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Shhhhhh! Media, Tech Moguls Meeting Today. Don’t Tell Anyone! [MediaMemo]

Under normal circumstances, if the CEOs of big companies like Cisco, Microsoft, and Comcast speak in front of an audience of bigwigs, it's news. But you're unlikely to hear what John Chambers, Steve Ballmer and Brian Roberts...

Videogame Vexation

Jocelynn Drake, Option Advisor 11.07.08, 9:23 AM ET When it comes to videogames, it has truly become a battle of the bands. The videogame maker, best known for its "Rock Band" and "Madden" franchises, reported a net loss for...

Activision Blizzard Beats Expectations (at TheStreet.com)

surged in late trading Wednesday after exceeding expectations with its third-quarter results, even as the company's outlook came in weaker than expected. The Santa Monica, Calif., video game publisher, best known for its World...

Activision Blizzard Slips To Q3 Loss; Reaffirms Full Year non-GAAP Outlook - Update

Wednesday, video game maker Activision Blizzard, Inc. reported a loss for the third quarter compared to profit a year ago, impacted adversely by increased costs and expenses. The company announced a $1 billion stock buyback...

Video games take over as heavyweights in entertainment world — even in tough times

California is the birthplace of such global pop-culture sensations as the Beach Boys and Mickey Mouse. But in the 21st century, it has become the driving force behind a new generation of entertainment heavyweights: The Sims,...