In the video game industry, it's important not to rest on one's laurels. Activision probably knows this. In spite of the fact that its Q4 and fiscal year 2008 financial reports have shown encouraging results, the company is already planning its next ventures in the near future. This was evident in the company's recent conference call. More lucrative news follows after the jump.

If you'd care to recall, we recently reported on a rumor regarding Activision and its supposed plans of giving  the development responsibilities of the Call of Duty franchise to Infinity Ward. Well, Activision has debunked these rumors. To find out more, head on over to the full article.

Chart Track has revealed the top 40 games in the UK for the week ending on February 2, with Criterion and Electronic Arts' Burnout Paradise (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) still holding strong at the number one slot. Want to know what's on the rest of the list? Well, the complete top 40 list can be found in the full article.

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It's not even Valentine's day yet, and already, people are spreading the love all around. And that's with or without Barry White songs stuck in our heads right now. The fireworks are over; time for the season of love! QuickJump QuickPeek is brimming once again with some loving, and here's the latest box of chocolates, from us, directly to you!

The second week of January in the UK sees Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare back on top of the most selling list (by unit), though closely followed by the previous week's leader, Nintendo's casual icon More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima. And on a weekly basis, the war FPS swapped positions with last weeks all-platform top seller, FIFA 08. More at the full story.

 Chart Track UK has released the numbers for video game sales in the UK as of December 22. Activision and Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3,  Xbox 360, PC) took top honors, leading all the other games in sales.

Want to find out what people have been buying in the UK the week before Christmas? Head on over to the full article for the entire list of games.

As current top publisher, Activision kept a strong momentum at the Leipzig convention this week, announcing a trio of delights for gamers around the world. In addition to revealing the release dates of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PlayStation 3, Windows PC on DVD, Xbox 360), the publisher also unveiled the international track list for Red Octane's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii) and raised curtains on a new game for the James Bond franchise.

November 5 is the shipping date for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare toward Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 consoles and Windows PCs worldwide, while a Nintendo DS version was hinted to be coming soon. Guitar Hero fans in non-U.S. and UK-specific regions will receive a collection of tracks from artists all around the world, which include the following (and not necessarily limited to):

• Minus Celsius by Backyard Babies
• Hier Kommt Alex by Die Toten Hosen
• In the Belly of a Shark by Gallows
• I’m in the Band by The Hellacopters
• Avalancha by Heroes Del Silencio
• Take This Life by In Flames
• Ruby by Kaiser Chiefs
• Closer by Lacuna Coil
• Generation Rock by Revolverheld
• Mauvais Garcon by NAAST
• Radio Song by Superbus

And with the James Bond franchise in Activision's hands, the publisher has announced that a new 007 game is currently in development by Treyarch, Beenox, and Vicarious Visions for next-generation consoles, Windows PCs, and handhelds, respectively. No other details have been release as of press time, but keep your attention glued to this space for more developments.

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