Archive For Activision Blizzard Tag

For Activision To Reform, Bobby Kotick Must Go

For Activision To Reform, Bobby Kotick Must Go

No more excuses. Bobby Kotick should be terminated from his position.

Over 1300 (and Counting) Activision Blizzard Employees Have Signed a Petition Demanding Bobby Kotick’s Removal

Over 1300 (and Counting) Activision Blizzard Employees Have Signed a Petition Demanding Bobby Kotick’s Removal

Pressure continues to mount for Bobby Kotick as an increasing number of employees from across various Activision Blizzard studios demand his removal.

Xbox is “Evaluating All Aspects of Relationship with Activision” in Light of Recent Reports

Xbox is “Evaluating All Aspects of Relationship with Activision” in Light of Recent Reports

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says in an email sent to Xbox staff that he is "disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events" at Activision.

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.

Blizzard’s Former Co-Lead Jen Oneal Reportedly Resigned Due to Being “Tokenized, Marginalized, and Discriminated Against”

Blizzard’s Former Co-Lead Jen Oneal Reportedly Resigned Due to Being “Tokenized, Marginalized, and Discriminated Against”

A new report claims that Jen Oneal, who recently left Blizzard Entertainment, was unhappy about her treatment at the company and lacked faith in its ability to course-correct.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Protected Abusers, Made Death Threat Against Employee, New Report Claims

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Protected Abusers, Made Death Threat Against Employee, New Report Claims

A new report sheds light on Activision boss' mistreatment of female employees, while claiming he was also aware of sexual misconduct within the company and chose not to act.

Blizzard Entertainment Co-Lead Jen Oneal Leaves After Just Three Months in the Role

Blizzard Entertainment Co-Lead Jen Oneal Leaves After Just Three Months in the Role

Recently appointed as co-lead to replace outgoing Blizzard president J. Allen Brack, Oneal is now leaving Mike Ybarra as the sole lead of the company.

Activision Blizzard Has Fired Over 20 People Following Misconduct Allegations

Activision Blizzard Has Fired Over 20 People Following Misconduct Allegations

Additionally, over 20 other individuals have also "faced other types of disciplinary action," the company reports.

Activision Blizzard Reaches Agreement With EEOC, Loses $18 Million In Settlement

Activision Blizzard Reaches Agreement With EEOC, Loses $18 Million In Settlement

Investigations of Activision's workplace allegations by EEOC have been settled for a total sum of $18 million to eligible claimants.

Overwatch Executive Producer is Leaving Blizzard

Overwatch Executive Producer is Leaving Blizzard

Overwatch series executive producer Chacko Sonny is leaving Blizzard Entertainment, it's been confirmed.

Activision Blizzard Confirms SEC Investigations In Recent Press Release

Activision Blizzard Confirms SEC Investigations In Recent Press Release

Activision Blizzard's latest press release confirms that SEC and other regulatory bodies are investigating workplace allegations on the company.

Blizzard’s Chief Legal Officer Has Resigned

Blizzard’s Chief Legal Officer Has Resigned

Chief Legal Officer Claire Hart confirms she has left the company after holding the position at Blizzard for three years.

Activision Blizzard is Now Being Investigated by the SEC

Activision Blizzard is Now Being Investigated by the SEC

Activision Blizzard's troubles continue, with the company now facing an individual investigation into its workplace woes by the SEC.

Activision Blizzard Hires New ‘Chief People Officer’ and Chief Commercial Officer Following Allegations

Activision Blizzard Hires New ‘Chief People Officer’ and Chief Commercial Officer Following Allegations

Activision Blizzard has hired two new people who will occupy the Chief People Officer and Chief Commercial Officer roles.

Overwatch is Changing McCree’s Name

Overwatch is Changing McCree’s Name

"Going forward, in-game characters will no longer be named after real employees and we will be more thoughtful and discerning about adding real world references in future Overwatch content," Blizzard ...

Activision Blizzard Accused Of Shredding Documents By DFEH During Investigation – Report

Activision Blizzard Accused Of Shredding Documents By DFEH During Investigation – Report

An 11th cause of action has reportedly been added to the Activision Blizzard lawsuit as the studio purposefully withheld documents from DFEH.

What The Hell Is Going On With Activision Blizzard?

What The Hell Is Going On With Activision Blizzard?

Activision Blizzard is arguably one of the most fan-beloved studios around the world, but what the hell is going on with it right now?