Activision Blizzard, Inc. – 2 For 1 Stock Split
Gibson, the manufacturer of guitars, filed a dispute with ATVI concerning one of its patents on instrument look-a-likes simulating a performance
EA Bids for Take Two, both ATVI's major competitors
Shares of Activision hit a record high on strong sales of Guitar Hero 3 and a deal with Vivendi.
Vivendi announces intent to acquire Activision, valuing the company at $4BN, and merge it with Vivendi Games, who's chief developer is Blizzard, creator of the World of Warcraft MMORPG