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Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised workers at Wisconsin-based Raven Software have filed a complaint against the studio and its parent companies,…
Aug. 28, 2024
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
Raven employees successfully unionized in 2022 but have now filed an NLRB complaint against their employer after struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreement.
Aug. 28, 2024
Report: Activision mismanaged Toys for Bob after modest Crash Bandicoot 4 sales
Report: Activision mismanaged Toys for Bob after modest Crash Bandicoot 4 sales
Did You Know Gaming's new documentary sheds a light on Toys for Bob's tumultuous relationship with Activision Blizzard.
Aug. 27, 2024
Call of Duty uncouples Warzone from annual schedule with platform overhaul
Call of Duty uncouples Warzone from annual schedule with platform overhaul
Activision Blizzard is addressing Call of Duty's file size problem and opening up a new distribution method for the annual series and the ever-popular Warzone.
Aug. 16, 2024
Report: Microsoft sets up new AA studio within Blizzard
Report: Microsoft sets up new AA studio within Blizzard
A new AA studio has reportedly been set up within Blizzard.
Aug. 5, 2024
Former Activision staff concerned about gen AI tools used in development, including Midjourney
Former Activision staff concerned about gen AI tools used in development, including Midjourney
Activision Blizzard has reportedly approved the use of generative AI tools including Midjourney and Stable Diffusion fo…
July 25, 2024
500+ World of Warcraft developers unionise
500+ World of Warcraft developers unionise
Over 500 World of Warcraft developers have unionised.
July 24, 2024
Microsoft confirms Call of Duty is heading to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft confirms Call of Duty is heading to Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be made available to subscribers at launch.
May 28, 2024
Lawsuit alleges Activision, Meta bear responsibility for Uvalde school shooting
Lawsuit alleges Activision, Meta bear responsibility for Uvalde school shooting
A pair of lawsuits allege Meta, Activision, and rifle company Daniel Defense are partially responsible for the carnage in the Uvalde school shooting.
May 25, 2024
Report: Microsoft to add next Call of Duty title to Game Pass
Report: Microsoft to add next Call of Duty title to Game Pass
Microsoft is poised to add the newest Call of Duty series entry to Xbox Game Pass.
May 17, 2024
Mike Ybarra exits Blizzard Entertainment after Microsoft layoffs
Mike Ybarra exits Blizzard Entertainment after Microsoft layoffs
Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra says it's now time for him to once again be "Blizzard's biggest fan from the outside."
Jan. 25, 2024
Activision Blizzard settles California discrimination suit for $54 million
Activision Blizzard settles California discrimination suit for $54 million
Impacted Activision Blizzard workers employed by the company between 2015 and 2020 will be eligible compensation from a $45.75 million settlement fund to be established by the company.
Dec. 19, 2023