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Industries
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$975M
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1979
Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide audience, from casual mobile players to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. Activision Blizzard stands out in the competitive gaming market by offering high-quality, immersive experiences that encourage community and social interaction among players.
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Total Funding
$975M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
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
Activision acquired the Liverpool-based studio in 2007 for $67.4 million.
Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, making it the third-largest gaming company. The deal, completed in 2023, included a $95 per share buyout for Activision shareholders. Despite increased revenue, Microsoft laid off 1,900 workers across Activision, Xbox, and ZeniMax in 2024. The acquisition faced legal challenges but was approved, with Activision's 10,000 employees joining Microsoft's Xbox division. The gaming sector struggles with post-pandemic challenges.
Following a tease, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have announced Spyro Reignited Trilogy will release for Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, November 12.
On October 24th, Activision Blizzard teamed up with Abu Dhabi Gaming to kick off the super-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in what might be the most badass launch event I've come across this year.
To celebrate the global launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Activision has once again teamed up with Monster Energy to offer energy drink consumers some exclusive rewards.
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Industries
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$975M
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1979
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