Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Updates

Activision reveals new sales milestone for real-world toys sold in the United States since launch in 2011.

Publisher says it is "flattered" Disney is competing with Skylanders, believes it will continue to lead the market.

Activision's toy and game franchise has generated half a billion dollars in the United States alone since 2011.

PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump.

Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg says Skylanders, Call of Duty: Elite, Bungie project, and "incremental" updates in Call of Duty games evidence that company is trying new things.

Activision publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg says games today are "ongoing and long lasting," likens consumer interaction with titles to that of dedication to a favorite sport or hobby.

The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards.

New physical channel sales fall 34 percent to $750.6 million; Xbox 360 leads hardware, Modern Warfare 3 tops software.

Publisher posts record net income on revenues of $4.76 billion; Modern Warfare 3 top-selling game last year; Elite paid subscribers reach 1.5 million.

Sequel to 2011's children's toy/game hybrid arriving this year with bigger figures, more areas; all original characters compatible with new game.

Hardware revenues drop 28 percent year-over-year; software sales slide 14 percent with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topping the charts.

Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates.

Modern Warfare 3 posts largest day-one shipments in gaming history as Activision financials beat expectations; publisher promises "a minimum of two" Blizzard releases next year.