Vivendi Games was a video game publishing company that operated as a subsidiary of Vivendi Universal. Founded in the early 2000s, it was known for developing and publishing popular game franchises, including World of Warcraft and Crash Bandicoot. In 2008, Vivendi Games merged with Activision, forming Activision Blizzard, one of the largest video game companies in the world. This merger combined their resources and expertise, allowing for the continued development of successful gaming titles and franchises.