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Activision Name Conspicuously Absent From Call Of Duty: Vanguard Marketing
Call of Duty: Vanguard was officially announced yesterday, the first major Activision Blizzard reveal since the corporation came under public scrutiny for its abhorrent treatment of female employees. A minor detail in the reveal video has some speculating that Activision is keen to avoid reminding everyone it’s involved in the game’s development.
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Blizzard’s Top HR Guy Out Following Lawsuit And Widespread Criticism
Another top manager at Blizzard Entertainment has left in the wake of a California lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment and discrimination at parent company Activision Blizzard. Following the news that Blizzard president J. Allen Brack stepped down earlier today to “pursue new opportunities,” the company confirmed that Blizzard’s head of HR has also moved on.
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What Really Happened At That BlizzCon Panel, According To The Woman In The Video
Xantia doesn’t spend much time on Twitter, so she learned that California was suing Activision Blizzard for years of alleged sexual harassment and discrimination a couple days late. She had no idea she became the face of discussions about Blizzard’s questionable past with women until a friend messaged her on Facebook. She says it felt…
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World Of Warcraft Removing Inappropriate References To ‘Rebuild Trust’ In Wake of Lawsuit
Blizzard has promised to remove content “not appropriate for” World of Warcraft, likely referencing in-game cameos by creative director Alex Afrasiabi. This announcement comes after a short period of silence following the publication of a California state lawsuit against the company, which alleges Activision Blizzard fostered an environment of harassment against its female employees.