Definition: Activision Entertainment Inc. (ACI) is a global video game developer, publisher, and franchisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with operations worldwide. Activision was founded in 1995 by Jim Van Horn and John Bower. The company is best known for its popular franchises such as the Halo video game series, which includes Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo: Reach, Halo: Next Of Kin, Halo: Spartan Assault, and Halo Wars. Other notable franchises include Battlefield (for the battlefield), Call of Duty (for survival), Grand Theft Auto (for crime-solving) and World of Warcraft (for fantasy). The Activision brand is known for its trademark "Call of Duty" logo that has been used since 1983. The company produces all forms of video games, including games for console, PC, mobile, and tablet devices. The Activision team was created by Jim Van Horn to manage the development, marketing, and business aspects of the company. It is a multi-faceted organization, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California; it has more than 1,000 employees worldwide, including more than 250 people who work on game design. Activision was acquired by Microsoft in January 2020 for $13 billion in cash and stock. The company is now part of the Xbox family of consoles and will be expanding its titles across platforms like PC, console, mobile, and tablet.
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