Battleship has patrolled the video gaming waters for decades, most recently via EA’s Hasbro Family Game Night. That version played it safe, delivering a faithful adaptation of the classic board game. Now Activision is navigating more treacherous seas, licensing the rights to the upcoming movie and creating a completely new action-strategy hybrid. One thing’s for sure: You won’t be shouting A5 in this one. Activision is quick to point out that while the game is based on the film’s license, it’s not a movie-based game. Players won’t cozy up to Liam Neeson or Brooklyn...