Activision Publishing, Inc., an American video game publisher based in Santa Monica, California, was founded on October 1, 1979, in Sunnyvale, California. As a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, it operates several studios including Treyarch, Infinity Ward, High Moon Studios, and Toys for Bob.

Activision is known for major intellectual properties like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk's, and Spyro. The company has a rich history of innovation and leadership in the video game industry but has also faced controversies, including allegations of sexual harassment and employee discrimination. In October 2023, Microsoft acquired parent company Activision Blizzard, with Activision continuing its operations as a separate business within the larger Microsoft Gaming division.

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