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Kotick Won't Quit | Bobby Kotick's post-Microsoft acquisition employment status reportedly hasn't been discussed

Despite constant calls to resign, Kotick's employment status post-acquisition remains up in the air.

April 18, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Survey To Play | Activision Blizzard would like to know your thoughts on crypto and NFTs

The company sent out a survey asking players about a variety of topics related to gaming.

April 18, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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$18M Agreement | Federal court approves $18 million settlement between Activision Blizzard and EEOC

The settlement paves the way to "compensate and make amends to eligible claimants."

March 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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hell & high water | Diablo 4 gets over 6 minutes of new gameplay footage

In a series of videos in a big new quarterly update, Activision Blizzard has shown off more Diablo 4 gameplay footage

March 30, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Microsoft will accept agreement should Activision Blizzard recognize a union

It won't stand in the way.

March 26, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Activision Blizzard hit with another lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment

Suit alleges there were “cube crawls” where women were subjected to sexual comments and groping.

March 25, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BE SURE TO opt-in | Overwatch 2 PvP closed beta set for April 26

A date for the promised PC beta.

March 19, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BETAS INCOMING | Overwatch 2 is getting a closed PvP beta in late April, PvP and PvE experiences will be released separately

Blizzard provided a couple of announcements regarding Overwatch 2 today.

March 10, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MICROSOFT IS SERIOUS | Microsoft wants "the right people in the right position" when it takes over Activision Blizzard

"There will be some aspects that will change, but it will all be one new team that will work together."

Feb. 11, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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warcraft on the go | Blizzard's upcoming Warcraft mobile game is set to release this year

More mobile titles are coming from Blizzard.

Feb. 4, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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at the early stage | Blizzard is working on a brand-new survival game for PC and console

It's also hiring.

Jan. 25, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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year we go again | The days of a new Call of Duty every year might be over

According to a new report, Activision developers are eager for Call of Duty to ditch its yearly release schedule

Jan. 21, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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shoot it out | Xbox has "a desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation"

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has outlined his plans to keep the iconic FPS franchise on PlayStation, as Microsoft forges ahead with Activision Blizzard acquisition

Jan. 21, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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scream bloody merger | Sony expects Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

Sony has issued a statement saying it expects Microsoft to honour existing "contractual agreements" with PlayStation

Jan. 20, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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get away with merger | What do you think about the Xbox and Activision Blizzard acquisition?

As the world reels from the megaton announcement that Xbox plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, VG247 asks: what do you think?

Jan. 19, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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outside the xbox | "Will Sony buy Ubisoft?" and other questions after Xbox’s shock acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The big announcement that Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard has left us with some burning questions that we've done our best to address here

Jan. 19, 2022 Christopher Dring

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IN OR OUT? | Kotick says he will be "available as needed" at Activision Blizzard "to ensure the very best integration"

The CEO declined to say whether or not he will maintain his position once the deal closes.

Jan. 18, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Kina Reassuring | It's not Microsoft's "intent to pull communities away" from PlayStation with Activision acquisition

It's being said some games will remain available to PlayStation users, but some content will be exclusive to Xbox.

Jan. 18, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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More "pushed out" | Activision held back damning numbers about workplace misconduct - report

It's reported that over 700 employee concerns were logged by the company.

Jan. 18, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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switching sides | Nintendo boss calls ongoing Activision Blizzard scandal "distressing and disturbing"

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has sent an internal email to staff calling the ongoing events at Activision Blizzard 'disturbing'.

Nov. 23, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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damage control | Facing a "challenging time", Activision Blizzard announces formation of Workplace Responsibility Committee

The latest poorly-judged move from Activision Blizzard includes a press release pushed out in the dead of night that doesn't mention its 10,000+ employees.

Nov. 23, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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jim reaper | PlayStation boss Jim Ryan calls out Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard scandal

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has criticised Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick over damning new reports about the company's sexual harassment lawsuit.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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bad to worse | Former Activision Blizzard lead Jen Oneal was paid less than her male counterpart – report

After being promoted to head of the company in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal at Activision Blizzard, Jennifer Oneal was not given equal pay to her male counterpart.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Not a Good Look | Activsion CEO reportedly knew about allegations against the company for years; Treyarch co-head quits over sexual harassment report

More accusations against Activision Blizzard have surfaced in a Wall Street Journal report.

Nov. 16, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Maybe 2023? | Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 won't be released next year

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 won't be released in 2022.

Nov. 3, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Slow Money | Activision lags as Blizzard and King pick up the slack in Q3

The Activision arm of the megacompany is preparing to release Call of Duty: Vanguard.

Nov. 3, 2021 Jeremy Signor

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Closed Casket | The Diablo Immortal closed beta has gone live - alongside multiple gameplay changes

For those lucky enough to be invited, Diablo Immortal is now playable for the next three months.

Oct. 29, 2021 Connor Makar

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Blizzard Albany? | Vicarious Visions set to undergo a name change

Vicarious Visions could soon go by the name Blizzard Albany.

Oct. 28, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Pay cut | Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick asks for salary cut in wake of ongoing legal battles

As Activision Blizzard faces pressure from multiple US regulatory agencies, CEO Bobby Kotick announces his request for a significant pay cut.

Oct. 28, 2021 Connor Makar

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Currently on Ice | Blizzard has canceled next year's BlizzConline

Company to "take a step back" and focus instead on its teams.

Oct. 26, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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what's next? | Activision Blizzard's attempt to pause California sexual harassment lawsuit rejected by judge

Activision Blizzard's attempt to create a conflict of interest from the DFEH has failed as a judge rejected a request to pause the lawsuit.

Oct. 26, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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every cole a goal | You've got just over a week to change your Battle.net name for free

Activision Blizzard has announced that players can change their Battle.net username entirely for free – but only if you're quick enough.

Oct. 26, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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A New Name | Overwatch’s McCree gets a name change next week

So long, Jesse McCree. Hello, Cole Cassidy.

Oct. 23, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ActiBlizz VS Cali | Activision has fired "more than 20 employees" following harassment allegations

Activision Blizzard has sent a letter to its staff, noting that 20 employees have been fired over claims of harassment at the company.

Oct. 20, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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irreparable harm | California issues formal objection to Activision Blizzard’s $18 million settlement

California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has issued a formal objection to the settlement between Activision Blizzard and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Oct. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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