The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

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

Raven Software made history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022

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.

WEKU · May 23, 2022

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

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022

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.

Input · May 16, 2022

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

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

Input · May 5, 2022

New NYC lawsuit spices up Microsoft's Activision acquisition

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

Input · May 4, 2022

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.

Inverse · May 4, 2022

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.

Benzinga · May 4, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022