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'Call of Duty' setting entertainment records

The video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" is blasting its way into entertainment history. After hauling in the biggest-ever first-day sales total last week, the game continues break records. Activision Blizzard Inc., which released the game Nov. 10, said the latest game in its "Call of Duty" franchise made $550 million in worldwide sales during its first five days.

Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Sets All-Time Entertainment Industry Record Grossing an Estimated $550 Million Worldwide in First Five Days

Activision Blizzard, Inc. announced today that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues to shatter theatrical box office and video game sales records for five-day worldwide sell through in dollars.

Activision Publishing Hires Industry Veterans Glen A. Schofield and Michael Condrey to Lead Sledgehammer Games

Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced the appointments of industry veterans Glen A. Schofield as Vice President and General Manager and Michael Condrey as Vice President and COO of Sledgehammer Games, a new wholly-owned game development studio located in Foster City, California.

Tony Hawk(TM): RIDE(R) Rolls Onto North American Retail Shelves

It's time to get off the couch and into the game with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Tony Hawk: RIDE, the ground-breaking new entry in the popular action sports franchise. "Tony Hawk: RIDE is THE new way to play. "This is the game I've always wanted to make," said legendary pro skater Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports video game franchise in an all-new direction.

Glu Lets Gamers Pull Extreme Tricks with the Launch of Tony Hawk®: VERT for Mobile Phones Worldwide

Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of the latest installment in the award-winning skateboarding video game franchise Tony Hawk® with Tony Hawk: VERT for mobile phones.

Call of Duty(R): World at War: ZOMBIES Available Now From The App Store

This holiday season, bring the joy of slaying Zombies to the palm of your hand - Activision Publishing, Inc. and developer Treyarch, announced today the availability of the Apple iPhone & iPod Touch app: Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES.

Retailers: New Strategies for this Holiday Season

Stocked with "cautious optimism," early markdowns, and lower inventories, stores hope to avoid repeating the 2008 holiday sales debacle

Tony Hawk and Live Like a Champion Tour Roll Into Magnolia Science Academy to Promote Active Lifestyles

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and the Anthem Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour rolled into Magnolia Science Academy in Hollywood, California today to teach students the importance of eating healthy and staying active in a fun, interactive way.

Premarket roundup: Nordstrom, video games

Shares of Nordstrom Inc. dropped after the upscale department store said it had increased its provision for credit losses and issued a guidance that assumes continued "stagnant" consumer spending, at least one analyst said, perhaps disappointing investors hoping for a strong recovery in sales.

Ahead of the Bell: Video game sales fall

The sharp decline in U.S. video game sales the NPD Group reported Thursday were not surprising, and analysts widely expect sales to pick up in November. Tuesday's launch of Activision's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" and the upcoming "Assassin's Creed 2" from Ubisoft and "New Super Mario Bros." from Nintendo are expected to boost video game software sales this month.

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