EPThttp://www.vg247.com/2011/11/08/activision-blizzard-q3-digital-revenue-up-25-ytd/
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/09/us-activisionblizzard-idUSTRE7A77GP20111109
http://investor.activision.com/events.cfm
PDF slides of investor call
Starcraft II was the best selling PC game in US and Europe for the past nine months, and Morhaime noted strong buzz around the upcoming Heart of the Swarm release, including more than 1 million views on its Blizzcon trailer. On the Blizzard DOTA side, testing continues, and the company is “currently exploring” what kind of business model to pursue.
Blizzard plans on two major releases during 2012, one of which is Diablo III; still no lock down on launch window beyond “early 2012″, but Blizzard is soon to begin testing he game’s real-money auction house system.
Blizzard plans on two major releases during 2012, one of which is Diablo III; still no lock down on launch window beyond “early 2012″, but Blizzard is soon to begin testing he game’s real-money auction house system.
Better quote from Kotick, minimum of two major releases from Blizzard.
On November 09 2011 10:14 Amlitzer wrote:
Ah you beat me to it! Anyways, here is the exact quote from the horses mouth:
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Kotick added, "As we focus on 2012, we have a strong product pipeline which features a minimum of two highly-anticipated new titles from Blizzard Entertainment, including Diablo® III, and a new Call of Duty game from Activision Publishing. As a result, we expect to deliver another year of profitable growth. I believe our unyielding commitment to excellence and our creative talent around the globe will continue to position Activision Blizzard as the leader in interactive entertainment."
Ah you beat me to it! Anyways, here is the exact quote from the horses mouth:
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Kotick added, "As we focus on 2012, we have a strong product pipeline which features a minimum of two highly-anticipated new titles from Blizzard Entertainment, including Diablo® III, and a new Call of Duty game from Activision Publishing. As a result, we expect to deliver another year of profitable growth. I believe our unyielding commitment to excellence and our creative talent around the globe will continue to position Activision Blizzard as the leader in interactive entertainment."
For me, as long as new good maps are released and continue to see meta game changes, SC2 continually entertains. There is no rush to see the expansion and new units into play. We all know how BW has worked out and lasted with no major changes beyond maps.
Also of note is how prominent Blizzard DOTA is a separate revenue driver.
Poll: Do you want HotS release in 2012?
Yes, bring on the Vipers! (189)
45%
No, what is the rush. (154)
36%
Whenever. (81)
19%
424 total votes
No, what is the rush. (154)
Whenever. (81)
424 total votes
Your vote: Do you want HotS release in 2012?
(Vote): Yes, bring on the Vipers!
(Vote): No, what is the rush.
(Vote): Whenever.
Poll: When do you expect HotS to be released?
Blizzard "When it's done", so 2015 (207)
50%
Late 2012, holidays. (59)
14%
Once a white dude wins GSL. (57)
14%
2nd Anniversary of SC2 (49)
12%
Early 2013. (39)
9%
411 total votes
Late 2012, holidays. (59)
Once a white dude wins GSL. (57)
2nd Anniversary of SC2 (49)
Early 2013. (39)
411 total votes
Your vote: When do you expect HotS to be released?
(Vote): Blizzard "When it's done", so 2015
(Vote): 2nd Anniversary of SC2
(Vote): Late 2012, holidays.
(Vote): Once a white dude wins GSL.
(Vote): Early 2013.
EDIT: Saw the other thread now about the conference call, was started before it happened. Wanted to point out and discuss the possbility of HotS not coming out till 2013 more so their earnings and other details.
Conference Call discussion:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=283801
Added better quote from Kotick.
EDIT2:
Added couple polls as suggested. When you do you hope HotS comes out and when do you expect it to be released.
