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“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.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Will Launch a Little Earlier Than Usual – Rumour

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Will Launch a Little Earlier Than Usual – Rumour

Noted insider Tom Henderson claims that as opposed to Call of Duty's usual November launch window, this year's game will be out in October.

Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone’s New Update Brings Attack on Titan Crossover

Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone’s New Update Brings Attack on Titan Crossover

The upcoming mid-season update for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone will feature a crossover with the Japanese anime Attack on Titan, celebrating its final season's release.

“We Have Changed How We Do Certain Things with Activision” – Xbox Boss

“We Have Changed How We Do Certain Things with Activision” – Xbox Boss

In light of Activision's many recent controversies, Xbox boss Phil Spencer says the relationship between the two companies has changed.

Cheat Provider in Hot Water as Activision Files Lawsuit

Cheat Provider in Hot Water as Activision Files Lawsuit

The Call of Duty publisher heads to court against the cheat providers EngineOwning, seeking "exemplary and punitive damages."

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Campaign is Set in Latin America – Rumor

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Campaign is Set in Latin America – Rumor

Insider Tom Henderson also reports that based on pre-alpha footage, development is progressing better than previous titles.

The Constant Drive For Bigger, More Cutting Edge, Better Looking Titles May Be Ruining AAA Games

The Constant Drive For Bigger, More Cutting Edge, Better Looking Titles May Be Ruining AAA Games

This is a plea for some sanity.

Diablo 4 – Skill Affixes, Essences and Paragon Boards Detailed

Diablo 4 – Skill Affixes, Essences and Paragon Boards Detailed

The Paragon system makes a return and offers more build variety while Legendary powers can be extracted and imbued into other items.

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.

Call of Duty: Warzone’s Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat is Now Rolling out to Players

Call of Duty: Warzone’s Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat is Now Rolling out to Players

A new kernel-level driver will be added to Warzone's anti-cheat system that will give the game access to all running applications on your system.

Call of Duty: Warzone Launch Trailer Showcases New Pacific Caldera Map

Call of Duty: Warzone Launch Trailer Showcases New Pacific Caldera Map

The new map for the free-to-play battle royale shooter is available now, and brings with it the beginning of a new season.

Toys for Bob Might be Hiring for a Non-Call of Duty Project

Toys for Bob Might be Hiring for a Non-Call of Duty Project

Job listings on Toys for Bob's official website hint that the studio might be working on something that isn't Call of Duty.

Raven Software QA Team is Staging a Walkout to Protest Recent Layoffs

Raven Software QA Team is Staging a Walkout to Protest Recent Layoffs

Nearly the entire QA team that is responsible for supporting Call of Duty: Warzone is protesting what it says are "arbitrary" layoffs.

Activision Lays off at Least a Dozen Raven Software QA Testers After Allegedly Promising Them Raises

Activision Lays off at Least a Dozen Raven Software QA Testers After Allegedly Promising Them Raises

At least 12 of Raven Software's employees have been laid off following a change of staffing partner, even after being promised raises beforehand.

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.

Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Champion Hill Disabled on Xbox Series X/S Due to Crashes

Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Champion Hill Disabled on Xbox Series X/S Due to Crashes

The issues began following a recent playlist update for all platforms. Sledgehammer Games is currently investigating the same.

Activision Blizzard Forms “Workplace Responsibility Committee”

Activision Blizzard Forms “Workplace Responsibility Committee”

The committee will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the company's " new policies, procedures, and commitments to improve workplace culture and eliminate all forms of harassment and ...

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...