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. Input · 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
Median CEO Pay Package Rose to $14.7 Million in 2021, a New High The median pay package for chief executives of the biggest U.S. companies reached $14.7 million in 2021, setting a sixth-straight annual record as strong profits and robust markets boosted performance measures. Bangkok Post · May 16, 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
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
New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick The suit alleges a rushed takeover deal with Microsoft to escape liability Axios · 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
Activision Blizzard stockholders approve Microsoft buyout Wall Street reportedly bets the deal will fail, though. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 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
Top Meta Official Faces Internal Scrutiny For Doling Out Favours To Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) COO Sheryl Sandberg faced internal scrutiny for allegedly pressing a U.K. Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022
Activision Blizzard adding two senior women executives to its board The board has been criticized for sticking by CEO Bobby Kotick amid allegations of the company's toxic culture. Axios · Apr 21, 2022
The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 2 April 2022 How do you lose $625,000,000 on a blockchain browser game? This week we are going to Axie Infinity, and beyond the realms of common sense. inkl Originals · Apr 2, 2022
Axios · Apr 1, 2022 Activision insider trading investigation expands If there's a real case to be made here, it would be the highest-profile in memory.
Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022 Microsoft-Activision Deal Faces Regulatory Roadblock: WSJ Four U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission citing concerns about Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), the Wall Street Journal reports. The Senators voiced concerns over undermining employees’ calls for accountability over alleged misconduct at the videogame giant. The deal could aggravate the barrage of sexual abuse, harassment, and…
Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022 Activision Blizzard to pay $18 million to victims of harassment and discrimination Activision Blizzard agreed to set up an $18-million fund for employees who experienced sexual harassment or discrimination, pregnancy discrimination or retaliation as part of a settlement with a federal employment agency on Tuesday.
Benzinga · Feb 18, 2022 Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Triggers Regulatory Subpoenas Over Workplace Harassment The Wall Street Journal reports that federal and state regulators have broadened their investigations into Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) leadership role in handling workplace misconduct claims. State watchdog, The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing subpoenaed Activision's directors over its workplace issues. It also has subpoenaed police departments in the Los Angeles area…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022 Pushing Buttons: the Microsoft-Activision deal is a chance to transform game development In this week’s newsletter: whatever reservations we have about the merger, it’s a chance to bring meaningful, positive change for the people who actually make games
Inverse · Jan 20, 2022 Activision employees on Microsoft deal: “We’re gonna be lost in the shuffle.” Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is the biggest acquisition gaming has ever seen, and employees at the latter have mixed thoughts on what it means.
Input · Jan 19, 2022 Before Microsoft deal, Activision Blizzard considered Electronic Arts Apparently, EA was too small for Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's long-term goals.
Input · Jan 19, 2022 Activision CEO Bobby Kotick wanted to buy Kotaku, PC Gamer Why work toward positive change when you can just silence naysayers instead?
Inverse · Jan 19, 2022 Sony Spartacus: Experts say a "bold move" is necessary after Activision-Microsoft deal Three games industry experts reveal what the landmark deal means for Xbox, Sony, and the industry as a whole.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2022 Bobby Kotick allegedly wanted to buy game sites Kotaku and PC Gamer Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick purportedly considered acquiring gaming-trade sites to change public perception of the company.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2022 Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly stepping down following Microsoft acquisition The deal will likely take a while to close, though.