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Activision 和 Blizzard 要合并了

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Video game giants in $18bn merger
By Rory Cellan-Jones
Technology correspondent, BBC News



World of Warcraft is played by more than nine million people
The companies behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft are merging in a deal which could shake up the global video games industry.
Activision and Blizzard have said they will form "the world's most profitable games business" in a deal worth $18.8bn (£9.15bn).

US-based Activision also makes hit console games such as the Tony Hawk series and Guitar Hero.

Nine million people pay a monthly subscription to play World of Warcraft.

'High-growth industry'

Blizzard is the biggest player in online gaming and Warcraft is the global market leader of what are known as massively multi-player online role-playing games, or MMORPGs.

It is currently owned by the French media group Vivendi.

As part of the merger plan, Blizzard will invest $2bn in the new company, while Activision is putting up $1bn.

The merged business will be called Activision Blizzard and its chief executive will be Activision's current CEO Bobby Kotick. Vivendi will be the biggest shareholder in the group.

Jean-Bernard Levy, Vivendi chief executive, said: "This alliance is a major strategic step for Vivendi and is another illustration of our drive to extend our presence in the entertainment sector.

"By combining Vivendi's games business with Activision, we are creating a worldwide leader in a high-growth industry."

Different strengths

The two firms are hoping that their different strengths will combine to form a business which is powerful on every gaming platform and in every territory.

Blizzard is strong in Asia, where its Starcraft series has proved hugely popular.

Starcraft, a strategy game first released in 1998, is played by millions of South Koreans in gaming cyber-cafes, and by professional gamers on television.

Activision has developed a presence on all three new generation game consoles - Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii - with franchises such as Spider-Man and X-Men.

The games software industry has been through turbulent years, with companies changing ownership and going in and out of business in rapid succession.

Activision was formed in 1979 and went through bankruptcy and a series of alliances and mergers before becoming successful.

Blizzard had been through a number of owners before ending up in the hands of Vivendi in 1998.

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只看该作者 20楼 发表于: 2007-12-08
这个太呕心了....任一家的财物报表都是很多个000的...
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只看该作者 19楼 发表于: 2007-12-07
暴雪出版,必属精品.
合并了就把精力全放在SC2和DIABLO III上面吧.:o

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只看该作者 18楼 发表于: 2007-12-05
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最初由 犬桔 发布
说起来Diablo如果有第一人称 那就穿越了


第一人称。。。 Diablo无双么 囧

啊,R-18慎戳: http://pixiv.me/setsuna1983
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只看该作者 17楼 发表于: 2007-12-05
说起来Diablo如果有第一人称 那就穿越了

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只看该作者 16楼 发表于: 2007-12-05
应该没什么影响把 COD4不习惯那种现代的……

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只看该作者 15楼 发表于: 2007-12-05
我要玩菠萝3啊啊啊啊(打滚

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只看该作者 14楼 发表于: 2007-12-05
恩,說是不會對Blizzard的工作產生影響:

http://www.blizzard.com/press/activision-faq.shtml


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Q: What are the details of the deal?
A: Under the terms of an agreement with Vivendi, Blizzard and the other companies that make up Vivendi Games will combine with Activision to form a new public company called Activision Blizzard. We do not anticipate any difference in Blizzard's operations as a result of the combination. Joining forces with Activision will create a stronger and more diversified company that we anticipate will benefit and strengthen both brands.
Q: What will happen to the Blizzard brand name?
A: The Blizzard brand name will stay the same as it's always been: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Q: What will change with regard to the day-to-day operations at Blizzard?
A: There will be no changes in the way Blizzard operates. All of the people, processes, and philosophies that have made Blizzard so successful will be preserved. Blizzard will benefit from all-star sales and distribution teams to service our products. In addition, the combined company will be stronger financially, managerially, and operationally.

Q: How will this impact Blizzard's games?
A: This will not impact Blizzard's games. We remain committed to providing the same high-quality game content and support that we always have. Development on Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II, as well as on our unannounced games, is continuing as normal.

Q: Will there be any visible differences in Blizzard's logo or packaging/marketing materials as a result of this deal?
A: No, there won't be any changes to our company name, logo, packaging/marketing materials, or anything else along those lines.

Q: Will there be any management changes at Blizzard as a result of this deal?
A: No, there won't be any management changes at Blizzard as a result of the combination.

Q: Will Activision and Blizzard now share development teams?
A: No, both of our companies will continue to operate as they have previously with regard to game development.

Q: Will the release schedules for any Blizzard games be impacted?
A: No, the transaction will not have any impact on our games, our day-to-day operations, or our release timelines.

Q: Will any of Blizzard's offices close as a result of the deal? Or, will any new offices open?
A: No, all of our offices will continue to function as they have, and we don't foresee the need to open any new offices for the time being.

Q: Will any employees move to different offices as a result of the deal?
A: We don't anticipate making any such moves as a result of the deal.

Q: Does this deal include Activision's and Blizzard's international offices?
A: Yes, every part of our companies in the U.S. and abroad is involved in this deal.

Q: If Activision Blizzard is a public company, does that mean I'll now be able to buy stock in Blizzard?
A: Activision will be renamed Activision Blizzard, Inc and will continue to be a publicly listed company traded on NASDAQ. You will be able to buy stock in the combined company.

Q: When will the transaction be complete?
A: The transaction is subject to approval of Activision shareholders, customary closing conditions, and regulatory approvals. Pending approval, the companies expect the transaction to be completed by mid 2008.

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只看该作者 13楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
合并归合并
但是两家企业的工作都是没变动的
最后只是变成最大的游戏发行商而已
其他没影响
EA现在掉第二了

只担心EA发飙,把育碧收购
这就不好玩了

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只看该作者 12楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
不要影响星际2就好,其余的管他呢
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只看该作者 11楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
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暴雪核心人员都走光了最后的挣扎也就是这个了

还是期待下马上发售的地狱伦敦吧,,,,— —

走了不过大菠萝的一个小组,勉强算大菠萝的核心吧,对整个暴雪来说是无关紧要的
已经发售了,是个雷
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只看该作者 10楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
不知道会不会影响暴雪的游戏制作理念。。。
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只看该作者 9楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
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暴雪核心人员都走光了最后的挣扎也就是这个了

还是期待下马上发售的地狱伦敦吧,,,,— —
地狱伦敦?黑暗之门:伦敦?这个貌似早出了吧~

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只看该作者 8楼 发表于: 2007-12-04
BLZ在WOW吸足了钱...不过2个公司都很喜欢....



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只看该作者 7楼 发表于: 2007-12-03
暴雪核心人员都走光了最后的挣扎也就是这个了

还是期待下马上发售的地狱伦敦吧,,,,— —


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