare 2; indirectly ...
New Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Installments for 2010
360.kombo.com — Though it may come as a surprise to no one, Activision has announced that they will be releasing another Guitar Hero and Call of Duty title by the end of 2010. Here's what chief financial officer Thomas Tipple had to say: "In 2010, Activision ... (more) New Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Installments for 2010
Activision Confirms Sequels in 2010
Activision Confirms Sequels in 2010
bingegamer.net — Activision has confirmed via conference call that the company will be bringing new entries in the Call of Duty , Tony Hawk , Spider-Man and Guitar Hero franchises throughout 2010. …okay. (more) Activision Confirms Sequels in 2010
No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the game has “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke... (more) No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]
[MW2] Activision Not Overly Concerned About Dedicated Servers
[MW2] Activision Not Overly Concerned About Dedicated Servers
totalgamingnetwork.com — I am sure this is a big surprise to you all and hopefully are sitting down (and chances are that you are) for this news from G4tv: The response to Infinity Ward's decision to remove support for player-run dedicated servers from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and embrace console-style ... (more) [MW2] Activision Not Overly Concerned About Dedicated ...
Activision Reponds to No Doubt Lawsuit
Activision Reponds to No Doubt Lawsuit
feedproxy.google.com — So yesterday we reported on the fact that former relevant music act No Doubt was suing Activision over the use of their likenesses in the game Band Hero , which has been out for only a week or so. The specific complaint was that the band’s avatars were able to sing songs that ... (more) Activision Reponds to No Doubt Lawsuit
Activision promotes ratings, educational properties of games
Activision promotes ratings, educational properties of games
joystiq.com — While the overwhelming majority of Activision's marketing force is being put to use selling Modern Warfare 2 , one component of the company is hard at work not selling it -- to kids. Activision is working with Dr. Cheryl Olson, co-director for the ... (more) Activision promotes ratings, educational properties of games
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