Blizzard is taking a sledgehammer to the way Overwatch 2 is played by letting everyone heal themselves Who needs support when your health bar takes care of itself? PC Gamer · Jan 13, 2024
Bethesda will finally show off Indiana Jones gameplay at the Developer Direct showcase happening later this month Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Ara: History Untold will be there too. PC Gamer · Jan 9, 2024
Xbox teases first Indiana Jones gameplay, plus Avowed and Hellblade 2 showcases for first Developer Direct of 2024, coming this month The January 2024 Xbox Developer Direct brings out some heavy-hitters GamesRadar · Jan 9, 2024
Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft president Brad Smith has adopted a more positive view of the CMA after the completion of the Activision Blizzard deal. TechRadar · Jan 3, 2024
Microsoft President Does A 180 On UK Regulators After Initial Clash Over Activision Deal The CMA was notoriously stubborn about allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, forcing the tech giant to restructure its deal. International Business Times UK · Jan 3, 2024
TechScape: Cybercrime, AI supremacy and the metaverse – the tech stories that will dominate 2024 From the future of X to Apple’s Vision Pro headset, we make a call on the deals, products and technologies that could define this year The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
As Bobby Kotick leaves Microsoft and Activision for good, ex-employees recall how Kotick once threatened to 'have an employee killed' Today marks Bobby Kotick's last day at the helm of Activision Blizzard King, a day this former employee chose to recall a disturbing tale of Kotick's behavior while CEO of the company. Windows Central · Dec 30, 2023
Microsoft in 2023: year in review It was a huge year for AI in so many ways, and an apparent focus on software at the expense of hardware. TechRadar · Dec 30, 2023
UK mergers and acquisitions fall 33% to hit lowest level since 2009 Total value of mergers and acquisitions dealmaking fell to just over $265bn, down from $395bn The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
The worst games of 2023 according to Metacritic user scores It’s not a pretty task, but we’ve sorted through the rubble and picked out the worst games of 2023 according to Metacritic user scores. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2023
How Bobby Kotick became 'the most hated man in videogames' Over 30 years ago, Kotick took over a struggling software company, and gaming's greatest villain was born. PC Gamer · Dec 21, 2023
Bobby Kotick to depart Activision before the end of the month The CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, is leaving the company before the end of the month. TechRadar · Dec 21, 2023
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to Step Down The Activision Blizzard CEO will leave after more than three decades at the video game publisher. Inverse · Dec 20, 2023
After 32 years, CEO Bobby Kotick is leaving Activision next week as Microsoft makes more changes to bring the company under the Xbox mothership In his goodbye note, Kotick calls Microsoft "the world's most admired company" GamesRadar · Dec 20, 2023
PC Gamer · Dec 20, 2023 Xbox chief Phil Spencer thanks Bobby Kotick for his 'invaluable contributions' to the games industry as Kotick officially exits Activision Blizzard after 32 years We were pretty sure Kotick would be shown the door at the end of 2023, but now it's official.
Windows Central · Dec 20, 2023 New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Pushing Buttons: How should we remember 2023 in games? In this week’s newsletter: While it was an incredible year for players, it was a tough year for anyone making games
PC Gamer · Dec 20, 2023 Having watched it try to speed run all the troubles of a live service game, I didn't expect Diablo 4 to come back this hard and fast Blizzard deserves real credit for fleshing out the endgame, but the battle will be never-ending.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Every game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in 2024 All the games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in 2024, from Persona 3 Reload to Hellblade 2
TechRadar · Dec 19, 2023 ABK Workers Alliance has responded to Activision ending hybrid working: "a one-size-fits-all mandate harms us all" ABK Workers Alliance has shared a statement regarding Blizzard Activision ending hybrid work for its QA testers in January.
Inverse · Dec 18, 2023 Activision Blizzard’s $55 Million Settlement “Won’t Ever Make the Scars Heal,” Former Employee Says Activision Blizzard settled its discrimination case with the California Civil Rights Department, creating a $45 million compensation fund for female employees.
GamesRadar · Dec 18, 2023 We're still Doomed! How John Romero's FPS design rules live on in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Interview | John Romero casts his mind back over the last 30 years, and looks to the future of a tried and tested genre
TechRadar · Dec 18, 2023 Activision Blizzard settles discrimination lawsuit out of court with $54 million settlement Activision Blizzard has reached an agreement with the California Civil Rights Department over discrimination lawsuit.
PC Gamer · Dec 17, 2023 Activision Blizzard settles historic sexual harassment suit for $54 million, sets aside another $47 million for impacted employees The suit was first brought against the company in July of 2021.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023 Activision Blizzard to pay $54 million to settle California state workplace discrimination claims Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay about $54 million to settle discrimination claims brought by California’s civil rights agency on behalf of women employed by the video game maker