Call of Duty Mobile has blown away previous launches on mobile and should be a welcome sign for Activision Blizzard’s mobile prospects.
The publisher pulled in a better than expected performance for Q3, and analysts believe that Activision Blizzard is in good shape for future growth.
At BlizzCon 2019, J. Allen Brack’s apology and acceptance of protesters for Hong Kong overshadowed its game announcements, including Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV.
The popular first-person shooter also broke Activision’s record for PC launches and digital sales.
Following a reduction in Blitzchung’s suspension, American University players have now also been banned for six months. We chat with an attorney about free speech. [UPDATED]
After days of silence, Blizzard released a statement addressing the controversial player ban at the Hearthstone Grandmaster’s Tournament late Friday afternoon. While Blitzchung’s prize has been restored and his ban time reduced, the top-level player isn’t sure he’ll want to return to competitive Hearthstone.
The backlash against Blizzard is palpable, and it could damage the studio’s brand and business. GameDaily chats with analysts about Blizzard’s bottom line, and PR veterans about crisis management. [UPDATE]
NPD predicts that Modern Warfare will be the top-selling game in the U.S. in 2019.
The powerhouse franchise makes its mobile debut to the tune of 20 million downloads.
David Messinger will oversee marketing across the company, including Blizzard and King. One analyst tells GameDaily that this could be a way to turn perception around for the slumping publisher.
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