Activision Blizzard
Microsoft lays off 1900 from Blizzard and Xbox, Ybarra leaves, survival game canned
Another industry upset as lays off hit Xbox and Blizzard in huge numbers. Blizzard also cans their suvival game.
Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard complete
The deal is done. Blizzard joins the Microsoft family.
Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by CMA
UK CMA says no to the acquisition but this is not the end of the fight.
Activision Blizzard halts game sales in Russia
Activision Blizzard follows other videogame companies and halts sales.
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer commits to Playstation releases
Playstation gamers need not be too concerned about losing out on Activision games.
Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard is no more. Enter Microsoft.
Bobby Kotick asks for huge pay cut – Company addressing toxic culture
Kotick outlines changes at the company in a letter to all staff and asks for minimum wage.
Activision Blizzard facing second lawsuit following financial call
A lawsuit follows the first lawsuit. This time from Activision Blizzard investors.
Blizzard President steps down and leaves company
Following the DFEH lawsuit, there are big changes at the top as Blizzard president departs.
Jeff Strain calls for unionisation
Former Blizzard employee Jeff Strain calls for unionisation which he says is long overdue.
Activision Blizzard staff walkout today
Activision Blizzard staff walkout in protest and demand changes following the DFEH lawsuit.
Inside Story of Blizzard Departures. A Company at a Crossroads
A long-form article has been posted this evening which takes a look at the more recent Blizzard departures and the current culture within the company.
Activision Blizzard Fourth Quarter 2020 Results – No Diablo 4 in 2021
Today the latest Activision Blizzard financials were revealed and it’s been a decent quarter for World of Warcraft. The company is now looking ahead to a BlizzCon and we can hopefully expect some exciting updates.
Activision Blizzard to Close French Offices
Some big news coming out this evening that will affect all Blizzard staff based in Paris. It’s come to light this afternoon that the Activision Blizzard offices based in Versailles are to close down completely.
Activision Blizzard gets new COO
Many of you probably don’t pay too much attention to what’s happening at Activision Blizzard when it comes to personnel but there is a change incoming. A new COO (Chief Operating Officer) has been appointed and he’s arrived from Google.