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The Washington Post Shocked To Find Most Video Game Companies Want To Stay Out Of Roe v. Wade Abortion Debate

May 18, 2022

A recent attempt by The Washington Post to seemingly shame industry members into taking a pro-abortion stance on the current debate surrounding the possible repeal of Roe v. Wade has instead resulted in the dis...

Activision Blizzard Blames Lackluster Call of Duty: Vanguard Sales On World War II Setting

Ryan Pearson

May 16, 2022

Video Games

Activision Blizzard claim Call of Duty: Vanguard's World War II setting "didn't resonate with some of our community," leading to poor sales. Source: Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021), Activision RELATED: Net...

Activision Blizzard And King Develop New Tool To Measure Character Diversity In Video Games

Spencer Baculi

May 14, 2022

Video Games

Amidst a rapidly declining player base across their library of Blizzard titles and multiple sexual misconduct lawsuits, Activision Blizzard has sought to reingratiate itself with the public by revealing their d...

California Attorney Resigns From Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Over Alleged Interference From Governor Gavin Newsom

Ryan Pearson

April 15, 2022

Video Games

A lawyer involved in the prosecution of Activision Blizzard's current sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit has resigned from his position in protest over alleged interference in the case from California...

Activision Blizzard’s New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer To Ensure “Diverse And Inclusive Perspectives” In Game Design, Storytelling, And More

Ryan Pearson

April 12, 2022

Video Games

Activision Blizzard's new Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer will ensure "diverse and inclusive perspectives" in game design. Source: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War RELATED: Activisio...

Overwatch Removes ‘Z’ From Zarya Skins In Apparent Response To Symbol’s Use By Pro-Putin Supporters Of Ukraine Invasion

Spencer Baculi

April 8, 2022

Video Games

In what seems to be a response to the symbol’s adoption by supporters of the Vladimir Putin-led government’s recent invasion of Ukraine, eagle-eyed players have discovered that a recent update to Overwatch has ...

Activision Blizzard Announce End Of Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Heel Turn 24 Hours Later After Staff Threaten Walkout

Ryan Pearson

April 5, 2022

Video Games

Just 24 hours after announcing the lifting of their COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employees, Activision Blizzard have seemingly backpedaled on their decision amid staff threats of a walkout. Source: Cal...

Activision Blizzard Faces Another Lawsuit As Current Female Employee Alleges “Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, and Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress”

Spencer Baculi

March 26, 2022

Video Games

Adding to the pile of similar such lawsuits already facing their legal team, Activision Blizzard has been hit with yet another sexual misconduct complaint, this time from a female employee who alleges that, amo...

Activision Blizzard Hit With Wrongful Death Suit By Family Of Female Employee Who Allegedly Committed Suicide In Response To Sexual Harassment

Ryan Pearson

March 12, 2022

Video Games

Activision Blizzard is being sued for wrongful death by the family of an employee who allegedly committed suicide after facing extensive sexual harassment from her co-workers. Source: Call of Duty: Black Op...

Activision Blizzard Reports 61% Of 2021 Revenues Came From Microtransactions And DLC As Player Numbers Plummet

Ryan Pearson

February 10, 2022

Video Games

According to Activision Blizzard's 2021 financial results, 61% of the company's net bookings in recent months has came from microtransactions and DLC. Source: Overwatch (2016), Blizzard Entertainment REL...

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