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Blizzard Boss Tries To Shut Down Player Speculation After NFT Survey
1While some companies are doubling down on the lucrative scam behind NFTs, others are trying to head off any association right from the start. After an Activision Blizzard survey went out polling players on their interest in the blockchain technology, Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra was quick to shoot down speculation of whether the studio would…
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Parents Sue Call Of Duty Maker, Alleging Sexual Harassment Led To Daughter’s Suicide
Warning: This article deals with the topic of mental health, and has mentions of suicide and harrassment. It may be triggering for some. If you or someone you love is in need of support, Lifeline (13 11 14) is available 24/7, free of charge. Parents of an Activision Blizzard employee who died by suicide on a…
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Microsoft Started Activision Acquisition Talks Three Days After Bombshell Harassment Report
On November 16, 2021, a report was published that claimed Activision CEO Bobby Kotick was well aware of harassment happening within his company. It also alleged that he himself mistreated women, both inside and outside work. Now, new docs reveal that three days later, Xbox head Phil Spencer called Kotick and began talks that ultimately…
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Raven QA Testers Form Activision Blizzard’s First Union
Thirty four quality assurance testers at Raven Software, the Activision Blizzard studio in charge of its massively popular battle royale, Call of Duty: Warzone, announced today they are unionizing after weeks of striking over recently announced layoffs in their department. Calling themselves the Game Workers Alliance, they’re asking the embattled publisher which recently announced a…