Activision Blizzard, Inc.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a leading global provider of interactive entertainment content and services, catering to gamers and TV viewers of all ages across the globe. The company, through its three main segments – Activision, Blizzard and King – develops and distributes interactive entertainment such as video games, digital content, and other related services. The company offers products across various platforms including video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices.

Activision Blizzard’s proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net, facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity and the creation of user-generated content. It also operates Esports leagues and provides digital advertising content. The company also offers warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software and manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products.

The company’s product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Overwatch League and Candy Crush, among others. Activision Blizzard’s products are distributed through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements, catering to retailers and distributors including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores.

Activision Blizzard has a major presence in the global gaming and entertainment industry. With multiple offices in countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, America, and the Middle East, the company strives to expand its presence across the globe. The company has made numerous acquisitions and investments in the past few years, including the acquisitions of King Digital Entertainment, Major League Gaming and Activision, and the investments in startups such as Rumble Entertainment and Fry’s Electronics. As of 2020, the company’s portfolio includes more than 500 games. Additionally, with more than 400 million monthly active users, Activision Blizzard is one of the most subscribed gaming companies in the world.