Activision 4Q profit soars past expectations

May 9, 2008 By BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Business Writer

(AP) -- Video game publisher Activision Inc.'s fiscal fourth quarter was exceptional, with sales of "Guitar Hero III" and "Call of Duty 4" pushing profit and revenue well above guidance and analyst estimates.

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