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Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard offer happened lightning-fast – and Microsoft wasn’t the only bidder
While the news of Microsoft's nearly $70 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard came as a sudden surprise this past January, the truth is that...
ABK reportedly tries to stall Raven Software’s union vote as DFEH and SEC issue new subpoenas
The process for Raven Software forming its Game Workers Alliance union was likely always going to be messy, but the burst sewage pipe of...
Overwatch League pins down a May 5 start date for its 2022 season
Overwatch's professional esports league has been a bit quiet of recent in terms of its presumed 2022 season. Readers will recall that there were...
WAPO’s latest Bobby Kotick article lays bare his vindictive litigation history
Rumor is, the secret final boss of Diablo IV will be a creature far more vile and Faustian than Diablo himself. And in a...
Hearthstone gets a mini-set February 15, Overwatch adds ‘over-the-top’ heroes in Experimental
While a lot of attention is understandably focused on the Eternity's End update, that doesn't mean other Blizzard games aren't seeing updates (unless you're...
World of Warcraft attempts to diversify its player council as Microsoft prioritizes Activision-Blizzard corporate culture
The player council for World of Warcraft has already been formed and provided feedback, but Blizzard has made it clear that the initial lineup was...
Diablo II Resurrected plans Patch 2.4 ladder testing in the very near future
Diablo II: Resurrected is continuing to turn the knobs on its ballyhooed Patch 2.4 as PTR testing has moved along. The next step in...
WoW Classic updates its list of servers offering free realm transfers
Those who are looking to move to new server pastures in WoW Classic but were limited in their choices are waking up to some...
Activision-Blizzard Q4 2021: Blizzard lost another 2M monthly actives as ABK revenue holds steady
Welcome back to our regular coverage of Activision-Blizzard's quarterly financials. As readers are aware, the company, its leadership, and its games have been the...
Blizzard’s recently announced survival title has been developing for just over four years
Blizzard's "unannounced survival game," which recently started seeking new roles to flesh out its dev team, certainly came as a surprise to many fans,...
Activision’s Raven Software workers end strike pending official recognition of its union
The strike from ActiBlizz's Raven Software, which was kicked off when QA workers were facing surprise firings before the holidays after being told some...
Activision-Blizzard’s Raven Software is formally unionizing
Perhaps ignoring and gaslighting the strikers wasn't the best move for Activision after all: WAPO reports that "over 30" QA testers at Activision's Raven...
Blizzard addresses regaining player trust as Kotick’s all-hands meeting leaves workers unsettled
Earlier this evening, Blizzard's Mike Ybarra posted a public message to the company's players. Ybarra, of course, was appointed co-lead of Blizzard Entertainment following...
Activision-Blizzard submits useless Microsoft buyout FAQ for employees
We sure hope you're not tired of hearing about Activision-Blizzard and its labor messes, discrimination and harassment scandal, and pending sale to Microsoft -...
Acti-Blizz buyout, day two: Labor, stock, Kotick, and the reasons behind the sale
The news has been flying fast and furious over the last 24 hours since Microsoft announced it was buying Activision-Blizzard for just under $70B....
Activision-Blizzard claims it fired still more employees but disputes scope of misconduct
Activision-Blizzard is being bought out by Microsoft, but that doesn't mean its problems have been solved.
Bowing to pressure from investors and its own staff,...
Activision-Blizzard’s Bobby Kotick hit with new accusations, Jen Oneal speaks up, employees walk out
Oh my sweet summer child, you thought Activision-Blizzard might make it a whole week without another story in its ongoing sexual discrimination and harassment...
Bear witness to the confounding Coca-Cola ad that tries to appeal to esports fans, MMO gamers, and world peace
What do esports events, MMO gaming, and soda have in common? If you said "Maybe you drink the soda while participating in the other...
Activision-Blizzard walkout organizers respond to Kotick, Kotaku exposes ‘Cosby suite’ attendees
In response to Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's letter to staff last night, organizers of today's walkout have issued a response arguing that his letter...
Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick: ‘The leadership team has heard you loud and clear’
As ATVI stock dips and Blizzard employees plan a walkout tomorrow, Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has finally publicly addressed the company's workers in regard...
