Activision revenue surges on 'Overwatch' launch, 'Candy Crush' deal

(Reuters) - Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc reported a 50.4 percent surge in quarterly revenue on Thursday, propelled by the popularity of the newly-launched "Overwatch" game and the boost from the acquisition of "Candy Crush" maker King Digital. Activision's total adjusted revenue, which excludes deferred revenue and related costs, rose to $1.57 billion in the second quarter ended June 30 from $1.04 billion a year earlier. "With Overwatch's incredibly successful launch, Call of Duty