Former Activision Blizzard Executive Accuses Company of Discriminating Against 'Old White Men'
Activision Blizzard is facing another lawsuit. This time the plaintiff is one of its former executives, who suggests that Bobby Kotick may have contributed to a wave of discrimination at the company.
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January 7, 2024
Former Blizzard Employee Reveals Truth About Overwatch 2's Disastrous Steam Launch
We learned a little bit of information about the backstory of Overwatch 2's launch on Steam. It was a disastrous debut, which made Blizzard's shooter the worst-rated game on the service.
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December 31, 2023
Bobby Kotick to Leave Activision Blizzard in 9 Days; Microsoft Announces Reorganization
We know the day Bobby Kotick will step down as head of Activision Blizzard, and we know who from Microsoft will oversee the publisher's studios.
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December 21, 2023
Bobby Kotick Steps Down as Activision Blizzard CEO
Once all the formalities of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been completed, Bobby Kotick will cease to be CEO of the latter company. For now, however, it is unclear whether he will leave its ranks altogether.
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October 15, 2023
Nintendo's New Console Will Rival PS4 in Power, Activision Chief Reveals
Activision Blizzard chief Bobby Kotick revealed hot information about an console from Nintendo during the hearing with Microsoft.
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June 29, 2023
Bobby Kotick Reelected; Internet Boils
This year's Activision Blizzard investor meeting ended with the re-election of the board of directors (including Bobby Kotick), a noncommittal vote on bonuses and a report on the company's fight against bullying.
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June 23, 2022
Activision's Rebellious Shareholder Stirs Up Trouble Again; Attacks Kotick
The SOC Investment group has released a letter urging Activision Blizzard shareholders to vote against the re-election of several of the company's board , including CEO Bobby Kotick.
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May 29, 2022
US Senators Have Concerns About Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision
U.S. senators are concerned about the planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Their concerns include the treatment of employees and the position of Bobby Kotick, who has also been involved in sexual harassment controversies.
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April 1, 2022
Activision Blizzard Will Pay $18 Million to Discriminated Employees
Activision Blizzard has finalized the settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The company will pay the affected employees $18 million.
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March 31, 2022
Activision Blizzard Struggles to Hire and Retain Staff
In its latest annual report, Activision Blizzard itted that numerous lawsuits and controversial situations are translating into staffing issues.
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March 5, 2022
Microsoft Promises to Improve Working Conditions at Activision Blizzard
The acquisition of Activision Blizzard has reawakened hopes of improving the company's image. In an interview with CNBC Microsoft's executive vice president promised to put the right people in the company.
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February 11, 2022
Kotick Reportedly Ignoring Activision's Problems, Employees Irritated
The video conference for Activision Blizzard employees did not go as planned. Contrary to promises, CEO Bobby Kotick did not address questions from subordinates, and the entire event was actually ended sooner than scheduled.
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January 24, 2022
Bobby Kotick Considered Buying Kotaku and PC Gamer, Rumor Claims
Before the announcement of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, Bobby Kotick was said to have been considering his own purchases. According to rumors, the CEO suggested improving the company's image - by buying Kotaku and PC Gamer.
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January 20, 2022
Kotick May Leave as Activision Blizzard's CEO; Schreier on Employee Reactions
There have been reports that Bobby Kotick may leave his position as CEO of Activision Blizzard. This is expected to happen after the completion of the company's acquisition by Microsoft.
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January 19, 2022
Activision Blizzard Laid Off Nearly 40 Employees in Wake of Scandals
Activision Blizzard has laid off nearly 40 employees involved in mobbing and sexual harassment scandals, reports Wall Street Journal.
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January 18, 2022
Bobby Kotick Second Top-paid CEO of 2020 in Gaming Industry
The creator of Games One has collected data on the richest CEOs in the video game industry. Surprisingly, Bobby Kotick is not the king of the list.
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January 14, 2022
CoD: Vanguard Devs on Activision Blizzard Scandals
Treyarch Studio, the creators of the Zombie mode for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Black Ops - Cold War, referred to the scandals surrounding Activision Blizzard. The developers want to start 2022 with a clean slate.
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December 24, 2021
Activision Blizzard Scrutinized by State Authorities
Activision Blizzard's case is getting more and more dicey. State treasurers who own shares in the company have expressed a desire to meet with its board of directors. It seems that the drastic drop in the California publisher's stock price has caught their attention.
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December 2, 2021
Nintendo of America Head s Activision Critics
The CEO of Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser, condemns the current situation at Activision. For this reason, the latter company plans to create a Workplace Responsibility Committee.
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November 23, 2021
Bobby Kotick Doesn't Rule Out Leaving Activision Blizzard
Bobby Kotick allegedly itted in a recent meeting with Activision Blizzard executives that he might consider reg from his position. Additionally, exes have reportedly expressed concerns about the satisfaction of their employees should Kotick remain.
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November 22, 2021