THE QUARTER: Video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. more than tripled its third-quarter net income, and its adjusted results easily surpassed its previous forecast and Wall Street's expectations.
THE GAMES: Activision's results were driven by strong demand for its top games, including "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," ''StarCraft II" and "World of Warcraft."
THE HOLIDAYS: Activision launches its biggest game of the year, "Call of Duty: Black Ops" on Nov. 9. The company is forecasting adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share on revenue of $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter.
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