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Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games and related services for PC, console, and mobile. It operates popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Diablo, Candy Crush, Hearthstone, and Overwatch across multiple genres and platforms. Revenue comes from game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions, advertising, merchandise, and esports events. The company builds a large global community and aims to deliver socially connected gaming experiences at scale while monetizing through multiple channels.
About Activision-Blizzard
Industries
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1979
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What believers are saying
- Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2 opens a new platform audience in 2026.
- Crossplay with PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X strengthens multiplayer network effects.
- The Paramount live-action Call of Duty film expands franchise awareness beyond gamers.
What critics are saying
- Warzone's PS4 and Xbox One cutoff forces upgrades and can accelerate player churn.
- Switch 2 parity failures would weaken Microsoft's ten-year Nintendo agreement.
- A weak Spyro reboot would underline the fragility of Activision's non-Call of Duty IPs.
What makes Activision-Blizzard unique
- Activision Blizzard owns Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Candy Crush franchises.[2][3]
- Its portfolio spans console, PC, and mobile, reducing dependence on one platform.[2][8]
- The company combines game publishing, esports, and film adaptations under one entertainment brand.[2][6]
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Funding
Total Funding
$70.1B
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 5%2 year growth
↑ 5%Paramount has struck a deal with Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard to develop a live-action Call of Duty feature.
PlayStation VR is no longer number one.subscriber numbers are rising exponentially.and Microsoft will inherit the oPushAlertngoing investigation and lawsuits against Activision by US authorities over alleged abuse and harassment of female employees.
In its latest campaign, Activision launched "The Guild," a fake robotics firm built to promote Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
There are several claims online that Kalshi has partnered with Activision in some way, but there's no official word from either company that the partnership is any deeper than Kalshi appearing in the trailer.
On August 19, during the Opening Night Live showcase, Activision's studios will unveil Black Ops 7 beyond what they've already shown, hopefully contending for their slice of the FPS pie and wrangling attention away from Battlefield 6.
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About Activision-Blizzard
Industries
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1979
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