Tag: Activision
Transformers: Rise Of The Dark Spark Announced
Today at the New York Toy Fair Activision announced a new Transformers video game, presumably to coincide with the release of the next Transformers movie, titled Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. With unfortunate layoffs at High Moon Studios, it appears that the new Transformers game will be in a new developers’ hands: Edge of Reality (whom is […]
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer Swings In
The Amazing Spider-Man is set to make his return to video game consoles via developer Beenox and publisher Activision this year. Historically, I personally believe that Beenox has done an outstanding job with the Spider-Man games. They are looking to continue this trend with a new Spidey game, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which will release sometime in the […]
Skylanders Swap Force | Review
One of the biggest misconceptions of Skylanders is that it’s a game just for kids. The fact is that these titles have a ton of quality built into them and while some of the cutscenes may feel youth oriented at times, they tend to be enjoyable for all audiences. This is no small cast either, […]
Call of Duty Leading Next Gen Sales
With only two more days to go until the launch of the Xbox One, Call of Duty: Ghosts is already emerging as the leading next generation title at retail. Following the release of the new PlayStation 4 in North America on Friday, Call of Duty: Ghosts has quickly become the No. 1 selling title in […]
Surprise! You Can Battle Aliens In COD: Ghost’s Extinction Mode
It looks like copies of Call of Duty: Ghosts are already out in the wild. Considering the game is due out in a week’s time, this should come as a surprise to no one. What is a bit of a surprise, is the reveal of Extinction Mode, a sort of replacement for the ever popular […]
How Swap Force Characters Are Used In Skylanders
You’ve already been to the stores, found all the Swap Force figures you’ve been looking for (hopefully) and set up your Skylanders army for the new game before their mighty portal of power! So what exactly do those new swapable figures do? I’m glad you asked. After the break I’ll go into detail what the […]
Activision Blizzard Becomes Independant
Activision Blizzard’s quest to become independent of its parent company Vivendi has been completed today, following the overturning of a September ruling that ceased the purchase, dropping Vivendi’s stake in the company to about 12 percent. The move was headed by an investor group led by CEO Bobby Kotick, whom completed the US$8.2 billion buyout […]
Skylanders SWAP Force on 3DS Detailed
Activision released some details of the Nintendo 3DS version of their upcoming Skylanders: SWAP Force today. The Nintendo 3DS version of Skylanders SWAP Force offers gamers a unique adventure complete with its very own story, levels and special starter pack characters. The 3DS version is not the same game as found on consoles but is […]
Skylander Figures Top Sales in 2013
Activision announced last week that Skylanders figures outsold all action-figure properties in the U.S. and Europe so far in 2013. The property outpaced all toy properties overall in the U.K. year-to-date as of June 30, 2013 according to a release from Activision. The Skylanders franchise has generated more than $1.5 billion in worldwide retail sales […]
Black Ops II ‘Vengeance’ DLC Pack To Be Released In Two Weeks
Prepare to load some extra ammunition it your favorite weapon’s clip because Activision has announced that the latest expansion for Call of Duty Black Ops II, Vengeance, will be available in just under two weeks – on July 2nd. Debuting first on Xbox Live this optional expansion adds four new multiplayer maps and a new […]
Call of Duty: Ghosts Spotted In Multiple Retail Advertisements
Call of Duty Ghosts seemed to vanish from the rumor mill for the last few weeks, but all of that has changed with multiple retailers mentioning the game in new advertisements. Both the U.S based Target and U.K based Tesmo featured the game predominately in their latest fliers. We’ve learned that the game could be […]
Microsoft’s April Fool’s Day Sale Is No Joke
For today and today only, yes on April Fool’s Day, Microsoft is offering a pretty nice price cut on some DLC, Season Passes, and a Games On Demand game. Normally, I really hate even posting news on April Fool’s Day because I don’t get into that kind of thing but this is legit and you […]
Is Call of Duty: Ghosts Activision’s Next Big Game?
Over the weekend the Spring Equinox happened, and just like the seasons change, the next Call of Duty‘s reveal should only be a few short weeks away. Supposed details surrounding the game’s plot, weapons and mechanics are supposedly starting to leak out. Considering the source, a random YouTube user, take all of what is coming […]
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Launch Trailer
Activision and Terminal Reality have released a launch trailer ahead of the March 19th release date for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct game that will launch on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and the Wii U. Staring as the crossbow wielding Daryl Dixon, from the T.V. show, you will get to see what Daryl and brother […]
Fast & Furious: Showdown Coming To Wii U, Xbox 360, & PS3
If an EBGames listing is any indication, it appears there may be a Fast & Furious game coming soon titled: Fast & Furious: Showdown. For further proof can be seen from the Australian Classifications Board in a recent listing which states the game is being developed by Firebrand Games and published by Activision. For those unfamiliar with […]