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Activision Blizzard has the Smallest Short Interest in the Home Entertainment Software Industry (ATVI, GA, ERTS, PWRD, TTWO)

Written on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 6:46am
By Chip Brian
Below are the top five companies in the Home Entertainment Software industry ranked by the lowest short interest ratio. A low short interest ratio may indicate that there are only a few people who are bearish on the stock.
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has a short interest ratio of 1.9 based on average daily volume of 13 million shares and 24.8 million shares short. That equates to 2% of the 1.2 billion shares outstanding.
Giant Interactive (NYSE:GA) has a short interest ratio of 2 based on average daily volume of 252,000 shares and 495,000 shares short. That equates to 0.2% of the 226.4 million shares outstanding.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) has a short interest ratio of 2.8 based on average daily volume of 5 million shares and 14.4 million shares short. That equates to 4.4% of the 330.3 million shares outstanding.
Perfect World (NASDAQ:PWRD) has a short interest ratio of 3.4 based on average daily volume of 798,000 shares and 2.7 million shares short. That equates to 6.5% of the 41.7 million shares outstanding.
Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) has a short interest ratio of 6 based on average daily volume of 1 million shares and 10.3 million shares short. That equates to 12.1% of the 84.8 million shares outstanding.
SmarTrend is bearish on shares of GA and our subscribers were alerted to Sell on May 25, 2010 at $7.04. The stock has fallen 13% since the alert was issued.

[Neal_AE]

Activision Blizzard has the Best Relative Performance in the Home Entertainment Software Industry (ATVI, PWRD, ERTS, GA, TTWO)

Written on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 5:44am
By Chip Brian
Below are the top five companies in the Home Entertainment Software industry as measured by relative performance. This analysis was compiled based on yesterday's trading activity as we search for stocks that have the potential to outperform.
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) ranks first with a gain of 0.73%; Perfect World (NASDAQ:PWRD) ranks second with a loss of 1.81%; and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) ranks third with a loss of 2.57%.
Giant Interactive (NYSE:GA) follows with a loss of 3.85% and Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) rounds out the top five with a loss of 5.47%.
SmarTrend is bullish on shares of ERTS and our subscribers were alerted to Buy on July 26, 2010 at $16.11. The stock has risen 3.7% since the alert was issued.

[Neal_AE]

Activision Blizzard ist ein Unternehmen mit massig Potential. Der Computerspieleentwickler besitzt derzeit zahlreiche Einnahmequellen aus vielen verschiedenen Spielen. World Of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft und die Warcraft-Serie zählen bereits zu den erfolgreichsten Spielen in ihren Gebieten. Zu jedem dieser Spiele wird es in näherer Zukunft eine Erweiterung bzw. kostenpflichtige neue Features geben. Durch Die World of Warcraft Erweiterung wird weiter Abonnenten anlocken, die dann bald zu den bereits 13 Millionen Spielern gehören werden. Dies wird viel Geld in die Kassen spülen.

[stargold123]

Läuft es bei den Menschen nicht, spielen sie wieder Computer. Die Klasse der Games sollte sich für die AG zichfach rentieren.

AB hat bei fast allen Spielen einen Kult geschaffen, der einen gewissen Grundabsatz sichern sollte.

gruß

[Neal_AE]

Blizzard Entertainment Highlights

Strong Q2 extends 1st Half momentum –

World of Warcraft remains strong with large and stable base of 11.5M+ subscribers – Both revenue and profit up Y/Y in Q2 2010

Record-breaking StarCraft II launch – 94 Metacritic* score:
One of the top scoring games of all time
– Already the #1 PC title to date in 2010 and the fastest selling Strategy game ever
– Over 1.5M units sold in first 48 hours
– Korea and Taiwan remain in open beta; more meaningful data to come post free-trial

Revamped Battle.net successfully launched world-wide with StarCraft II
– Major technical achievement
– World of Warcraft and StarCraft II players are already using the service to compete and communicate
– Already working on additional features in response to player demand

[Neal_AE]

Zweites Quartal:

http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ACTI/1013288013x0x393…

[Neal_AE]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.155.750 von Neal_AE am 15.09.10 16:03:16

es wäre klug so n call zu kaufen. 3 wochen vor der bekanntgabe der x-mas und winter saison.

und sonts sehe ich BLIZZZARD bei 18 €- .

[Neal_AE]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.155.750 von Neal_AE am 15.09.10 16:03:16

World of Warcraft(R) Subscriber Base Reaches 12 Million Worldwide

IRVINE, Calif., Oct 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the subscriber base for World of Warcraft(R), its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), now exceeds 12 million players worldwide. This milestone was reached in the wake of the mainland Chinese launch of World of Warcraft's second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King(R), and also as global anticipation continues to mount for the December 7 release of the game's third expansion, Cataclysm(TM).

"The support and enthusiasm that gamers across the world continue to show for World of Warcraft reaffirms our belief that it offers one of the best entertainment values available today," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We are as committed as ever to taking the game to new heights, and we look forward to demonstrating that with Cataclysm in December."

Since debuting in North America, Australia, and New Zealand on November 23, 2004, World of Warcraft has become the most popular subscription-based MMORPG around the world. It was the bestselling PC game of 2005 and 2006 worldwide, and finished behind only World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade(R), the first expansion pack for the game, in 2007. For 2008, the World of Warcraft series represented three of the top five bestselling PC games, with Wrath of the Lich King finishing the year at #1, and in 2009, World of Warcraft titles claimed three of the top six spots.*

World of Warcraft is currently available in eight languages and is played in North America, Europe, mainland China, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Chile, Argentina, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on career opportunities available at Blizzard Entertainment can be found at www.blizzard.com/jobs.

For further information on World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, and Cataclysm, please visit the official website at www.worldofwarcraft.com.

[Neal_AE]

MultiVu Video Feed: CALL OF DUTY(R): BLACK OPS COMING TO 3D

Oct 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Most Anticipated Video Game of the Year to Feature Latest in 3D Technology

In what could become the definitive 3D game experience, the most anticipated game of the year Call of Duty(R): Black Ops will also be playable in stereoscopic 3D when the game launches at retail outlets worldwide on November 9th. Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) just revealed that new game from the blockbuster, mega-hit franchise will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs utilizing state-of-the-art active shutter 3D glasses, delivering true depth of field and an unprecedented level of immersion. Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in both 3D and non-3D on the Xbox 360(R), PlayStation(R) 3 and Windows(R) PC.

For Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system consoles, 3D features require a compatible 3D-ready HD TV. See www.callofduty.com/3d for more information

Call of Duty: Black Ops for Windows PC is NVIDIA(R) 3D Vision(R)-Ready and supports stereoscopic 3D gaming using 3D Vision active-shutter glasses and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/get3D.

Rated "M" (Mature - Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language) by the ESRB. For more information visit: www.callofduty.com/3d

[Neal_AE]

Jeep® Brand Partners With Activision Publishing, Inc. on Call of Duty®: Black Ops / Introduces Limited-edition 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition


AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ --

-- Jeep® Brand named exclusive automotive partner by Activision Publishing, Inc. for new Call of Duty: Black Ops -- New 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition to arrive in Jeep dealerships in November -- 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition comes standard with aggressive 32-inch tires, unique military style and Call of Duty graphics -- All 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models feature all-new interior; Sahara models boast premium appearance with new body-color hard top

The Jeep® brand today announced it has been named exclusive automotive partner by Activision Publishing, Inc. for Call of Duty®: Black Ops, the year's most anticipated entertainment launch, which will be released on November 9.

In conjunction with the partnership, the Jeep brand also announced that it will produce a limited-edition 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition. Available in Jeep showrooms next month, the new limited-edition Jeep Wrangler will be available at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $30,625 for the two-door model and $33,500 for the four-door (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) model. Both prices include $750 destination.

"The Jeep brand's partnership with Activision marries the world's most capable and iconic vehicle - the Jeep Wrangler - with one of the world's most popular entertainment experiences," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "As a result, we are able to expose the Jeep brand and its legendary capability to an entirely new group of consumers."

"This is a dynamic and fully integrated partnership that brings together two iconic brands across a full array of consumer touch-points," stated Brad Jakeman, Chief Marketing Officer, Activision Publishing, Inc. "From the beginning our teams worked together to make this a truly creative partnership that added to the consumer experience of both the Jeep and Call of Duty: Black Ops brands."

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features dark Rubicon wheels in a high-gloss Mineral Gray. The vehicle's exterior color is black and features Call of Duty: Black Ops graphics on the roof and front quarter panels. The vehicle also features taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door from Mopar®. Inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops, the new limited-edition Wrangler delivers legendary Jeep capability, aggressive 32-inch off-road tires, live axles with locking differentials in the front and rear, and a two-speed transfer case.

The partnership delivers a natural fit including an in-game integration into both the epic single player storyline of Call of Duty: Black Ops and the title's much anticipated multiplayer experience.

"It was important for us to make sure that the Jeep partnership would be authentic and enhance the setting we immerse our fans in with Black Ops," said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of game developer Treyarch. "Our work with the Jeep team focused around using the Jeep Wrangler in our levels, and gameplay experiences, and translating the style and look of the vehicle in Black Ops to the Jeep on the showroom floor that our fans can own."

All-new 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining legendary, benchmark capability with an all-new interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium appearance courtesy of an all-new body color hard top for the popular Sahara model.

New 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a redesigned instrument panel and new storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials. A new lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas boast comfortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are now available, and drivers and passengers will enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of larger rear windows.

All-new steering-wheel controls allow the driver to operate the radio, cruise control, hands-free phone and other vehicle functions while keeping hands on the wheel. A new USB interface connects to storage devices for use with the vehicle's Media Center, which now includes streaming Bluetooth audio. Twelve-volt accessory outlets have been added and a new 110-volt outlet is available to provide power similar to AC outlets in the home.

In line with traditional Jeep design, hex-head bolts are utilized throughout the interior, and are used to mount a "Jeep, Since 1941" inlay onto the new passenger grab handle.

Jeep engineers increased acoustical treatment in the 2011 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, resulting in significantly reduced interior noise.

To provide a more premium appearance, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara models boast an all-new, premium, body-color hard top.

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released worldwide on November 9th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii(TM) and Windows PC. Pre-orders for the title are currently available. For additional Call of Duty updates, visit http://www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

Jeep Brand

Built on nearly 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup includes Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all six Jeep models are sold outside North America - and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

[Neal_AE]

sieger des starcraft II song contest.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sbgalt?email=share_youtube_user#…

[Neal_AE]

Ein Unternehmen, drei Spiele, 20.000 Fans: Die Blizzcon in Kalifornien ist mehr als eine Werbeveranstaltung für "World of Warcraft". Einmal im Jahr treffen bei der Hausmesse von Spielehersteller Blizzard Macher und Fans aufeinander - und sind gleichermaßen voneinander fasziniert.

Bereits um fünf Uhr stehen an diesem Freitagmorgen die ersten Fans vor dem Convention Center im kalifornischen Anaheim. Die Türen zu dem verglasten Zweckbau, gerade mal zwei Kilometer von Disneyland entfernt, werden sich erst Stunden später öffnen. Doch an der Spitze von 20.000 Besuchern die fünfte Blizzcon zu stürmen, eröffnet nicht nur die Chance, als einer der ersten Menschen weltweit eine neue Spielfigur im kommenden Action-Rollenspiel "Diablo 3" auszuprobieren. Es lässt sich auch ein Sitzplatz nahe der Bühne für die Eröffnungszeremonie ergattern - den traditionellen Startschuss der zweitägigen Veranstaltung.



Diesen Startschuss gibt wie immer Mike Morhaime, Mitgründer und Chef von Blizzard - einer knapp 20 Jahre alten PC-Spielefirma, die einiges an Investoren- und Besitzerwechseln mitgemacht hat und heute mit "Call of Duty"-Publisher Activision assoziiert ist. Blendender Laune nennt Morhaime eine Handvoll Zahlen und wird dafür von der Menge frenetisch gefeiert: Zwölf Millionen Menschen spielen das mittlerweile über fünf Jahre alte Online-Rollenspiel "World of Warcraft", drei Millionen Mal verkaufte sich das Science-Fiction-Strategiespiel "Starcraft 2" im ersten Monat nach der Veröffentlichung in diesem Sommer.
Was Morhaime schuldig bleibt, sind die großen News: Bislang wurde auf jeder Blizzcon ein neuer Titel angekündigt. Diesmal ist die größte Überraschung, dass man die kommende "World of Warcraft"-Erweiterung "Cataclysm" im Vorfeld des Starts am 7. Dezember auch als Download verkaufen wird - was dem Handel etliche Millionen Euro Umsatzverlust bescheren dürfte.

Teure Leidenschaft

Den Fan aber freut es, der wird nämlich bereits ein paar Stunden vor Öffnung der Geschäfte ein neues Kapitel von "World of Warcraft" aufschlagen können. Die Blizzcon dreht sich zwar nicht ausschließlich um das populärste aller Online-Rollenspiele. Aber es ist zweifellos das Spiel, das die meisten Menschen hierher bringt. Allerdings geht es denen weniger um die Möglichkeit, eine halbe Stunde "Cataclysm" auszuprobieren oder professionellen "World of Warcraft"-Spielern über die Schulter zu sehen. Sie genießen zuvorderst "das gemeinsame Erlebnis und die einmalige Atmosphäre", wie ein junges Paar aus Pennsylvania erklärt. Hier ist man für zwei Tage nicht nur virtuell, sondern endlich einmal körperlich Teil einer eingeschworenen, oft unverstandenen Gemeinschaft.

Zahlreiche Besucher investieren aber nicht nur massiv in Anreise und Ticket - 150 Dollar kostet in diesem Jahr der Eintritt zur Blizzcon, die nach Unternehmensangaben bislang nie ihre Kosten decken konnte. Hunderte sind zudem mit riesigem Aufwand als die größten Helden (und Halunken) aus dem "World of Warcraft"-Universum verkleidet. Kurz geschürzte Blutelfen, schwer gepanzerte Paladine, niedliche Gnom-Hexerinnen und gehörnte Dämonen wandern durch die Hallen, ganze Familien stehen kostümiert in den Schlangen vor Fanartikelshop und Hot-Dog-Stand.

Eine davon ist aus New Mexico angereist. Vater, Mutter, Tante, Tochter - alles passionierte "World of Warcraft"-Spieler, alle liebevoll kostümiert. "Wir verbringen unseren Familienurlaub immer auf der Blizzcon", teilt die etwa 40-jährige Online-Magierin nicht ohne Stolz mit - Disneyland und weitere Vergnügungsparks in der Gegend machen die Reise doppelt lohnenswert. "Aber Blizzcon ist am besten", grinst die neunjährige Elfe, "die ist nur einmal im Jahr, Disneyland hat immer offen."

Eine ergebene Fangemeinde

Trotz des satten Preises waren die Blizzcon-Karten, die übers Internet in zwei Tranchen à 10.000 Stück angeboten wurden, in wenigen Sekunden ausverkauft. Weitere 100.000 Menschen buchten für das Wochenende den HD-Videostream - vier Kanäle mit rund 50 Stunden Live-Programm aus Wettbewerben, Bühnen-Shows und Entwickler-Diskussionen zu einem Preis von knapp 40 US-Dollar.

Eine derartige Kosten und Mühen ignorierende Leidenschaft kennt man eigentlich nur aus Musik und Sport, kein Spielehersteller verfügt über eine derart ergebene Fangemeinde wie Blizzard. "Die Spieler schätzen unsere Detailarbeit. Wir nehmen uns einfach so viel Zeit für unsere Spiele, wie wir benötigen", versucht Mike Morhaime Blizzards Erfolgsrezept zu erklären.



Zweifellos sind die Kalifornier eines von wenigen Entwicklungsstudios, die sich in puncto Veröffentlichungsterminen nicht sklavisch Marketing und Finanzabteilung unterwerfen. "It's done when it's done" - man bringt ein Spiel auf den Markt, wenn es fertig ist. Für Blizzard, einen der letzten erfolgreichen Hersteller von Vollpreisspielen für PC, ist das ein traditionelles und bewährtes Motto.
Fanservice vs. Gewinnmaximierung

Trotz ihrer ungebrochenen Euphorie fürchten viele Fans einen Wandel bei Blizzard und einen Verlust des direkten Drahtes zwischen Entwicklern und Spielern, wie er auf der Blizzcon zelebriert wird. Der Grund: Die Firmenmutter Activision und deren Oberhaupt Robert Kotick - ein Manager, der sich Profitmaximierung und firmeninterne Spaßminimierung auf die Fahnen schreibt und regelmäßig die Gemüter von Spielern und Entwicklern erhitzt.

"Bobby wurde mehr aus dem Zusammenhang zitiert als jeder andere Mensch, den ich kenne. Er unterstützt uns und unsere Werte sehr", wiegelt Morhaime ab. Er glaubt, dass sich die nächsten Jahre nichts an der Firmenphilosophie ändern wird - und auch nichts an der Leidenschaft der Fans für "Starcraft", "Warcraft", "Diablo" und Blizzard: "Activision weiß, dass der wertvollste Besitz von Blizzard Entertainment die Marke Blizzard Entertainment ist."

[Neal_AE]

best sellers pc video games:
bei dem amazon verkaufsrang computerspiele rangiert:

world of warcfraft auf platz 1
call of duty auf platz 7
und starcraft 2 momentan auf platz 28.

verkaufscharts amazon usa:

call of duty platz 1.

[Neal_AE]

kompletter artikel.
http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/games/0,1518,726503,00.html


Der oberste Gerichtshof der USA wird sich am Dienstag mit Videospielen beschäftigen. Es geht um die Frage, ob der Jugendschutz für gewalthaltige Games verschärft werden muss. Gouverneur Arnold Schwarzenegger, Befürworter strenger Regeln, würde sich wohl deutsche Verhältnisse wünschen.

Geht es um Meinungsfreiheit oder Kinderschutz?

Schwarzeneggers Gegner in dem Prozess, der nun den obersten Gerichtshof erreicht, ist vor allem der Branchenverband Entertainment Software Association (ESA), der die größten Videospielhersteller vertritt. Die Phalanx derer, die freien Verkauf für alle Arten von Spielen fordern, umfasst Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, LucasArts und viele andere. Die ESA wird außerdem vom Film-Branchenverband Motion Picture Association of America und anderen Branchenverbänden unterstützt. George Rose, bei Activision Blizzard für politische Fragen zuständig, sagte vor dem Beginn des Showdown-Prozesses: "Es geht hier weniger um einen Videospielfall als vielmehr um einen Fall im Zusammenhang mit dem ersten Verfassungszusatz." Dieser betrifft unter anderem Rede-, Meinungs- und Pressefreiheit.

[Neal_AE]

wäre doch gelacht.... hier sehen wir bald einen kurs.. jenseits der 15 $..

dafür sorgen schon die koreaner.. gefolgt von den europäern.. und den freunden des burgers.

damit meine ich nur das sc 2 geschäft. die andern titel laufen ja auch gut. also diabolo, und der große maistream-rest wie call of duty, james bond und der music hero kram.

alles juut.

[Neal_AE]

kerrigan.. der kurs... und die zerg, lol.

[Neal_AE]

Euro am Sonntag Archivbericht
Activision - Blockbuster im Anmarsch

10.11.2010 - Ausgabe 45/10
Der US-Videospieleriese Activision rüstet sich für den Spielestart des Jahres. Begleitet von einer millionenschweren Werbekampagne

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Der US-Videospieleriese Activision rüstet sich für den Spielestart des Jahres. Begleitet von einer millionenschweren Werbekampagne schicken die Kalifornier am Dienstag mit "Call of Duty: Black Ops" die neueste Version ihres Ego-Shooters an den Start. Bereits die Vorgängerversion spielte allein am Starttag 310 Millionen Dollar ein und war damit der erfolgreichste Titel in der Geschichte der Unterhaltungsbranche. "Black Ops" dürfte der nächste Megaseller werden. Kaufen.

[Neal_AE]

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Sets New Opening Day Sales Record With Approximately $360 Million in North America and United Kingdom Alone

Most Anticipated Game of the Year Becomes Biggest Entertainment Launch in History

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Shattering its own day-one sales record, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced that Treyarch's highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Black Ops has become the biggest entertainment launch ever with an estimated sell-through of approximately $360 million in North America and the United Kingdom alone in the first 24 hours of its release, as compared to last year's estimated day-one sell-through of $310 million for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® 2 in North America and the United Kingdom, according to internal Activision estimates.

Call of Duty: Black Ops, marks the second year in a row that the Call of Duty franchise has set day one launch records across all forms of entertainment. In its first day on November 9, the blockbuster title sold through approximately 5.6 million copies in North America and the United Kingdom, as compared to 4.7 million copies for last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, according to internal Activision estimates.

Call of Duty: Black Ops is one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year worldwide and was released with unprecedented retailer support and more than 12,000 midnight openings around the globe.

"There has never been another entertainment franchise that has set opening day records for two consecutive years and we are on track to outperform last year's five-day global sales record of $550 million," said Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard, Inc. "The game's success underscores the pop culture appeal of the brand. Call of Duty: Black Ops is the finest game that Treyarch has ever made and raises the bar for online gameplay by delivering the deepest and most intense Call of Duty experience yet. The Call of Duty franchise has over 25 million players around the world that are engaged in billions of hours of online gameplay, and we are committed to supporting them with new content and features on a more frequent and regular basis."

Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language. For additional information visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

[Neal_AE]

Activision released StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in the third quarter, which sold more than one million copies within the first 24 hours of its release, instantly making it the best-selling PC game of 2010, and more than 1.5 million copies within the first 48 hours of its release, making it the fastest-selling strategy game of all time.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty sold more than three million copies worldwide in the first month of its release.

[Neal_AE]

Activision expects to release six new titles in the fourth quarter of 2010, which include Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, D J Hero, Tony Hawk: SHRED, Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions, GoldenEye 007 and Bakugan.

Activision will also publish its much hyped game Call of Duty: Black Ops on November 9, 2010. On December 7, 2010, Activision expects to release World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the much awaited third expansion of the most popular subscription-based multi-player game, World of Warcraft.

[Neal_AE]

die frage ist, wann diabolo III veröffentlicht wird. immerhin das erfolgreichste rollenspiel im game universum.

[schnorps01]

Also ich bin hier auch sehr zuversichtlich. Die Verkaufszahlen sind schon der Hammer. Bin seid 2 Wochen bei Blizzard mit am Start und lass alles gespannt auf mich zukommen. Hier macht man nichts falsch.

[Neal_AE]

informative links zum thema.
(computer wie pc und mac sind die meistgenutzten software-spiele-plattformen)

videosspiel platformen:

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videospielkonsole#7._Generation_.282005_bis_heute.29

computerspiel genre:

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genre_(Computerspiel)

blizzard, activision und activision/blizzard:

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_Entertainment

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activision

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activision_Blizzard

[Neal_AE]

diese verkackten banken und institutionellen. activision... da kaufen sich banken dicke batzen (hunderttausende...aktien) bei 11 $ und halten... in der zwischenzeit verhökern die arschgeigen (banken und institutionellen) calls... alles grün und bestens... nahe bei der 12 $ schmeissen die hunde (banken und institutionellen) die aktien auf den tisch... streichen die immensen calls ein.. und steigen bei 11 $ wieder ein.. und das seit monaten jahren. bei acti.

mich verstört dieses verhalten.

[schnorps01]

360 Millionen Dollar Umsatz in 24 Stunden! Activision Blizzard hat mit seinem Action-Hit „Call of Duty: Black Ops“ einen neuen Entertainment-Rekord aufgestellt. Zum Vergleich: Kino-Blockbuster „Avatar“ schaffte am ersten Wochenende „nur“ 232 Millionen Dollar.

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im NovemberDer siebte Teil der beliebten Shooter-Reihe verkaufte sich 5,6 Millionen Mal an einem einzigen Tag, teilte der Hersteller mit. Schon die Vorbestellungen ließen auf einen neuen Rekord schließen. Die Aktien von Activision legten um 0,4 Prozent zu.

Das Spiel wurde am 9. November weltweit auf den Markt gebracht. In vielen Städten wurde der Mitternachtsverkauf mit großen Premieren-Partys eingeleitet.

[Neal_AE]

/ 17.11.2010 / 10:22
Activision
Bizarre vor Verkauf, Blizzard vor Vergrößerung

Das Jahresendgeschäft 2010 ist so gut wie geschafft, jetzt sortiert Activision Blizzard seine Ressourcen neu: Dem britischen Rennspielstudio Bizarre Creations droht die Schließung - und die Entwicklerzentrale von Blizzard in Kalifornien wird kräftig ausgebaut.


Bei Activision Blizzard steht für 2010 nur noch die Veröffentlichung von Cataclysm, der Erweiterung für World of Warcraft, auf der Agenda. Kein Wunder, dass das Unternehmen jetzt seine Ressourcen für die Zukunft neu sortiert. Das Unternehmen hat bestätigt, dass insbesondere die Zukunft von Bizarre Creations aus Liverpool auf dem Prüfstand steht. Sowohl eine Schließung als auch ein Verkauf seien möglich. Das Entwicklerstudio mit rund 170 Angestellten hat zuletzt das 007-Actionspiel James Bond: Blood Stone produziert.

Besonders ärgerlich dürfte für Activision allerdings Blur gewesen sein: In das im Frühjahr 2010 veröffentlichte Rennspiel hatte der Publisher viel Geld für die Vermarktung investiert, trotzdem gilt das Programm aus kommerzieller Sicht als Flop. Activision hatte Bizarre Creations - das bei Spielern vor allem für Project Gotham Racing bekannt ist - erst Ende 2007 für rund 68 Millionen US-Dollar gekauft.

Bestätigt ist, dass Activision das US-Studio Budcat Creations schließt. Die rund 90 Mitarbeiter hatten vor allem an Portierungen von Serien wie Guitar Hero gearbeitet.

Die Entwicklungszentrale von Blizzard im kalifornischen Irvine hingegen - wo die Hauptarbeit an World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2 und Diablo 3 erledigt wird - bekommt Ende 2010 eine kräftige Erweiterung. Bislang arbeiten dort rund 1.100 Angestellte, künftig sollen es gut 500 mehr sein. (ps)

[Neal_AE]

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Sets New Five Day Entertainment Industry Record Grossing More Than $650 Million Worldwide

Largest Entertainment Launch in History Establishes New Xbox® LIVE™ Record with 2.6 Million Unique Players in One Day
Call of Duty: Black Ops Was Best-Selling Video Game Launch of All Time on Amazon.com and at GameStop

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Treyarch's Call of Duty®: Black Ops has shattered theatrical box office, book and video game sales records for five-day worldwide sell through in dollars. The game established an all-new five-day worldwide sell-through record of more than $650 million, exceeding Activision's previous five-day worldwide record of $550 million set by last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® 2, according to internal Activision estimates.

"Call of Duty has become the first entertainment property in history to set five-day launch records for two consecutive years across all forms of entertainment," said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard. "The title's success illustrates the mass appeal of interactive entertainment as millions of consumers are choosing to play Call of Duty: Black Ops at unprecedented levels rather than engage in other forms of media. The number of people playing online and the number of hours they are playing demonstrates how online gaming has become a mainstream form of entertainment and certainly validates Activision Blizzard's leadership role in online entertainment."

"There are many reasons for the success of Black Ops, but first and foremost is the fact that our team at Treyarch delivered a truly awesome game, and in the process have established themselves as one of the most talented developers in the world," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO, Activision Publishing. "There are millions of people all over the world engaging in this community. It's our job to keep them coming back for more."

In addition to beating all previous first-and five-day box office, book and video game sell-through records, Call of Duty: Black Ops set two new records on Xbox® LIVE™.

According to Microsoft:

More than 5.9 million multiplayer hours were logged playing Call of Duty: Black Ops by end of launch day, November 9.
More than 2.6 million unique gamers played Call of Duty: Black Ops in one day on November 9.

"With a record breaking performance on Xbox LIVE, home to the world's largest Call of Duty gaming community, Call of Duty: Black Ops has already carved out its legacy as one of the biggest video games in history," said Don Mattrick, president of the interactive entertainment business at Microsoft. "We congratulate our partners at Activision and Treyarch and are proud to continue offering the best Call of Duty experience to our 25 million global Xbox LIVE members by launching all Call of Duty map packs first on Xbox 360."

The game also was a tremendous success on the PlayStation® 3 and the best-selling video game launch of all time on Amazon.com and at GameStop.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops has been an incredible success on PlayStation 3," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA). "Treyarch's latest efforts are driving unprecedented traffic to the PlayStation Network with the flagship online experience this holiday season."

"Call of Duty: Black Ops had the highest number of pre-orders of any video game to date," said Paul Raines, CEO, GameStop. "It went on to become our biggest video game launch ever, which bodes well for game sales as we enter the holidays."

Activision is excited about the performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops, but given that it is still very early in the holiday shopping season, the company remains cautiously optimistic.

Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language. For additional information visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.

[Neal_AE]

Analysts are overwhelmingly bullish on Activision, with 22 rating its stock "buy" and just two ranking it "hold." None rate the stock "sell." A median price target of $14.53 suggests a 12-month return of 25%. RBC Capital Markets forecasts that the stock will appreciate 38% to $16. Deutsche Bank expects a rally of 30% to $15. The lowest price target comes from Piper Jaffray, which expects Activision's shares to rise a modest 12% to $13. Piper released a note this week in response to the monthly video-game report from researcher NPD.

[Neal_AE]

weltweiter start. blizzard kurs zieht an !.

World of Warcraft(R): Cataclysm(TM) Official Global Launch Events

Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate with players at multiple stores around the world on the eve of new expansion's December 7 launch

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blizzard Entertainment today announced several official launch events to celebrate the upcoming release of World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™, the highly anticipated third expansion for the world's most popular subion-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Starting on the night of December 6, key retail partners in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the region of Taiwan will welcome gamers who want to be among the first to purchase and play Cataclysm. Members of the World of Warcraft development team will be on hand at each of the events to meet with players and sign their copies of the expansion.

In Canada, the launch event will take place at the EBGames/GameStop located at 425 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario, starting at 10:00 p.m. EST on December 6. Before the expansion goes on sale at midnight, gamers will enjoy a dance contest showcasing players' favorite moves from the game and featuring great prizes for the winning competitors. For further details on each of the global launch events, visit www.blizzard.com/company/events/. In addition to the official Canadian launch event, other retail locations around the country will open at midnight to support gamers looking to pick up their copy of the expansion the moment it goes live. Please check with your local retailers for further details.

"After two years of development, we're excited to now be just two weeks away from releasing our best World of Warcraft expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Cataclysm will add a huge amount of new content to the game and change the face of Azeroth forever, and we can't wait to celebrate this launch with players around the world."

Attendees at the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launch events will have the opportunity to purchase the standard edition of the expansion as well as the Collector's Edition, which contains the following bonus items in addition to the game disc:

An exclusive World of Warcraft: Cataclysm behind-the-scenes DVD including over an hour of developer interviews and commentaries
The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition soundtrack CD
The Art of Cataclysm, a 176-page hardback book featuring never-before-seen artwork from the development process
Starter pack and exclusive cards for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
Exclusive in-game pet, Lil' Deathwing
A special-edition World of Warcraft: Cataclysm mouse pad
The first two World of Warcraft expansions, The Burning Crusade® and Wrath of the Lich King®, each shattered PC-game sales records upon their release.* In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races -- worgen and goblins -- will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they'll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

For more information about World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, visit www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/. With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently open -- visit www.blizzard.com/jobs/ for more information and to learn how to apply.

[schnorps01]

November 22, 2010 11:37 AM Eastern Time
World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™ Official Global Launch Events
Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate with players at multiple stores around the world on the eve of new expansion’s December 7 launch

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blizzard Entertainment today announced several official launch events to celebrate the upcoming release of World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™, the highly anticipated third expansion for the world’s most popular subion-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Starting on the night of December 6, key retail partners in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the region of Taiwan will welcome gamers who want to be among the first to purchase and play Cataclysm. Members of the World of Warcraft development team will be on hand at each of the events to meet with players and sign their copies of the expansion.

“Cataclysm will add a huge amount of new content to the game and change the face of Azeroth forever, and we can't wait to celebrate this launch with players around the world.”
.In Canada, the launch event will take place at the EBGames/GameStop located at 425 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario, starting at 10:00 p.m. EST on December 6. Before the expansion goes on sale at midnight, gamers will enjoy a dance contest showcasing players' favorite moves from the game and featuring great prizes for the winning competitors. For further details on each of the global launch events, visit www.blizzard.com/company/events/. In addition to the official Canadian launch event, other retail locations around the country will open at midnight to support gamers looking to pick up their copy of the expansion the moment it goes live. Please check with your local retailers for further details.

"After two years of development, we're excited to now be just two weeks away from releasing our best World of Warcraft expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Cataclysm will add a huge amount of new content to the game and change the face of Azeroth forever, and we can't wait to celebrate this launch with players around the world."

Attendees at the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launch events will have the opportunity to purchase the standard edition of the expansion as well as the Collector’s Edition, which contains the following bonus items in addition to the game disc:

•An exclusive World of Warcraft: Cataclysm behind-the-scenes DVD including over an hour of developer interviews and commentaries
•The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector’s Edition soundtrack CD
•The Art of Cataclysm, a 176-page hardback book featuring never-before-seen artwork from the development process
•Starter pack and exclusive cards for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
•Exclusive in-game pet, Lil’ Deathwing
•A special-edition World of Warcraft: Cataclysm mouse pad
The first two World of Warcraft expansions, The Burning Crusade® and Wrath of the Lich King®, each shattered PC-game sales records upon their release.* In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races -- worgen and goblins -- will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they'll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

For more information about World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, visit www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/. With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently open -- visit www.blizzard.com/jobs/ for more information and to learn how to apply.

For press inquiries, please contact Rob Hilburger in Blizzard Entertainment public relations at [e-mail] or [phone] Ext. 13228.

* Based on internal company records, public data, and reports from key distribution partners.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twelve #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Blizzard Entertainment generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” “future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Blizzard Entertainment’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Blizzard Entertainment’s products, competition from the used game market, industry competition and competition from other forms of entertainment, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as real-time strategy, action–role-playing and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers who can create high quality “hit” titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

[Neal_AE]

2 tage nasaq und dow 1.2% im grünen und blizzard lässt die 11 $ 90 hinter sich..

[Neal_AE]

1 Dec, 2010 09:00 CET
Black Ops, DemonWare, Call of Duty
TeliaSonera International Carrier Selected by Activision’s DemonWare

​TeliaSonera International Carrier today announced that it has signed a three year deal with DemonWare, to ensure that multiplayer gamers around the world continue to enjoy a fast and reliable online gaming experience.

[Neal_AE]

great. 12 $ sind da.

[Neal_AE]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.155.750 von Neal_AE am 15.09.10 16:03:16

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) looks to have been the big winner, no surprise, Wilson notes, with the top selling game release of all time, Call of Duty: Black Ops. That title made up over a third of software sales in the quarter. Activision’s total sales rose 14%, more than double what Wilson was expecting.

Based on those results, he raised his forecast for sales of Call of Duty to 20 million copies from 16 million previously. Wilson also raised his EPS estimate for Activision for this year and next, to 79 cents from 76 cents.

That’s right: no EPS growth for Activision in 2011. However, given the company will probably beat this quarter’s estimates on Call of Duty sales, the stock is an Outperform, in Wilson’s view. He gives it a $13 price target.

ATVI shares today are up 3 cents at $12.20.

[Neal_AE]

Im Gegensatz zum heimischen Spielehersteller JoWooD geht der US-Spielegigant Activision, bekannt durch das Online-Rollenspiel "World of Warcraft" und "Call of Duty", mit einer positiven Jahresperformance von 11,97% ins neue Jahr.

Der direkte Konkurrent, Electronic Arts, besonders präsent im Sportsgame-Sektor, beendet das Handelsjahr 2010 mit einem Verlust von 7,72%.

Auch die Analystenmeinungen zu Activision sprechen auf Bloomberg eine eindeutige Sprache: 22 von 24 Investmenthäusern stufen den Titel auf Buy, 2 auf Hold.

[Neal_AE]

neuer anlauf auf die 12-12,50.

am achten februar kommen die jahresendzahlen q4.

[Neal_AE]

What's It Going to Take to Move Activision Blizzard?
By Brian Stoffel | More Articles
February 2, 2011 | Comments (2)

Video game maker Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI) is one of the most popular stocks in all of Fooldom. A total of 6,900 CAPS players have entered Activision into their scorecard, and 98% of them believe the company will outperform the S&P 500. The headlines would lead you to believe this is a no-brainer; among Activision's recent successes:

Modern Warfare 2 (2009) was the second-best-selling video game of all time.
Black Ops (2010) topped $1 billion in sales in the first six weeks on the market.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (2010) was the fastest selling game of all time, selling 3.3 million copies in its first month.
Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010) was close on Cataclysm's heels, selling 3 million copies in its first month.
And what do investors have to show for this? Shares have gone down 10% since Modern Warfare was released 15 months ago. This leads frustrated investors to ponder:

For the love of God, when will this stock start moving up?

There are four hypotheses as to why the stock has been held down and what it will take to get it going.

Hypothesis No. 1: The P/E is out of whack
Currently, the company's P/E sits at 39.6. Non-recurring charges have caused this key ratio to be a little crazy. This is primarily due to the 2008 merger between Activision (which makes console video games) and Blizzard (which focuses on online gaming). The forward P/E, which is free of such one-time charges, is at a much more reasonable 14.

Although it's tempting to place the blame on the skewed P/E, I find it hard to believe that institutional investors are unaware of these circumstances. Maybe when the P/E normalizes, it will help, but I don't think this is our culprit.

Hypothesis No. 2: Social gaming is taking over
When Facebook opened up its platform to apps, casual gamers came in droves. Farmville, the site's most popular app, has more than 53 million active members. Angry Birds, another popular app available on Facebook as well as smartphones, has been downloaded 50 million times.

While the price tag for such games is either minuscule or nonexistent, why would anyone pay up for Activision games that can run as much as $60? Could the ground be shifting under Activision's feet, as bearish analysts say?

Again, I don't think we have our culprit here. The sales numbers from the latest releases make it pretty clear that consumers are still willing to pay up for quality games.

Hypothesis No. 3: There's no guarantee of future blockbusters
The video game industry can be brutal. Instead of raw materials or brand power, video game companies live and die by the quality of the games they produce. Talent is the most valuable asset to these companies. Even if Activision has been on a tear lately, who's to say that it will continue?

Here I think investors have a valid concern. Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) used to sit atop the gaming industry. But a lack of creative and engaging games has caused the company to remain relatively stagnant for years now.

I believe, however, that Activision has a pretty solid plan for approaching this problem. Instead of having just one studio develop its games, Activision has 16 different studios at its disposal. The sheer quantity of engineers working on the next big thing raises the probability that a quality end product will rise to the surface.

How can investors be convinced of such an outcome? In one word: consistency. Two years of blockbuster games is nice, but some may consider it dumb luck. Run that streak up to five years, and now we're looking at a trend.

Hypothesis No. 4: The gaming industry is in a cyclical depression
The past few years have not treated video game companies well at all. The just-ended 2010 saw video game sales show no growth. The year before, video game sales fell 8%.

Activision, Electronic Arts, and Grand-Theft Auto maker Take Two Interactive (Nasdaq: TTWO) have all been stuck in a two-year rut. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the gaming industry expanded its base of customers rapidly. Though this was good for profits at the time, it spelled trouble when the recession arrived in 2008. Instead of a base of hard-core gamers, these companies now had customers who had no problem walking away from the newest release.

Without a doubt, this has been the foremost drain on the industry, and the price of Activision's stock. There's only one thing that will truly improve this situation: time.

Eventually, unemployment will fall, consumer spending will rise, and more video games will be bought. When that time comes, investors will be looking for the cream of the crop to invest in. Expect to see Activision shares skyrocket when that day comes.

[Neal_AE]

heute gibts die Q4 zahlen.. SPANNUNG !!

[geldspender]

Wenige beobachten diese Aktie aber auf dem Niveau sehe ich einen Boden.
Bei positiven Infos kann die Aktie wieder 11-12€ erreichen, in den
nächsten 12 Mon.

[Betterway]

Hallo, bin neu hier - und ebenfalls begeistert ! Gruß B.

[R-BgO]

Niedergang von WoW?: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/games/0,1518,821779,00.html

[Neal_AE]

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Rekord Videospiel erlöst halbe Milliarde Dollar am ersten Tag
Autor: dpa-AFX
| 17.11.2012, 14:18 | 382 Aufrufe | 0 | druckversion

SANTA MONICA (dpa-AFX) - Es ist ein neuer Rekord: Das Kampfspiel 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' hat am ersten Verkaufstag einen Umsatz von mehr als 500 Millionen Dollar (393 Mio Euro) eingebracht. Das teilte der Hersteller Activision Blizzard am Freitag mit. Den bisherigen Bestwert hatte vor einem Jahr die vergangene Ausgabe 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' mit 400 Millionen Dollar beim Start in den USA und Großbritannien aufgestellt.


Die Zahlen zeigen das wirtschaftliche Gewicht der großen Titel in der Spieleindustrie. Die Spiele der 'Call of Duty'-Reihe zusammen hätten inzwischen mehr Geld eingebracht als die Kino-Erlöse der 'Star Wars'-Filme und der 'Harry Potter'-Reihe, betonte der Chef von Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick. Zugleich steht die klassische Branche derzeit unter Druck durch günstige oder kostenlose Online-Spiele und Games für Smartphones und Tablets. Deswegen werden für sie Serien-Hits wie 'Call of Duty' immer wichtiger./so/DP/stk

[Angantyr]

Hm, Vivendi verkauft zu circa 10,30 € und der Aktienkurs in Frankfurt springt auf 13 €. Das leuchtet mir nicht so ganz ein. Deswegen hab ich mich grad von meinem Anteil getrennt und schau mir das von der Seitenlinie weiter an.

[Neal_AE]

well. blizzard ist ein 35 $ wert. die zeit ist easy.

[gauss22]

So wie es aussieht war es nicht so, dass Vivendi die Anteile unbedingt loswerden wollte, sondern eher so, dass Activision gern zurückkaufen wollte.

Das ganze war wohl schon länger in Planung und wird von Analysten bisher auch eher als positiv gewertet (--> erkaufte Unabhängigkeit).

Übrigens: Im Nachgang gab es jetzt noch ein paar "schmutzige" News. Dabei sollen wohl die beiden "mächtigen" Leute bei Activision (CEO Kotick und Co-Chairman Kelly) beim Rückkauf Insider-Handel begangen haben. Die beiden verfügen wohl jetzt (direkt und indirekt) über fast 25% der Anteile am Unternehmen, was für den Rest des Aufsichtsrats wohl schon tough wäre. Auch über den 10% Discount für den Rückkauf gibt es wohl Klage.

So gesehen könnte der Verkauf wohl (zumindest mittelfristig) sehr positiv gewertet werden. Falls er aber durch die Gerüchte um Insider-Handel jetzt doch noch geblockt wird, wird das für den Kurs sicher nichts Gutes verheißen...