Legal
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STEMMING FROM 2020 Former Ubisoft execs arrested in sexual harassment case ahead of Assassin's Creed Mirage's release
The five arrests follow a year-long investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations.
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GAME, SET, MATCH? FTC appeal denied while the UK gives Microsoft more time to close Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft's $69 Billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard moves closer to completion.
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IT MIGHT JUST HAPPEN New report says the Microsoft Activision merger is a go in Europe
The EU Commission is apparently sated, and will allow the acquisition.
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MAJOR BLUNDER The Day Before delayed to November due to trademark dispute
Someone beat the developers to it.
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KA-CHING CD Projekt settles with investors in Cyberpunk 2077 class-action suit to the tune of $1.85 million
The parties involved have come to an agreement.
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Activision to recognize and begin negotiations with Raven Software's labor union
This is in relation to the quality assurance employees at the studio which voted to go union.
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Activision Blizzard is being sued by New York City over the Microsoft buyout deal
The suit alleges the deal was rushed due to the company's current troubles.
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UNLAWFUL PRACTICES Nintendo accused of firing employee for supporting unionization
The complaint also names Nintendo's staffing partner and recruitment firm, Aston Carter.
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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."
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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.
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Gender discrimination lawsuit against PlayStation heats up as more women come forward
Former and current female employees at PlayStation have added their accounts to a proposed class-action lawsuit.
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MORE TROUBLES Activision Blizzard exec sends email to employees discouraging potential unionization
Activision Blizzard does not want a union getting involved as it tries to deal with current troubles.
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LEGALITIES CD Projekt in settlement talks with investors over Cyberpunk 2077 class-action suit
The parties involved have entered into negotiations.
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copyright to exist It Takes Two was hit with trademark claim from Rockstar parent company, Take-Two
The latest game from Josef Fares, It Takes Two, was hit by a trademark claim from Rockstar parent company Take-Two ahead of launch.
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ActiBlizz VS Cali Six US state treasurers are pressuring Activision Blizzard to respond to its sexual harassment scandal
California, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada and Oregon treasurers demand a meeting with Activision Blizzard.
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mind the pay gap PlayStation sued over alleged gender discrimination and wrongful termination
A former PlayStation employee alleges that she was fired "soon after" reporting gender bias at the company.
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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.
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dug in like a kotick Bobby Kotick reportedly discussed stepping down as Activision Blizzard boss
Bobby Kotick has apparently motioned that he may step down from his position as Activision Blizzard boss if company issues aren't resolved 'with speed'.
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Working on it Activision Blizzard says it's made "important improvements” to combat transgressions in the workplace
Activision Blizzard states it is continuing to work with regulators on addressing and resolving workplace complaints.
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Ruling Epic vs Apple ruling forces Apple to allow third-party purchasing within 90 days
It seems a win for some developers, but not for Epic at present.