Blizzard comments on Activision-Vivendi merger @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on December 03, 2007

News: WoW developer reassures fans.

Blizzard Entertainment, the developer/publisher behind the massive MMORPG World of WarCraft has put their two cents in on the recent merger between Activision and their parent company, Vivendi Games.

First things first, they wanted to reassure fans that this merger will not change the development process of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, StarCraft II or Blizzard's unannounced games.

They also want everyone that know that this will not disrupt the day-to-day operations at Blizzard and that Blizzard management will not be changed.

Finally, Blizzard has stated that no Blizzard developed title will feature the Activision Blizzard name. Those games will all be said to be published by Blizzard Entertainment, as their games always have been.

Here's a few other things Blizzard had to say:

Q: What will change with regard to the day-to-day operations at Blizzard?
A: There will be no changes in the way Blizzard operates. All of the people, processes, and philosophies that have made Blizzard so successful will be preserved. Blizzard will benefit from all-star sales and distribution teams to service our products. In addition, the combined company will be stronger financially, managerially, and operationally.

Q: How will this impact Blizzard's games?
A: This will not impact Blizzard's games. We remain committed to providing the same high-quality game content and support that we always have. Development on Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II, as well as on our unannounced games, is continuing as normal.

Q: What will happen to the Blizzard brand name?
A: The Blizzard brand name will stay the same as it's always been: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Q: Will there be any visible differences in Blizzard's logo or packaging/marketing materials as a result of this deal?
A: No, there won't be any changes to our company name, logo, packaging/marketing materials, or anything else along those lines.

Q: Will there be any management changes at Blizzard as a result of this deal?
A: No, there won't be any management changes at Blizzard as a result of the combination.

We'll have more soon.