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Activision Games with “Big Communities Across a Number of Platforms” Won’t be Made Exclusive, Xbox Exec Says

Activision Games with “Big Communities Across a Number of Platforms” Won’t be Made Exclusive, Xbox Exec Says

Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty reiterates that Microsoft doesn't intend to turn multiplatform Activision franchises with massive audiences into Xbox exclusives.

Diablo Immortal Characters Might Need $110,000 to Get Fully Upgraded

Diablo Immortal Characters Might Need $110,000 to Get Fully Upgraded

Diablo Immortal's monetisation might be more expensive and excessive than previously thought, according to one analysis.

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Urged in Open Letter to Fire Six Board Members for Helping Foster Hostile Work Environment

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Urged in Open Letter to Fire Six Board Members for Helping Foster Hostile Work Environment

The SOC Investment Group is asking shareholders to not re-elect six of Activision Blizzard's board members, including CEO Bobby Kotick.

Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says Microsoft Will Recognise Raven Software’s QA Testers Union

Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says Microsoft Will Recognise Raven Software’s QA Testers Union

Phil Spencer has stated at an Xbox Game Studios employees meeting that the QA Team's unionisation at Raven Software will be recognised by Microsoft.

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is “Moving Fast,” Says Microsoft President

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is “Moving Fast,” Says Microsoft President

Microsoft's president says that the company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is moving at a good pace. The company is getting requests for information from the FTC, as well as EU antitrust watchdo...

Blizzard Entertainment Has Appointed A Head Of Culture

Blizzard Entertainment Has Appointed A Head Of Culture

Jessica Martinez has previously served as Chief of Staff for 14 years, and will be implementing a studio culture strategy over at Blizzard Entertainment.

Activision Blizzard is Being Sued by New York City

Activision Blizzard is Being Sued by New York City

The lawsuit alleges that focuses on CEO Bobby Kotick and his "personal responsibility" in devaluing the company.

Call of Duty: Vanguard “Didn’t Meet Our Expectations” – Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Vanguard “Didn’t Meet Our Expectations” – Activision Blizzard

The publisher claims this "primarily due to our own execution" and promises the "most ambitious plan in Call of Duty history" with this year's titles.

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Have Voted to Approve the Xbox Deal

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Have Voted to Approve the Xbox Deal

In a recent Special Meeting, more than 98% of all Activision Blizzard shares voted in favour of being acquired by Microsoft.

Warcraft Mobile Game Will be Announced “in the Coming Weeks,” Activision Blizzard Confirms

Warcraft Mobile Game Will be Announced “in the Coming Weeks,” Activision Blizzard Confirms

Blizzard says its long-in-development mobile debut for the Warcraft series will finally be ready for its announcement soon.

Microsoft and Activision Haven’t Discussed Bobby Kotick’s Position After Acquisition

Microsoft and Activision Haven’t Discussed Bobby Kotick’s Position After Acquisition

Reports have suggested that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will step down once the company's Xbox deal goes through.

Blizzard President Says the Company isn’t Launching NFTs

Blizzard President Says the Company isn’t Launching NFTs

Blizzard recently sent out surveys inquiring users about potential interest in NFTs and cryptocurrency in games, but company president Mike Ybarra says there are no plans to launch NFTs.

Diablo 2: Resurrected – Patch 2.4 is Live, Competitive Ladder Arrives on April 28th

Diablo 2: Resurrected – Patch 2.4 is Live, Competitive Ladder Arrives on April 28th

Seasonal Ladders are finally coming with Classic, Hardcore Classic, Expansion and Hardcore Expansion Ladders and leaderboards.

Activision Blizzard Hires a Chief Diversity Officer

Activision Blizzard Hires a Chief Diversity Officer

Kristen Hines will be taking up the role at the company from April 25, and will report to chief people officer Julie Hodges.

All Activision Blizzard QA Testers Will Become Full-Time Company Employees, Publisher Confirms

All Activision Blizzard QA Testers Will Become Full-Time Company Employees, Publisher Confirms

This comes shortly after many employees at across the company chose to form a labour union to combat poor workplace conditions.

Activision Blizzard is Settling its Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with an $18 Million Payment

Activision Blizzard is Settling its Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with an $18 Million Payment

A federal judge has approved the EEOC's proposed settlement amount of $18 million in the Activision Blizzard lawsuit that was filed last year.

Beenox Opens up New Studio in Montreal, Working On Call of Duty Mobile

Beenox Opens up New Studio in Montreal, Working On Call of Duty Mobile

The new studio will open up many opportunities for Beenox to take up even more ambitious projects across the Call of Duty franchise.

Activision Blizzard Warns its Stock Price Will “Decline Significantly” if the Microsoft Deal Doesn’t Go Through

Activision Blizzard Warns its Stock Price Will “Decline Significantly” if the Microsoft Deal Doesn’t Go Through

An internal vote for deciding upon the same will be held in an investor meeting that will be taking place on April 28th.

Bobby Kotick to Focus His “Full Attention on Activision Blizzard”, Leaving the Coca-Cola Board of Directors

Bobby Kotick to Focus His “Full Attention on Activision Blizzard”, Leaving the Coca-Cola Board of Directors

Bobby Kotick has decided to step down as a member of the board of directors at the Coca-Cola Company to focus on the current state of affairs at ABK.

Diablo 2: Resurrected – Patch 2.4 Coming to PTR Tomorrow, Introduces Ladder Season

Diablo 2: Resurrected – Patch 2.4 Coming to PTR Tomorrow, Introduces Ladder Season

Uber Diablo is also seeing some changes with spawn rates now applying to an entire region. It can also be tracked separately in each mode.