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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.

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.

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.

Overwatch – Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge is Now Live

Overwatch – Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge is Now Live

Complete matches to earn new cosmetic rewards, including a player icon, spray, and the new Sandstorm Cassidy Epic skin.

Overwatch – Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge Starts Tomorrow

Overwatch – Cassidy’s New Blood Challenge Starts Tomorrow

The mini-event will run till November 23rd and should offer a new spray, player icon and Epic skin for the cowboy, Cole Cassidy.

Activision Blizzard Earned $1.2 Billion Revenue from Microtransactions in Q3 2021

Activision Blizzard Earned $1.2 Billion Revenue from Microtransactions in Q3 2021

Total revenue for the quarter ending September 30th 2021 totaled $2.07 billion but monthly active users remained stagnant.

Diablo 4 And Overwatch 2 Have Both Been Delayed

Diablo 4 And Overwatch 2 Have Both Been Delayed

Despite neither game having solid dates, Blizzard has confirmed that both will now launch further than originally envisioned.

Vicarious Visons is Dropping its Name and Fully Merging with Blizzard – Rumour

Vicarious Visons is Dropping its Name and Fully Merging with Blizzard – Rumour

The developer of the Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk remakes and Diablo 2: Resurrected might soon be entirely absorbed by Blizzard.

BlizzConline 2022 Plans Now On Pause, With BlizzCon As An Event To Be “Reimagined”

BlizzConline 2022 Plans Now On Pause, With BlizzCon As An Event To Be “Reimagined”

The long running event will not be held in 2022 and is said to be due for a makeover for potential future shows.

Overwatch’s McCree Gets An Official Name Change

Overwatch’s McCree Gets An Official Name Change

The gunslinger will now go by the name Cole Cassidy and drop the old name that related to a previous employee of the company.