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‘We Can Bring Back the Best’ of Tony Hawk, says, uh, Tony Hawk

We caught up with Tony Hawk, pro skater, to ask him about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, the high-definition update of everyone’s favorite levels from the first two Pro Skater games. Here the skateboarding legend tells us his favorite levels, and why they deserve a remake in the first place.

By Mike Fahey Published March 8, 2012

Stan Lee as a Playable Character in The Amazing Spider-Man, Can You True-Believe It?

The interwebs are abuzz with the news that comic book legend Stan Lee will upgrade from his usual cameo role to playable character in Activision’s Spider-Man movie tie-in. Seriously? I will give the good folks at addict of fiction this: Stan Lee does indeed say he is going to be a playable character in Beenox’s…

By Mike Fahey Published March 1, 2012

Peter Parker Fights Marvel Comics’ Horniest Super-Villain in This Amazing Spider-Man Trailer

Superhero movies flirt with distaster when they try to throw more than one antagonist at the main character. But, superhero video games? They thrive on that formula. So, in the first of what we have to assume will be many unveilings, Activision’s rolling out a look at how old-school bad guy the Rhino will look…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 24, 2012

The Call of Duty Game That Never Was

I love behind-the-scenes insights into the making of my favorite games. Although I usually watch or read them after I’m finished with a title, instead of before one is released, I enjoy reading and watching the stories of the production itself. Any successful game, large or small, takes a remarkable amount of coordination and dedication.…

By Kate Cox Published February 21, 2012

Activision Removes French Games Journalists From Alleged Blacklist

Remember that purported Activision blacklisting of French website Gameblog that had everyone up in arms over the weekend? And that comment by Activision that said everything was just a big misunderstanding? Well, whatever that misunderstanding was, it’s been cleared up. Gameblog reported that they received a call today that effectively resumes communications with Activision. Editor-in-chief…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 21, 2012

Reporter: Activision Blacklisted Us Because I Refused to Pull Call of Duty Sequel Story [UPDATE]

Yesterday, reports that a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops would hit this year circulated all over the internet, sourced to a product page that went live on Amazon. Gameblog.fr reported on this apparent slip-up, as did other French websites, but they refused to pull the story when asked by Call of Duty publisher…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 18, 2012

Black Ops 2 Reportedly Outed by Amazon as This Year’s Call of Duty

French game site Gameblog.fr reported earlier today that Amazon’s French digital storefront leaked details about the next installment in Activision’s blockbuster FPS series. The site claims that a product page for the sequel to the 2010 Call of Duty title went live on Amazon.fr and that, after they reported this, Activision France requested that the…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 17, 2012

Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Has a Coca-Cola Board of Directors Position and a Smile

President and CEO of Activision Bobby Kotick joins the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company today, applying his business talents to the makers of the most popular carbonated beverage in the world. Can flavor-based DLC be far behind? [Coca-Cola – Thanks, Tal!]

By Mike Fahey Published February 16, 2012

Prototype 2 Makes You a Meaner, Blacker and More Powerful Weapon of Destruction

The first Prototype made me feel ugly. Radical’s open-world action game tore through the city I love and live in, having me eat people—some of them innocent civilians—and destroy city blocks in the name of its plot. Prototype 2‘s probably going to make me feel worse. I’m immediately struck by how much better Radical’s return…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 16, 2012

High Moon Just Can’t Handle a PC Version of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

This fall when Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers are tearing through Cybertron in the shiny metal skin of Grimlock, PC gamers will remain earthbound, forced to witness the grand robot battles from afar. After a poor showing on the PC for Transformers: War for Cybertron, High Moon Studios isn’t even going to attempt to…

By Mike Fahey Published February 15, 2012

Rob Riggle Tours the Dizzying Heights of Modern Warfare 3‘s Overwatch Map

Former Daily Show correspondent Rob Riggle wriggles his way into Modern Warfare 3‘s upcoming Overwatch map, giving us a guided tour of the hoary heights of New York City skyscrapers. You’ve seen the screens, now catch live scenes from the upcoming downloadable map, coming February 21 to Call of Duty: Elite members on the Xbox…

By Mike Fahey Published February 15, 2012

Call of Duty: Police Warfare is a (Very Cool) Fake

The Call of Duty franchise has covered almost every corner of the globe, from snow-capped mountains to the streets of suburban America. But it’s never strayed too far outside of its military roots. What if there were a Call of Duty game that put you into the shoes of a different type of enforcer—namely, a…

By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2012

Call of Duty Population Explodes to 40 Million Users, Half Coming From Modern Warfare 3

Activision today said its Call of Duty franchise has more than 40 million monthly active users across all of its titles, half of that coming from the latest release, Modern Warfare 3 What’s more, there are 7 million users in the game’s Call of Duty: Elite online service, 1.5 million of them as paying annual…

By Owen Good Published February 9, 2012

Wow, Activision Sold a Crapload of Skylanders Toys

Activision has sold 20 million Skylanders action figures, the publisher said during a call to investors today. That’s, like, twenty times a million.

By Jason Schreier Published February 9, 2012

What? Battleship is Evolving… Into a First-Person Shooter?

Battleship was once a strategic board game in which players had to guess where their opponents had placed their war ships. This summer, it will be an action-packed movie in which ships blow each other up. And this May, publisher Activision said today, it will be a video game in which you shoot people. Developer…

By Jason Schreier Published February 8, 2012

Here’s How Giants Will Fit Into The Next Skylanders Game

As you might have guessed from the screenshots, trailers, or your ability to read words, Activision’s upcoming Skylanders Giants will feature a set of new figures called Giants. You’ll be able to collect up to eight of the hulking creatures, which are twice the size of normal Skylander action figures both in-game and in real…

By Jason Schreier Published February 7, 2012

This Skylanders Giants Trailer Teases a Tiny Bit of Gameplay

Most of this buzz clip that accompanied today’s Skylanders Giants announcement is Activision beating its brawny chest about the success of their new toy-and-video-game franchise. But, you’ll see a snippet of gameplay featuring new larger-than-normal character Tree Rex towards the end of the video. He’s doing big things.

By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012

These Are Your New, Super-Sized Skylanders Giants Toys

Activision mashed up collectible toys and video games last year to create an surprise hit last year in its Skylanders franchise. Last year’s Toy Fair was when they announced Skylanders and this year’s Toy Fair sees the reveal of a new franchise expansion after a flurry of rumors. Skylanders Giants introduces a total of 16…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012

Three New Skylanders Enter the Retail Ring

Battling their way out of the post-holiday shortage, Activision and Toys for Bob have unleashed a trio of new Skylanders at retail, including one that should be familiar to hardcore Spyro fans, should such a thing exist. It’s nice to see some new faces on retail shelves, isn’t it? Three new toys are hitting store…

By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2012