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Activision Blizzard Announces Fourth Quarter and 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Activision Blizzard generated $1.12 billion in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $661 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.

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  • Activision Blizzard generated $1.12 billion in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $661 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, Activision Blizzard’s net bookingsB were $3.57 billion, as compared with $2.49 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Activision Blizzard delivered 43% year-over-year net bookings growth and record segment financial results in the fourth quarter.
  • Activision Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision Blizzard”) discloses information to the public concerning Activision Blizzard, Activision Blizzard’s products, content and services, and other items through a variety of disclosure channels in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public.

Call of Duty: Warzone Reaches Millions With Idomoo Personalized Video

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221214005981/en/
    Players were able to render their video instantly by visiting a custom My Warzone Legacy landing page.
  • Within hours of the campaign launch, fans were posting their videos and spreading the word on how other players could get their own personalized video.
  • The Warzone Legacy campaign developed with Idomoo memorialized millions of players moments in Warzone and was the perfect set-up for the launch of the all-new Warzone 2.0.
  • Idomoo was able to render and deliver these videos in real time, allowing for millions of users to receive and share their custom personalized video without waiting.

Modern Warfare II Crosses $1 Billion Sell-Through in 10 Days, Fastest in Franchise History

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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I am so proud of the extraordinary efforts from our Call of Duty teams and the records they have achieved with Modern Warfare II.

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  • I am so proud of the extraordinary efforts from our Call of Duty teams and the records they have achieved with Modern Warfare II.
  • Modern Warfare II has provided this to millions of players faster and with greater satisfaction than ever before, said Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard.
  • The newest records build on Modern Warfare IIs momentum:
    Modern Warfare II is the highest grossing entertainment opening of 2022.
  • Modern Warfare II is the #1 top selling opening in franchise history topping $800 million in sell-through following its first three days of release.

Modern Warfare II Tops $800 Million Sell-Through in Three Days, Delivers Largest Opening Weekend in Franchise History

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Modern Warfare II also set a new franchise opening weekend record as the #1 top-selling Call of Duty digital opening through its first three days.

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  • Modern Warfare II also set a new franchise opening weekend record as the #1 top-selling Call of Duty digital opening through its first three days.
  • Developed by Infinity Ward, the release of Modern Warfare II represents a bold new direction for the entertainment franchise, which will continue with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Warzone TM 2.0 on November 16.
  • Through only its first three days of release, Modern Warfare IIs opening topped the previous five-day franchise record, set in 2011 by Modern Warfare 3 in sell-through, to become the biggest opening ever in Call of Duty.
  • Thank you, Call of Duty players, for making Modern Warfare IIs launch one for the record books as well as the highest grossing entertainment opening of the year.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II Available Now

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Starting today, fans around the world can jump into the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

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  • Starting today, fans around the world can jump into the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
  • Todays launch of Modern Warfare II is a celebration of our incredible community around the world and the bold future we have shaped for the entire Call of Duty franchise.
  • Modern Warfare II follows 2019s blockbuster Modern Warfare across a gripping story campaign.
  • One unified game engine powers both Modern Warfare II and the new Warzone 2.0, delivering a seamless gameplay experience across both titles.

XSET Completes $15M Series A Funding Led by LightWork Worldwide to Continue Their Growth as a Leading Gaming Lifestyle Brand

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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BOSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming and lifestyle organization, announced today it has closed a $15 million Series A funding round. The capital will be used to invest in new executive talent, marketing, and content creation. The funding is led by LightWork Worldwide llc, a global streetwear and lifestyle brand holding company, incubator and fund who has recently backed social media livestream commerce app Ezze as well as streetwear brands such as 424, Round Two, Pyschworld, No Vacancy Inn and Supervsn in the bid to take them global with a spotlight on key Asian markets such as China.

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  • "The gaming lifestyle market has tremendous potential globally and we see XSET as the next big youth culture brand driven by a top notch team.
  • "We are excited to partner with XSET as they continue to build a bridge between gaming, fashion and lifestyle.
  • Built on a foundation of a diverse and inclusive gaming culture, XSET is building the preeminent brand for today's growing Gen Z audience of gamers.
  • XSET is defining what it means to be cultural leaders in the space for future generations to come.

Tim Mulligan Joins XSET as the Head of Sales

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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"I'm beyond thrilled to join XSET as this is a huge opportunity to work with one of the best up-and-coming lifestyle/esports organizations in the world!" said Tim Mulligan. "I joined XSET, specifically, to have the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting lifestyle/gaming companies that truly is shaping and redefining pop culture -- which is focusing on inclusion, equality, creative expression, and cultural diversity. XSET is at the forefront of elevating that messaging."

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  • Former 100 Thieves executive focused on profitability across their apparel, content creators and esports teams as XSET celebrates its 2nd anniversary
    BOSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET , the world's fastest-growing gaming and lifestyle organization, announced the new hire of sales expert, Tim Mulligan, to their team as XSET's new Head of Sales.
  • With over two decades of experience in the lifestyle and gaming industry, Mulligan comes from 100 Thieves where he was the Head of Strategic Accounts.
  • "Since starting XSET two years ago, we have been putting business decisions into play to help further the growth of the XSET brand."
  • "XSET is growing and reaching completely new heights coming into its second year," said Co-Founder and CEO of XSET, Greg Selkoe.

FreshCut Secures $15M Funding to Accelerate Transformation of Web3 Gaming Content Ecosystem

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshCut , a short-form gaming content ecosystem, today announced it and its ecosystem partners have collectively raised $15 million in funding.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshCut , a short-form gaming content ecosystem, today announced it and its ecosystem partners have collectively raised $15 million in funding.
  • FreshCut is working with creators to enable a superior curated content experience for fans of gaming and esports content.
  • The FreshCut team has an impressive vision for the gaming content industry: to hyper-connect all gaming fans across disparate Web2 and Web3 games.
  • FreshCut is leveraging its funding to build out its short-form gaming content ecosystem that combines cutting-edge Web3 technology with curated gaming content from the industrys leading gamers.

MetaplayersGG Introduces a New Ecosystem with the Merging of E-Sports and the Crypto Industry

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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The gala host arrived in Gameland, a significant esports and gaming venue in the Central European region and a partner of MetaPlayersGG.

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  • The gala host arrived in Gameland, a significant esports and gaming venue in the Central European region and a partner of MetaPlayersGG.
  • Approximately 100 guests watched the shown offline on the medium and an average of 600 watched online on Twitch.
  • On MetaPlayersGG, the FPS token will allow users to purchase tournament entries, create prize pools, and collect rewards in various games.
  • The main principle of the MetaPlayers Universe is to connect the different parts of esports and the crypto industry.

Wamba Technologies Awarded Major Esports Patent

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wamba Technologies has officially patented the process of integrating a wagering system into skill based video games (essentially esports for games such as golf, tennis, shooters, racing games, etc.).

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wamba Technologies has officially patented the process of integrating a wagering system into skill based video games (essentially esports for games such as golf, tennis, shooters, racing games, etc.).
  • The only other comparable company to Wamba (meaning that the esports feature is built into the actual games themselves) presently is Skillz (SKLZ) who went public in 2020.
  • With its now proven massive profit potential, online esports is about to become the next major digital gold rush!
  • Wamba's patent is valid until 2037 and appears to be a solid foundation for the fledgling company to take its place in the world of esports.