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Activision Blizzard, Inc., formerly Activision, Inc. () is the American holding company for Activision and Blizzard Entertainment.

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Activision Says Sales Of 'Diablo III' Game Top 3.5 Million Copies

Activision Blizzard Inc.

(ATVI) said Wednesday that "Diablo III," a new online, PC-based game, sold more than 3.5 million copies in its first 24 hours after launching.The videogame is the latest in the best-selling franchise from Activision's Blizzard Entertainment unit, which also makes the popular "World of Warcraft" game.In a statement, the company said the sales numbers don't include the 1.2 million players who got a free copy of "Diablo III" after signing up for an annual "Warcraft" pass.Activision shares were up 1% at $12.12 around midday Wednesday.Copyright © 2012 Dow Jones Newswires...

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