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Gaming’s juggernaut: Call of Duty: Black Ops II rakes in half a billion in first-day sales

Gaming’s juggernaut: Call of Duty: Black Ops II rakes in half a billion in first-day sales

November 16, 2012 10:37 AM Jeffrey Grubb
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Gaming's biggest franchise has a huge first 24 hours at retail.

Activision: ‘Spectacular innovation’ will prevent Skylanders from fizzling like Guitar Hero

Activision: ‘Spectacular innovation’ will prevent Skylanders from fizzling like Guitar Hero

November 8, 2012 8:17 AM Jeffrey Grubb
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