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New Partnership to Invest in Cybersecurity Startups
New Partnership to Invest in Cybersecurity Startups
Geekdom teams up with gener8tor to help cybersecurity companies develop products
Nov. 17, 2021
NSA Grants Boost University's Cyber Academy
NSA Grants Boost University's Cyber Academy
Cash injection funds expansion of University of North Georgia’s cybersecurity instruction program
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick accused of harassment, enabling misconduct in new report
Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick accused of harassment, enabling misconduct in new report
Bobby Kotick has been accused by several women of harassment, and reportedly worked "quickly and quietly" to settle those complaints.
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard workers to stage walkout, call for Bobby Kotick's removal
Activision Blizzard workers to stage walkout, call for Bobby Kotick's removal
The workers also reiterated their demand for a third-party review of Activision Blizzard's policies.
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard board backs CEO Kotick after damning report
Activision Blizzard board backs CEO Kotick after damning report
Board members say they are confident "Bobby Kotick appropriately addressed workplace issues brought to his attention" despite an extensive report claiming otherwise.
Nov. 17, 2021
Grassroots anger at Activision Blizzard leadership is fueling more employee walkouts
Grassroots anger at Activision Blizzard leadership is fueling more employee walkouts
Their demands aren't being met, they're not getting transparency, and they want real action. Game Developer reports from the scene.
Nov. 17, 2021
Ubisoft opening fourth Quebec studio to support development on key franchises
Ubisoft opening fourth Quebec studio to support development on key franchises
The French publisher said the move signifies its commitment to being a "major economic player" in the region.
Nov. 17, 2021
Departing Blizzard co-lead Jen Oneal tells colleagues she was only offered equal pay after resigning
Departing Blizzard co-lead Jen Oneal tells colleagues she was only offered equal pay after resigning
Oneal claims Activision Blizzard only formally offered equal pay "after I tendered that resignation."
Nov. 17, 2021
Frogwares to amend Sherlock Holmes Chapter One credits after "unintentional" omissions
Frogwares to amend Sherlock Holmes Chapter One credits after "unintentional" omissions
"This was unintentional and we are going to release a patch to rectify this."
Nov. 17, 2021
Superhot devs raise $3 million to expand home-brew sales tracking platform IndieBI
Superhot devs raise $3 million to expand home-brew sales tracking platform IndieBI
"Tracking our sales and making smart decisions was quickly becoming a huge challenge and a source of anxiety."
Nov. 17, 2021
Some Activision Blizzard shareholders are calling for Bobby Kotick's resignation
Some Activision Blizzard shareholders are calling for Bobby Kotick's resignation
"After the new revelations, it’s clear that the current leadership repeatedly failed to uphold a safe workplace."
Nov. 17, 2021
New STAR WARS: ECLIPSE Video Game Set During The High Republic Era Reportedly In The Works At Quantic Dream
New STAR WARS: ECLIPSE Video Game Set During The High Republic Era Reportedly In The Works At Quantic Dream
Star Wars: Eclipse is a new video game that's reportedly in the works at Quantic Dream and will be set during the High Republic era. Hit the jump to find out more...
Nov. 16, 2021