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How Is Activision Blizzard Increasing Its Player Investment?
In 3Q16, King Digital’s GAAP revenue for in-game content reached $1 billion.
What Is Driving Activision Blizzard’s MAU Growth?
Blizzard’s successful launch of World of Warcraft: Legion meant that its MAU rose over 30% year-over-year
Which Business Segments Look Promising for Activision Blizzard?
The rise in digital revenues for Activision Blizzard (ATVI) was one of the company’s major highlights in 3Q16. Driven by digital performance, the operating margin for Activision rose to 37% in 3Q16 from 26% in 3Q15.
Why Is Digital Revenue Important for Activision Blizzard?
In 3Q16, Activision Blizzard’s digital revenues accounted for 85.7% of its total revenues—an increase from 63.5% in 3Q15 and 72.7% in 2Q16.
Activision’s MAU Continues to Register Impressive Growth
In 1Q16, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) completed its acquisition of King Digital. This acquisition has helped Activision’s MAU growth reach impressive levels.
Inside the Performance of Activision’s Business Segments
In fiscal 2Q16, Activision’s revenues from Blizzard rose by 92% YoY to $738 million. The launch of Blizzard’s Overwatch franchise drove user engagement.
Digital Revenues Continue to Drive Activision Growth
In fiscal 2Q16, Activision’s digital revenues accounted for 72.7% of total revenues—an increase from 54.5% in fiscal 2Q15 and 63.6% in fiscal 1Q16.
Digital Transformation Drives Electronic Arts’s Revenues in Fiscal 1Q17
Electronic Arts’s (EA) digital revenues accounted for 83.2% of its non-GAAP revenues in fiscal 1Q17. Its digital revenues also rose by 6.8% year-over-year to $568 million in fiscal 1Q17.
How do Activision and Electronic Arts View 2016 Overall?
Activision (ATVI) expects GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net revenues of $1.4 billion in 2Q16.
How Will the King Digital Acquisition Help Activision?
In November 2015, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) announced the signing of a definitive agreement with King Digital Entertainment (KING).
Why Digital Revenues Are Key to Electronic Arts’ Long-Term Growth
Electronic Arts generates ~$1 billion a year from FIFA as its core game and its revenues from Fantasy Football total ~$400 million. Although users may play FIFA for a few months, the online fantasy game is played all year long.
EA Moved from Hits-Driven Business to High User Engagement
While EA generates approximately $1 billion a year from FIFA as its core game, its revenues from Fantasy Football total ~$400 million. Although users may play FIFA for a few months, the online fantasy game is played all year long.
Why Activision Is Well Positioned to Reach Players across Categories
Activision (ATVI) will launch Guitar Hero and King Digital Entertainment (KING) is planning to launch a mid-core title and three new games from its existing franchises by the end of 2016.
Activision Blizzard’s King Digital Acquisition: A Growth Strategy
Activision (ATVI) is expected to benefit a great deal after its acquisition of King Digital (KING). The mobile gaming market globally is expected to be $36 billion by the end of 2015…
Activision Blizzard–King Digital Acquisition: What You Need to Know
Bobby Kotick, chief executive officer of Activision Blizzard, said “Riccardo, Sebastian, and Stephane are some of the best minds in the business.”
Activision Blizzard to Acquire King Digital Entertainment: A Leader
On November 2, 2015, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) announced the signing of a definitive agreement with King Digital Entertainment (KING).
TPG-Axon Ups Its Position in Zynga by 36%
TPG-Axon raised its position in Zynga (ZNGA) by increasing shares from 16,303,598 in 3Q14 to 22,124,546 in 4Q14. This represents an increase of 36%.
