Next-Gen.biz reports that Vivendi Games have increased earnings 109% compared with last year’s same quarter thanks to World of Warcraft increasing success.

Vivendi Games reports 23 million euros ($30 million) in first quarter earnings from operations, an increase of 109 percent when compared to the same quarter last year; World of Warcraft continues to be a top performer.

Image”This dramatic improvement was driven by a growth in revenues, with an increased proportion relating to the higher margin of World of Warcraft business,” read a report from Vivendi. The publisher also stated that earnings results included increased development costs associated with World of Warcraft developer Blizzard.