Activision Blizzard has released its earnings for the first quarter of 2009, and according to an article on Kotaku, the company "pulled in $981 million in revenue in the first quarter of this year ending March 31. That's up from the company's projected $860 million."

CEO Bobby Kotick contributed the results to the sales of World of Warcraft and the Guitar Hero and Call of Duty franchises. With Wrath of the Lich King topping the PC sales charts and Guitar Hero gaining popularity in Europe, it's not surprising the company earned more than expected, even during these tough economic times.