The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard Registers 22% Revenue Decline In Q1, Ditches Outlook Due To Microsoft Deal

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) reported a first-quarter FY22 net revenue decline of 22.3% year-on-year to $1.77 billion missing the consensus of $1.80 billion. Q1 Net bookings were $1.48 billion. Product sales declined 42.8% Y/Y to $386 million. In-game, subscription and other revenues decreased 13.6% Y/Y to $1.38 billion. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.64 missed…

Benzinga · Apr 25, 2022

The rich haven’t just gotten richer – they’ve also gotten a lot more selfish

US billionaires now own a combined $4.7tn, according to a new analysis – but to Elon Musk, since he doesn’t have a yacht or own a home, that’s totally OK

The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2022

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg allegedly leant on news site to drop stories about ex-boyfriend

The Daily Mail dropped two stories detailing Activision’s Bobby Kotich’s abuse of an ex after threats by Meta executive, WSJ reports

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

A top California state civil rights lawyer who was pursuing a discrimination case against video game giant Activision Blizzard has been fired, and another has quit in protest

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

California governor has been allegedly meddling in Activision Blizzard lawsuit

Gavin Newsom was accused of firing a DFEH lawyer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2022

California lawyer quits, claiming Gov. Newsom meddled in Activision suit

A top attorney at the California state agency that sued Activision has resigned, claiming that Gov. Gavin Newsom interfered with the case, a Bloomberg report claims.

Input · Apr 13, 2022

Why Bilibili and NetEase Shares Are Trading Higher Today

XD Inc has won a publishing license for its title "Party Star" in one of China's first approvals of a game since July last year, Reuters reports. The National Press and Publication Administration soon looked to publish a list of games it has granted licenses. Also Read: NetEase Stock Plummets As China Limits…

Benzinga · Apr 11, 2022

Activision Blizzard Looks To Convert Temporary Staff To Full Time Roles

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) looks to convert 1,100 U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance workers of some divisions to full-time employees, starting July 1, Reuters reports. Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition target looks to raise the minimum hourly wages for the employees from the Activision Publishing and Blizzard divisions to $20 or more and offer them…

Benzinga · Apr 8, 2022

Activision Blizzard grants (most) quality assurance testers full-time status

A huge win for the company's QA workers — but not enough to stop employees from organizing.

Input · Apr 7, 2022

Activision Blizzard staff strike after studio drops vaccine requirement

A number of Activision Blizzard staff have chosen to strike in protest of the publisher ending a vaccination requirement for in-office workers.

Input · Apr 7, 2022