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Blizzard’s Diablo 4 has reportedly generated $150 million from in-game microtransactions since its release in June 2023. The information comes from a now-deleted LinkedIn post by Harrison Froeschke, Blizzard's senior product manager. According to Eurogamer, in the post, Froeschke said:...

Former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard President Mike Ybarra has an interesting idea: he suggested adding a tipping feature to video games. This feature would allow players to give extra money, maybe $10 or $20, directly to the developers of games they really love, IGN reported. See Also:...

Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra thinks that being acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will allow it to be more independent and serve players "better than we ever have." What Happened: Ybarra expressed optimism for the studio's future autonomy following its acquisition by Xbox,...

Over the years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been known for his love of video games, something he often tweets about. At the age of 12, Musk sold a video game company he created for $500, which might be why he loves video games so much. After tweeting many times about popular game Elden Ring in 2022,...

One of the biggest storylines for the video game sector continues to be the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), which was announced in January 2022. Benzinga talked with Activision Blizzard CFO Armin Zerza to get an update on the...

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) delayed and cancelled the last couple BlizzCon events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now pausing plans for the next one.  What Happened: Blizzard announced Tuesday it is pausing the next BlizzCon. “We’ve decided to take a step back...

The departures of leading game developers and creators continues for Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI). The latest departure could impact one of the company’s highest anticipated games. What Happened: Overwatch Executive Producer Chacko Sonny is leaving Blizzard Entertainment. He...

This year is an exciting year for gamers. New gaming platforms incorporate fintech innovations based on blockchain and more, ushering in online automation and bringing parts of the gaming community together while also offering other advances in technologies like provably fair gaming. Some companies...

Digitization of distribution, in-game monetization and franchise management are three trends that have transformed the video game sector according to MoffettNathanson. The firm initiated coverage of the video game sector with call-outs on three leading stocks. The Gaming Stock Analyst:...

Analysts react to the first-quarter earnings from Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) on Tuesday night. The Activision Blizzard Analysts: Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok reiterates an Outperform rating and $120 price target. KeyBanc analyst Tyler Parker reiterates an Overweight rating and ...

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported revenue of $2.28 billion in the first quarter, coming in higher than last year’s $1.79 billion and also beating the company’s guidance of $2.02 billion. The company reported non-GAAP eps of 98 cents in the quarter. Digital revenue was...

A blizzard is about to blow through parts of the Northeastern U.S., stalling late-week freight flow in the region. Snow totals will be measured in feet, and truckers may not be able to see more than a few feet in front of them at times. SONAR Critical Events: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 HEAVY...

Morgan Stanley came away from the Electronics Entertainment Expo video game trade show in Los Angeles with a better understanding of the details of some of the key releases coming up this year and what they might mean for the industry.  The Analyst Brian Nowak had six takeaways for video...

2018 will likely prove to be a do-or-die year for eSports after startups combined to raise $200 million in 2017. The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets' Evan Wingren maintains an Overweight rating on Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI)'s stock with an unchanged $80 price target. The...

The 11th annual BlizzCon event will be hosted by Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) and take place Nov. 3 and 4. The event is described as a "massive celebration of Blizzard's universes and the global player communities that bring them to life." But the event isn't just for gaming enthusiasts...