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"Activision Blizzard can't stop this.” Why Raven Software's union is just the beginning

Employees at Raven Software have formed the first major union in the video game industry, and it's a massive victory that could lead to even more change.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Activision Blizzard Stock In The Last 15 Years

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Activision Blizzard Stock In The Last 15 Years

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.78%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $60.13 billion.

Quality assurance workers at Activision Blizzard subsidiary unionize, a first at a major US gaming company

A small group of quality assurance workers at an Activision Blizzard-owned game studio have unionized, marking the arrival of the first labor union at a major U.S. gaming company.

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Raven Software’s QA team successfully unionizes in a near-unanimous vote

The Game Workers Alliance is the first of its kind among AAA gaming studios in the U.S.

Call of Duty studio forms first-ever union at a major U.S. game company

Raven Software made history.

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In major video game company first, Activision Blizzard employees are joining a union

A subset of staff at the massive video game company Activision Blizzard voted to join the Communication Workers of America. The vote comes as Activision Blizzard is being purchased by Microsoft.

Activision Blizzard’s Raven Software workers vote to form industry’s first union

The vote marks a victory for labor advocates in an industry mired with allegations of abuse and poor working conditions

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What is the metaverse, and what can we do there?

What is the metaverse, and what can we do there?

You’ve likely heard recently how the metaverse will usher in a new era of digital connectivity, virtual reality (VR) experiences and e-commerce. Tech companies are betting big on it: Microsoft’s massive US$68.7 billion acquisition of game developing giant Activision Blizzard reflected the company’s desire to bolster its position in the…

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How the metaverse could change the purpose and feel of cities

How the metaverse could change the purpose and feel of cities

Several companies, including Apple and Microsoft, are betting that the world of tomorrow will, at least in part, be carried out in the metaverse. To this end, Microsoft recently acquired the video game giant Activision Blizzard for US$68.7 billion.

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Call of Duty: Vanguard is free to play this week

Call of Duty: Vanguard is free to play this week

The offer is available for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

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Looking Into Activision Blizzard's Recent Short Interest

Looking Into Activision Blizzard's Recent Short Interest

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ:ATVI) short percent of float has fallen 17.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.11 million shares sold short, which is 2.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

Activision Blizzard's ‘diversity tool’ impressed exactly no one

Activision Blizzard's ‘diversity tool’ impressed exactly no one

After a recent blog post championed Activision Blizzard's dehumanizing Diversity Space Tool, it became the subject of public criticism, as well as memes.

Inside the colossal failure of VENN, the 'MTV of video games'

Inside the colossal failure of VENN, the 'MTV of video games'

Why the $45 million streaming network, launched amid the pandemic, crashed and burned.

New NYC lawsuit spices up Microsoft's Activision acquisition

New NYC lawsuit spices up Microsoft's Activision acquisition

The suit alleges CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the Microsoft buyout to save himself.

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Activision New York lawsuit: Your 3 biggest questions, answered

A new lawsuit out of New York presents yet another legal wrinkle in the ongoing saga of Activision Blizzard. Here's what the suit says, and what could happen.

World of Warcraft Franchise Coming To Mobile: What Investors And Gamers Should Know

A new game is bringing the World of Warcraft franchise to mobile users. Here’s what investors and gamers should know about the Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) announcement.

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New York City is suing Activision Blizzard, insists CEO ‘rushed’ to secure Microsoft acquisition

The lawsuit alleges that Bobby Kotick and others are attempting to 'escape' liability.

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Activision Blizzard advises shareholders to vote against employee-elected board member, harassment report

ATVI shareholders requested a vote on allowing for an employee-elected board member and the creation of a report on the company’s continued problems with and actions to counteract sexual harrassment. The company says to vote against both.

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PreMarket Prep Stock Of The Day: Buffett's Risk-On Approach To Activision Blizzard

At the annual meeting for Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), it was announced his firm

$100 Invested In Activision Blizzard 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.6%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $60.70 billion.

Why Activision Blizzard Shares Are Rising Today

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares are trading higher Monday morning after Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway has built about a 9.5% stake in the video game company.

Peering Into Activision Blizzard's Recent Short Interest

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ:ATVI) short percent of float has risen 6.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.84 million shares sold short, which is 2.99% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

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Ex-Blizzard EU employees are entitled to more than six months backpay – but they’ll have to go to court for it

The ongoing legal challenge against Activision Blizzard’s closure of their EU office has reached an important milestone today, as French courts ruled to invalidate the redundancies applied when the Versailles office was closed.

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Activision Blizzard stockholders approve Microsoft buyout

Wall Street reportedly bets the deal will fail, though.

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Activision Blizzard Shareholders Approve $68.7 Bln Microsoft Deal

Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc said on Thursday that its shareholders approved Microsoft Corp's $68.7 billion proposal to buy the "Call of Duty" maker. More than 98% of the shares voted at a special meeting held earlier in the day were in favor of the proposed transaction, the Santa Monica,…

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