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"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.

EA Passed On Chances To Buy Guitar Hero, Call Of Duty, And Blizzard

EA's missed opportunities with major gaming franchises allowed Activision Blizzard to flourish under Microsoft's ownership.

Ex-Activision Blizzard Boss Thought Warcraft Was One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made

Bobby Kotick criticized the Warcraft movie as detrimental to Blizzard and a major reason for Chris Metzen's burnout.

Former Activision CEO somehow forgot the unforgettable

Bobby Kotick fumbled details about a failed acquisition during a podcast, showcasing potential memory lapses.

Why WoW Subscription Prices Have Never Gone Up--"It's A Prickly Audience"

World of Warcraft's subscription price remained steady for 19 years to avoid upsetting players, emphasizing alternative monetization strategies.

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.

EA Passed On Chances To Buy Guitar Hero, Call Of Duty, And Blizzard

EA's missed opportunities with major gaming franchises allowed Activision Blizzard to flourish under Microsoft's ownership.

Ex-Activision Blizzard Boss Thought Warcraft Was One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made

Bobby Kotick criticized the Warcraft movie as detrimental to Blizzard and a major reason for Chris Metzen's burnout.

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Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

Call of Duty games have revealed staggering development costs, showing the industry's increasing financial stakes in video game production.

Video game industry remains secretive about production budgets despite revealing figures in lawsuits.

CoD: Black Ops 6, MW3, And Warzone Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members, marking a milestone for cloud gaming integration.

Inside the history of Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft bought for $69 billion

Microsoft's acquisition solidifies its position in the gaming industry, despite ongoing controversies and layoffs at Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty and StarCraft aren't all that's coming to Game Pass in the next few weeks

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard brings exciting new titles to Game Pass, enhancing subscribers' experience.

Ex-Activision boss suggests buying Project Gotham Racing developer was "a bad acquisition", and it's seemingly scarred him so badly he can't remember Bizarre Creations' name

Former Activision Blizzard CEO deemed the acquisition of Bizarre Creations a significant mistake, resulting in an $80 million write-off within two years.

Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today

Overwatch 2 is offering exclusive Game Pass skins and bonuses for linked accounts until November 11.

Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

Call of Duty games have revealed staggering development costs, showing the industry's increasing financial stakes in video game production.

Video game industry remains secretive about production budgets despite revealing figures in lawsuits.

CoD: Black Ops 6, MW3, And Warzone Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members, marking a milestone for cloud gaming integration.

Inside the history of Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft bought for $69 billion

Microsoft's acquisition solidifies its position in the gaming industry, despite ongoing controversies and layoffs at Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty and StarCraft aren't all that's coming to Game Pass in the next few weeks

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard brings exciting new titles to Game Pass, enhancing subscribers' experience.

Ex-Activision boss suggests buying Project Gotham Racing developer was "a bad acquisition", and it's seemingly scarred him so badly he can't remember Bizarre Creations' name

Former Activision Blizzard CEO deemed the acquisition of Bizarre Creations a significant mistake, resulting in an $80 million write-off within two years.

Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today

Overwatch 2 is offering exclusive Game Pass skins and bonuses for linked accounts until November 11.

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#lawsuit

Activision asks judge to strike Uvalde parents' Call of Duty lawsuit, citing protections for 'creative expression'

Activision Blizzard is being sued for its alleged influence on youth violence, amid claims linking video game usage with real-world shootings.

The company cites First Amendment rights in the face of lawsuits, arguing artistic expression should not be legally restricted due to one individual's actions.

Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft adaptations were reportedly in the works at Blizzard and Netflix, before, whoops, the former ended up suing the latter

Blizzard had adaptations for popular franchises in development with Netflix before filing a lawsuit against the streaming giant.

Activision asks judge to strike Uvalde parents' Call of Duty lawsuit, citing protections for 'creative expression'

Activision Blizzard is being sued for its alleged influence on youth violence, amid claims linking video game usage with real-world shootings.

The company cites First Amendment rights in the face of lawsuits, arguing artistic expression should not be legally restricted due to one individual's actions.

Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft adaptations were reportedly in the works at Blizzard and Netflix, before, whoops, the former ended up suing the latter

Blizzard had adaptations for popular franchises in development with Netflix before filing a lawsuit against the streaming giant.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most

Black Ops 6 has set new records for player engagement and sales, proving its success post-Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available immediately to Xbox Game Pass subscribers, revolutionizing access to gamers.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has the biggest Call of Duty launch ever

Black Ops 6 is Activision's largest launch in the Call of Duty franchise, breaking records for players and new Xbox subscriptions.

One of the most beloved Call of Duty games, and a unique shooter from the X360 era, are seemingly coming to Game Pass

Microsoft is expanding Game Pass with classic titles like Call of Duty: World at War and Singularity.

World at War is known for launching the Zombies mode in Call of Duty.

The addition of these titles aims to attract nostalgic gamers from previous console generations.

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers.

Some Classic Call Of Duty Games Might Be Coming To Game Pass

Activision's older Call of Duty games may be coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC after their recent addition to the Microsoft Store.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most

Black Ops 6 has set new records for player engagement and sales, proving its success post-Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available immediately to Xbox Game Pass subscribers, revolutionizing access to gamers.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has the biggest Call of Duty launch ever

Black Ops 6 is Activision's largest launch in the Call of Duty franchise, breaking records for players and new Xbox subscriptions.

One of the most beloved Call of Duty games, and a unique shooter from the X360 era, are seemingly coming to Game Pass

Microsoft is expanding Game Pass with classic titles like Call of Duty: World at War and Singularity.

World at War is known for launching the Zombies mode in Call of Duty.

The addition of these titles aims to attract nostalgic gamers from previous console generations.

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers.

Some Classic Call Of Duty Games Might Be Coming To Game Pass

Activision's older Call of Duty games may be coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC after their recent addition to the Microsoft Store.

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The best Xbox games for 2024

Xbox offers a diverse range of games across various genres, enhanced by acquisitions and Game Pass.

Gamers can find well-recommended titles worth their time on Xbox platforms.

Soon, you'll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass

StarCraft and StarCraft II single-player campaigns coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC on November 5.

Game Pass subscribers will also have access to all expansions for both games.

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added a Genre-Defining Sci-Fi Saga

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has led to the addition of classic games like StarCraft to Game Pass, enhancing the gaming library for PC users.

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

The Guitar Hero franchise is seeing renewed interest with the Hyper Strummer, an updated Wii controller releasing in January 2025.

The best Xbox games for 2024

Xbox offers a diverse range of games across various genres, enhanced by acquisitions and Game Pass.

Gamers can find well-recommended titles worth their time on Xbox platforms.

Soon, you'll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass

StarCraft and StarCraft II single-player campaigns coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC on November 5.

Game Pass subscribers will also have access to all expansions for both games.

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added a Genre-Defining Sci-Fi Saga

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has led to the addition of classic games like StarCraft to Game Pass, enhancing the gaming library for PC users.

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

The Guitar Hero franchise is seeing renewed interest with the Hyper Strummer, an updated Wii controller releasing in January 2025.

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#microsoft

Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division - less than a year after closing its Activision deal

Microsoft is laying off 650 employees in its Xbox division amid shifting priorities after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass on release day, aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions.

Phil Spencer Says COD Under Microsoft Won't Try To Do "Slimy Platform Things"

Microsoft ensures Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation post-merger.

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

Microsoft showcased upcoming titles amidst industry challenges, leveraging its recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard to present a strong display.

FTC Takes Aim At Microsoft For Xbox Game Pass Changes

Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny for Xbox Game Pass changes post-Activision Blizzard merger.

Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger

Microsoft settled a lawsuit with gamers regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition, dismissed with prejudice, preventing any refiled claims.

Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division - less than a year after closing its Activision deal

Microsoft is laying off 650 employees in its Xbox division amid shifting priorities after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass on release day, aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions.

Phil Spencer Says COD Under Microsoft Won't Try To Do "Slimy Platform Things"

Microsoft ensures Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation post-merger.

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

Microsoft showcased upcoming titles amidst industry challenges, leveraging its recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard to present a strong display.

FTC Takes Aim At Microsoft For Xbox Game Pass Changes

Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny for Xbox Game Pass changes post-Activision Blizzard merger.

Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger

Microsoft settled a lawsuit with gamers regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition, dismissed with prejudice, preventing any refiled claims.

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9 great Game Pass games for your Xbox

Game Pass remains a valuable service for Xbox owners, providing a diverse array of games despite a weaker lineup of exclusives.

Blizzard shadow drops Warcraft 1 + 2 remastered, as well as a Warcraft 3 reforged overhaul

Activision Blizzard has remastered classic titles Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft II amid their 30th anniversary, alongside a major update for Warcraft III: Reforged.

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Diablo 4 joined by The Quarry, MLB The Show 24, and more on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass adding new titles including Activision Blizzard game

MLB The Show 24 introduces women players for the first time

Surprise! Former PlayStation icon Spyro is making his way to Xbox Game Pass, and you don't have to wait long to play the Reignited Trilogy

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is now available on Xbox Game Pass starting November 12, 2023.

Report: More Activision Games Coming To Game Pass Soon

More Activision Blizzard games set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass after the acquisition.

Spyro The Dragon Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass, expanding access to classic remakes for new players.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy Touches Down On Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is available on Xbox Game Pass starting November 12, enhancing players' experiences with a remastered collection of classic games.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month - Report

Modern Warfare 3 could debut on Xbox Game Pass soon, following Black Ops 6 and potentially other Activision Blizzard games.

Diablo 4 joined by The Quarry, MLB The Show 24, and more on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass adding new titles including Activision Blizzard game

MLB The Show 24 introduces women players for the first time

Surprise! Former PlayStation icon Spyro is making his way to Xbox Game Pass, and you don't have to wait long to play the Reignited Trilogy

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is now available on Xbox Game Pass starting November 12, 2023.

Report: More Activision Games Coming To Game Pass Soon

More Activision Blizzard games set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass after the acquisition.

Spyro The Dragon Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass, expanding access to classic remakes for new players.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy Touches Down On Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is available on Xbox Game Pass starting November 12, enhancing players' experiences with a remastered collection of classic games.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month - Report

Modern Warfare 3 could debut on Xbox Game Pass soon, following Black Ops 6 and potentially other Activision Blizzard games.

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#game-development

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Blizzard may have developed a mobile version of Overwatch, but it is unclear if the project is still ongoing.

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for an unannounced game, including creative and design directors.

Little indication on the type of game, but potential for live service game based on job description.

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Blizzard may have developed a mobile version of Overwatch, but it is unclear if the project is still ongoing.

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for an unannounced game, including creative and design directors.

Little indication on the type of game, but potential for live service game based on job description.

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A Scrapped Overwatch Netflix Show, A Proposed Call Of Duty RTS, And Four More Details From An Upcoming Book On Blizzard

Activision Blizzard faces scrutiny from harassment lawsuits, layoffs, and a significant Microsoft acquisition, impacting its company culture.

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Video game maker Activision Blizzard laying off hundreds of California workers

Activision Blizzard is laying off nearly 400 employees in anticipation of corporate restructuring post-merger with Microsoft.

These layoffs are part of a series of job cuts totaling over 1,400 in the past year.

Is the Age of Video Game Console Exclusives Coming to an End?

Phil Spencer is distancing Xbox from exclusivity, promoting broader access as vital for the future of gaming and company sustainability.

Hearthstone Helped Popularize Loot Boxes, Then Weathered The Backlash

Hearthstone popularized loot boxes in gaming industry

Hearthstone maintained its monetization strategy amidst industry scrutiny

Video game maker Activision Blizzard laying off hundreds of California workers

Activision Blizzard is laying off nearly 400 employees in anticipation of corporate restructuring post-merger with Microsoft.

These layoffs are part of a series of job cuts totaling over 1,400 in the past year.

Is the Age of Video Game Console Exclusives Coming to an End?

Phil Spencer is distancing Xbox from exclusivity, promoting broader access as vital for the future of gaming and company sustainability.

Hearthstone Helped Popularize Loot Boxes, Then Weathered The Backlash

Hearthstone popularized loot boxes in gaming industry

Hearthstone maintained its monetization strategy amidst industry scrutiny

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AI job displacement on the horizon for video game industry, report claims

AI is increasingly integrated into video game development, potentially impacting traditional roles.

Blizzard games set to return to China following leaked photo

Blizzard titles like World of Warcraft returning to Chinese market after 2023 ban.

NetEase and Activision Blizzard's partnership for game publishing in China rekindled after a collapse in 2022.

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Former Activision CEO somehow forgot the unforgettable

Why WoW Subscription Prices Have Never Gone Up--"It's A Prickly Audience"

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

EA Passed On Chances To Buy Guitar Hero, Call Of Duty, And Blizzard

Ex-Activision Blizzard Boss Thought Warcraft Was One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made

Former Activision CEO somehow forgot the unforgettable

Why WoW Subscription Prices Have Never Gone Up--"It's A Prickly Audience"

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

EA Passed On Chances To Buy Guitar Hero, Call Of Duty, And Blizzard

Ex-Activision Blizzard Boss Thought Warcraft Was One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made

Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

CoD: Black Ops 6, MW3, And Warzone Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming

Inside the history of Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft bought for $69 billion

Call of Duty and StarCraft aren't all that's coming to Game Pass in the next few weeks

Ex-Activision boss suggests buying Project Gotham Racing developer was "a bad acquisition", and it's seemingly scarred him so badly he can't remember Bizarre Creations' name

Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today

Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

CoD: Black Ops 6, MW3, And Warzone Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming

Inside the history of Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft bought for $69 billion

Call of Duty and StarCraft aren't all that's coming to Game Pass in the next few weeks

Ex-Activision boss suggests buying Project Gotham Racing developer was "a bad acquisition", and it's seemingly scarred him so badly he can't remember Bizarre Creations' name

Overwatch 2 Gets Exclusive Game Pass Benefits Starting Today

Activision asks judge to strike Uvalde parents' Call of Duty lawsuit, citing protections for 'creative expression'

Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft adaptations were reportedly in the works at Blizzard and Netflix, before, whoops, the former ended up suing the latter

Activision asks judge to strike Uvalde parents' Call of Duty lawsuit, citing protections for 'creative expression'

Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft adaptations were reportedly in the works at Blizzard and Netflix, before, whoops, the former ended up suing the latter

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has the biggest Call of Duty launch ever

One of the most beloved Call of Duty games, and a unique shooter from the X360 era, are seemingly coming to Game Pass

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Some Classic Call Of Duty Games Might Be Coming To Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has the biggest Call of Duty launch ever

One of the most beloved Call of Duty games, and a unique shooter from the X360 era, are seemingly coming to Game Pass

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Some Classic Call Of Duty Games Might Be Coming To Game Pass

The best Xbox games for 2024

Soon, you'll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added a Genre-Defining Sci-Fi Saga

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

The best Xbox games for 2024

Soon, you'll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added a Genre-Defining Sci-Fi Saga

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division - less than a year after closing its Activision deal

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Phil Spencer Says COD Under Microsoft Won't Try To Do "Slimy Platform Things"

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

FTC Takes Aim At Microsoft For Xbox Game Pass Changes

Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger

Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division - less than a year after closing its Activision deal

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Phil Spencer Says COD Under Microsoft Won't Try To Do "Slimy Platform Things"

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

FTC Takes Aim At Microsoft For Xbox Game Pass Changes

Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger

9 great Game Pass games for your Xbox

Blizzard shadow drops Warcraft 1 + 2 remastered, as well as a Warcraft 3 reforged overhaul

Diablo 4 joined by The Quarry, MLB The Show 24, and more on Xbox Game Pass

Surprise! Former PlayStation icon Spyro is making his way to Xbox Game Pass, and you don't have to wait long to play the Reignited Trilogy

Report: More Activision Games Coming To Game Pass Soon

Spyro The Dragon Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy Touches Down On Game Pass Tomorrow

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month - Report

Diablo 4 joined by The Quarry, MLB The Show 24, and more on Xbox Game Pass

Surprise! Former PlayStation icon Spyro is making his way to Xbox Game Pass, and you don't have to wait long to play the Reignited Trilogy

Report: More Activision Games Coming To Game Pass Soon

Spyro The Dragon Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow

Spyro Reignited Trilogy Touches Down On Game Pass Tomorrow

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month - Report

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

A Scrapped Overwatch Netflix Show, A Proposed Call Of Duty RTS, And Four More Details From An Upcoming Book On Blizzard

Video game maker Activision Blizzard laying off hundreds of California workers

Is the Age of Video Game Console Exclusives Coming to an End?

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