Vivendi, a lead in media and telecommunication reports first half 2006 revenues up 5.8 % on a comparable Basis.Vinedi?s subordinate company Blizzard earned 206 million USD on 2nd quarter.

Vivendi Games

First Half:
Vivendi Games¡¯ revenues of ?296 million were 24.4% higher than the prior year (up 18.7% on a constant
currency basis). This increase was primarily driven by the continued worldwide success of Blizzard¡¯s World of Warcraft, the critically acclaimed subscription-based, massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

Other solid performers in the first half of 2006 included the release of Ice Age 2, the game based on Fox movie, and continuing strong sales from backlist products including 50 Cent: Bulletproof and Crash Tag Team Racing.
Second Quarter:
Vivendi Games¡¯ revenues of ?162 million were 29.6% higher than the prior year (up 27% on a constant currency basis). This increase was driven by the success of Blizzard¡¯s World of Warcraft, and also by Ice Age 2, 50 Cent:Bulletproof and Crash Tag Team Racing..