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Overwatch Has More Legendary Skins Planned for 2022 “Than Any Year Prior” – Blizzard

Overwatch Has More Legendary Skins Planned for 2022 “Than Any Year Prior” – Blizzard

A spokesperson for the title addressed the lower number of Legendary skins available in the Lunar New Year event compared to previous years' offerings.

Blizzard Entertainment is Developing a New AAA Survival Game for PC and Consoles

Blizzard Entertainment is Developing a New AAA Survival Game for PC and Consoles

Blizzard is currently staffing up for this new project, with a number of open positions being available across art, engineering, and design departments.

Overwatch – Year of the Tiger Event is Live

Overwatch – Year of the Tiger Event is Live

Two new Legendary skins and emotes along with a new highlight intro are available until February 15th along with three new Weekly Challenges.

Overwatch – Year of the Tiger Event Starts Today, Tracer and Mercy Skins Revealed

Overwatch – Year of the Tiger Event Starts Today, Tracer and Mercy Skins Revealed

The Lunar New Year limited-time event ends February 15th and should offer other new Legendaries, cosmetics, Weekly Challenges and more.

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Completed in Fiscal Year 2023, Microsoft CEO Says

In a conference call, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition, and how it benefits the company down the line.

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

Xbox Boss Says Activision Acquisition “is Not About Short-term Results”

In a conference call, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox talked about the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition and how it helps them to reach out to the newer market.

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Examining the Potential Impact of Xbox’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Xbox has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a massive deal- and it could be significantly impactful in a number of ways.

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

Microsoft Will Keep “Some” Activision Game Content Exclusive to Xbox – Report

The company does plan to keep some of Activision's titles available for PlayStation consoles, as per a source that spoke to Bloomberg.

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

“Bobby Kotick Will Continue to Serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard” – Microsoft

Activision Blizzard's embattled CEO is going to remain at the company even after the Xbox deal, Microsoft has confirmed.

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and all of its internal studios. The deal is valued at nearly $69 billion.

Activision Blizzard Has Fired 37 Employees Due to Misconduct Allegations

Activision Blizzard Has Fired 37 Employees Due to Misconduct Allegations

The company that over three dozen employees have exited dur to recent allegations, while several more have been disciplined.

Overwatch Free Trial is Live Until January 2nd, 2022

Overwatch Free Trial is Live Until January 2nd, 2022

Trial players can access to all of the heroes, maps and modes along with leveling up, earning Loot Boxes and unlocking cosmetics.

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2021 is Now Live, Adds New Legendary Skins

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2021 is Now Live, Adds New Legendary Skins

Orisa, Genji, D.Va, Baptiste and Wrecking Ball receive Legendary skins while Tracer, Symmetra and Brigitte receive new Epic skins.

As Activision Blizzard Employees Move Toward Unionizing, an Exec Asks Them to “Consider the Consequences” of Their Actions

As Activision Blizzard Employees Move Toward Unionizing, an Exec Asks Them to “Consider the Consequences” of Their Actions

Activision Blizzard chief administrative officer Brian Bulato recently sent an email to all company employees to address recent calls for unionization.

Activision Blizzard Will Not be a Part of The Game Awards 2021

Activision Blizzard Will Not be a Part of The Game Awards 2021

In response to recent criticism, producer and host Geoff Keighley confirms that the under-fire company won't be involved in the event.

Nintendo Boss Slams Activision Blizzard Following “Distressing and Disturbing” Reports of Toxic Workplace Culture

Nintendo Boss Slams Activision Blizzard Following “Distressing and Disturbing” Reports of Toxic Workplace Culture

"Every company in the industry must create an environment where everyone is respected and treated as equals, and where all understand the consequences of not doing so," says Nintendo of America presid...

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Demand Kotick’s Removal, but Company Leadership isn’t Budging

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Demand Kotick’s Removal, but Company Leadership isn’t Budging

"The time for timidity and silence, if there ever was one, has clearly passed, and it is time for the Activision Blizzard board of directors to step forward or step aside," a shareholder group writes ...

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan Criticizes Activision’s “Deep-Seated Culture of Discrimination and Harassment”

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan Criticizes Activision’s “Deep-Seated Culture of Discrimination and Harassment”

Sony "outreached to Activision immediately after the article was published to express deep concern and to ask how they plan to address" the situation, according to an email sent by Ryan to PlayStation...

Former Blizzard Co-lead Jen Oneal Was Only Offered Pay Parity with Male Co-lead After Her Resignation

Former Blizzard Co-lead Jen Oneal Was Only Offered Pay Parity with Male Co-lead After Her Resignation

Blizzard co-leads Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra reportedly made multiple requests to Activision for equal pay, which were initially rejected.

Activision Blizzard Employees Call for CEO Bobby Kotick’s Resignation

Activision Blizzard Employees Call for CEO Bobby Kotick’s Resignation

Over a hundred employees have reportedly gathered outsider Blizzard's Irvine headquarters, demanding Kotick's resignation.