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2K is 'reducing the size' of Bioshock 4 developer Cloud Chamber
2K is 'reducing the size' of Bioshock 4 developer Cloud Chamber
In an internal memo, 2K president David Ismailer told the Bioshock 4 developer about the decision to reduce the size of the development team. Meanwhile, former Diablo boss Rod Fergusson is Cloud Chamber's new studio head.
Aug. 20, 2025
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
'With a union, we're able to preserve what makes this place special.'
Aug. 13, 2025
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
'I am extremely grateful for the honor of playing some small part in this extraordinary franchise.'
Aug. 11, 2025
Celebrity-driven Global Gaming League signs six AAA game publishers
Celebrity-driven Global Gaming League signs six AAA game publishers
The Global Gaming League (GGL), a new video game league launching later this month, has secured licensing agreements wi…
Aug. 5, 2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continues Xbox's bet on Activision boost for Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continues Xbox's bet on Activision boost for Game Pass
Original story, May 29, 2024: Microsoft has confirmed this year's Call of Duty will launch on Xbox Game Pass alongside …
June 9, 2025
Unions slam Bobby Kotick's claims that Activision Blizzard harassment reports were "fake"
Unions slam Bobby Kotick's claims that Activision Blizzard harassment reports were "fake"
The Communication Workers Of America (CWA) has slammed former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's claims that the nu…
May 30, 2025
User research workers at Activision unionize
User research workers at Activision unionize
User research workers at Activision have voted to unionize.
May 30, 2025
200+ Overwatch devs vote to unionize at Activision Blizzard
200+ Overwatch devs vote to unionize at Activision Blizzard
Over 200 developers working on Overwatch 2 at Activision Blizzard have voted to unionize.
May 30, 2025
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission has dropped its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
May 30, 2025
FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision Blizzard
FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision Blizzard
'The public interest is best served by dismissing the administrative litigation in this case.'
May 23, 2025
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Green will replace outgoing King president Tjodolf Sommestad, who is departing to ‛take some time out of the industry.‛
May 23, 2025
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after one year
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after one year
'It unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players.'
May 19, 2025