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Juno (Xanthe Huynh) checks the status of her Orbital Ray in Overwatch 2 (2022), Activision Blizzard
September 28, 2024

‘Overwatch 2’ Dev Activision Blizzard Officially Axes Nearly 400 Employees As Part Of Previously Announced Microsoft Layoffs

As part of Microsoft's previously announced redundancy reductions, Activision Blizzard will soon pink slip nearly 400 employees.
Indiana Jones (Troy Baker) senses something is off in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024), MachineGames
September 13, 2024

Microsoft Hit By Yet Another Round Of Layoffs As Xbox Parent Company Cuts 650 Gaming Division Employees

Microsoft has undertaken another round of gaming layoffs, this time cutting 650 employees from their Xbox and Activision Blizzard divisions.
World of Warcraft Union
August 14, 2024

World of Warcraft Dev Offers Praise for Microsoft In Helping To Secure New CWA Union

The World of Warcraft development team approximately 500 members, has successfully unionized under the Communication Workers of America.
Russell Adler (Bruce Thomas) deploys to the Middle East in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (2024), Activision Blizzard
June 10, 2024

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6’ To Require Internet Connection For Single Player Campaign, Will Carry Over Multiplayer Bans From Previous Games

Activision Blizzard has confirmed that 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' will require a constant internet connection and carry over…
June 3, 2024

Activision Blizzard Releases Free Pride Month Weapon Skin Bundle For ‘Call Of Duty’, New Cosmetics Include Transgender Flag Cover For Bullets

Activision Blizzard is offering a free 'Pride Flag' weapon cosmetic bundle to 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III' and 'Warzone'…
Kong readies his newest weapon in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), Legendary
April 9, 2024

Activision Blizzard Continues To Prove Itself As One Of The Greediest Studios In The Industry, Slaps $80 Price Tag On ‘Godzilla X Kong’ B.E.A.S.T. Glove Melee Weapon For ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III”

Activision Blizzard is now charging $80 USD for a 'Godzilla x Kong' crossover weapon for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare…
Lilith (Caroline Faber) emerges from the pits of Hell in Diablo IV (2023), Blizzard Entertainment
February 15, 2024

Video Game Industry Greed Hits New Low As Blizzard Begins Charging $30 Dollars For Class-Restricted ‘Diablo IV’ Portal Colors

For the low, low price of $30 USD paid directly to Blizzard, 'Diablo IV' players can now purchase a pack…
Mauga (John Tui) finds himself near death in Overwatch 2 (2022), Activision Blizzard
January 25, 2024

Microsoft Slashes Video Game Division, Cuts 1,900 Jobs Across Activision Blizzard, Xbox, And ZeniMax

Microsoft has announced that they will be cutting roughly 8% of their workforce across Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and Zenimax.
Blizzard shows off the first gameplay for 'Overwatch 2' hero Venture at Blizzcon 2023
November 7, 2023

‘Overwatch 2’ Artist Confirms Game’s Next Character Is Non-Binary, Uses They/Them Pronouns

Activision Blizzard has revealed that one of their upcoming 'Overwatch 2' heroes, Venture, will be the game's first non-binary hero.
Ghost (Craig Fairbrass) overlooks an operation site in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023), Activision Blizzard
August 30, 2023

Activision Blizzard To Begin Using AI For “Global Real-Time Voice Chat Moderation” In ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III’

Activision Blizzard has announced that the upcoming 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III' will feature AI voice chat moderation.