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Between 1997 and 2001, the company switched parents and names multiple times before ending up organized under Vivendi Universal (later renamed Vivendi). On July 10, 2008, Vivendi Games merged with Activision to create Activision Blizzard.
The deal was approved by Activision's shareholders on July 8, 2008, and the merger was finalized on July 10, creating Activision Blizzard while dissolving Vivendi Games.
TitlePlatform (s)Release DateDeveloper (s)March 29, 2001April 19, 2001The Mummy ReturnsApril 26, 2001Game BrainsHoyle SlotsMay 1, 2001Dec 2, 2007 · Activision and Vivendi Games are to merge, becoming the world's largest independent videogame publisher, in a deal valued at USD 18.9 billion. The new company, Activision Blizzard, now boasts a...
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Dec 3, 2007 · Vivendi SA said Sunday that it plans to acquire a controlling stake in Activision Inc. and combine the company with Vivendi Games, a deal that would create a rival to Electronic Arts Inc. as the...
Jul 28, 2008 · A statement from the firm released late on Monday announced that Activision "...will broaden its product portfolio by adding Vivendi Games' multi-million unit selling properties Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age and Spyro to its roster of proven franchises.
History. CUC/Cendant. On February 21, 1996, CUC International announced its intention to acquire Davidson & Associates (including Blizzard Entertainment) and Sierra On-Line, two American video game companies, in a US$ 1.8 billion stock swap. The deal closed on July 24, 1996.
May 16, 2024 · In 2008, Vivendi Games merged with Activision, and the two companies became Activision Blizzard. As to why, Vivendi Games most likely wanted Activision’s marketing and distribution, while Activision wanted Blizzard’s online presence.
