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Melanin Gamers Launches The Watch, “A Digital Community Watch Designed To Eliminate Racism In The Gaming Community”

July 15, 2022

Melanin Gamers, a self-described "team of BIPOC streamers dedicated to improving diversity and inclusion in the video game community", have launched The Watch, "a digital community watch designed to eliminate r...

Overwatch 2 Removes “Anti-Homeless Architecture” From Benches Follow Request From Single Fan

Ryan Pearson

July 12, 2022

Video Games

Blizzard Entertainment has altered the graphics of a group of benches on one of their Overwatch 2 maps after a single fan accused the seats of featuring "anti-homeless architecture". Source: Overwatch 2 (20...

Activision Blizzard Claim Internal And External Investigations Found No Evidence Of Company-Wide Harassment Issues

Ryan Pearson

June 23, 2022

Video Games

An internal and external investigation of Activision Blizzard have concluded that, despite the numerous allegations leveled against them, there was no widespread harassment or discrimination within the company....

Blizzard Entertainment Now Requires World of Warcraft Players To Sign Anti-Harassment “Social Contract” Before Logging In

Ryan Pearson

June 14, 2022

Video Games

In their latest effort to try and rehabilitate their public image, Blizzard Entertainment has introduced a new anti-harassment "Social Contract" which World of Warcraft players must agree to before logging into...

Activision Blizzard Clarifies Recently Revealed Diversity Tool “Is Not Being Used In Active Game Development” Following Backlash

Ryan Pearson

May 31, 2022

Video Games

Activision Blizzard has walked back their boisterous comments regarding their Diversity Space Tool after outcry from social media and their own staff. Source: Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021), Activision...

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

Ryan Pearson

May 18, 2022

Video Games

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

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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...

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