Activision
PulseAugur coverage of Activision — every cluster mentioning Activision across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Steam sales surge to $11.1B in H1 2026, driven by Chinese players and legacy titles
Steam has reportedly achieved record-breaking sales, generating an estimated $11.1 billion in the first half of 2026. This figure represents a 14.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year and surpasse…
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Activision slammed for low-effort Call of Duty ports
Tech experts are criticizing Activision for what they deem a low-effort port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 to the PlayStation 5. The ports have drawn negative attention due to their high price point and perceived l…
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Evercade launches Activision-focused retro handheld
Hyper Mega Tech, a sister company to Evercade and owned by Blaze Entertainment, has released a new retro handheld console called the Evercade Shadow. This device is specifically designed to emulate Activision games, off…
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Gaming industry faces layoffs as new hardship fund and retro game remake emerge
The United Videogame Workers union has established the Game Worker Hardship Fund to assist individuals impacted by ongoing layoffs in the North American gaming industry. This initiative aims to provide financial support…
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Microsoft Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs, divests five studios amid margin crisis
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a significant restructuring, including the elimination of 3,200 jobs throughout fiscal year 2027 and the divestment of five game studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited low profit mar…
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Xbox confirms 3,200 job cuts, divests four studios
Xbox is implementing significant layoffs, cutting approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, with half of these reductions occurring immediately. This move affects various studios under the Xbox umbrella, including Ac…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 rereleases coming to PlayStation in July
Activision and Treyarch are set to rerelease Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation consoles in July. These new ports will bring the popular titles to a new generation of players.
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UK Police Officer Investigated for AI Use; Elden Ring Dev Faces Shareholder Pressure
A police officer in the UK is under criminal investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence, marking the first known case of its kind. Meanwhile, shareholders are reportedly pressuring FromSoftware, the maker…
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FromSoftware faces shareholder pressure; Call of Duty: MW4 early access confirmed
A hedge fund is reportedly pressuring Kadokawa Future Publishing, the parent company of FromSoftware, to improve its financial performance. This pressure may involve demanding changes to FromSoftware's operations or man…
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Modern Warfare 4 Revives Call of Duty's Early Campaign Access
Call of Duty is reintroducing its campaign early access feature with the upcoming release of Modern Warfare 4. This mode will be available up to a week before the game's official launch, marking a return after a two-yea…
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Indie game Voidling Bound blends Skylanders with space exploration
Voidling Bound is a new indie game developed by Hatchery Game, featuring creature-raising mechanics reminiscent of the Skylanders franchise. Players take on the role of a Space Wrangler, transferring their consciousness…
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SEGA announces Crazy Taxi, Activision reveals new Spyro game
SEGA has officially announced "Crazy Taxi: World Tour," a new installment in the beloved racing game series. Separately, Activision and Toys for Bob revealed "Spyro: A Realm Beyond," a new game in the Spyro the Dragon f…
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Gaming News: Cairn DLC, IGN Live 2026, and CoD: MW4 Details Emerge
The survival climbing game Cairn is releasing a free DLC titled 'On the Trail' on August 13th. Separately, IGN Live 2026 is underway, showcasing gaming and entertainment news, including details about Call of Duty: Moder…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reveals DMZ extraction mode
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has revealed its new extraction shooter mode, DMZ. This mode was showcased with a new trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase. Activision and Infinity Ward are the publisher and developer b…
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Summer Game Fest kicks off with game reveals and industry updates
Summer Game Fest is kicking off with a series of announcements and showcases, including the main event hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James. The festival will feature updates on numerous games across all platforms, w…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Devs Promise Grounded Cosmetics
Developers at Activision and Infinity Ward have assured players that cosmetic items in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will remain grounded. They have encouraged fans to "keep the receipts" as a testament to their commit…
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Call of Duty: Warzone ends PS4 and Xbox One support
Activision will discontinue support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles for Call of Duty: Warzone later this year. Players will need to transition to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S consoles to continue playing the game.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches Oct 23, drops last-gen consoles
Activision has announced "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4," set to release on October 23rd. The game will feature a new campaign with global locations, an expanded DMZ mode, and significant gameplay updates including dyn…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announced for Switch 2 debut
Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward, set to release on October 23rd. Notably, this installment will mark the franchise's debut on a Nintendo console, specifical…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Announced, Proton Mail Targets Gmail Users
Activision has announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, and will be available on Nintendo Switch 2. Separately, Proton Mail is enhancing its service to facilitate user transit…