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Read More »Activision Blizzard and Epic Games suspend sales in Russia
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition to be reviewed by the FTC
Microsoft's $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard will be reviewed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an agency that has promised more aggressive policing of such deals
Read More »Microsoft has “significant work to do” to build a healthier culture at Activision Blizzard, says Satya Nadella
"We are committed to protecting players and empowering our employees to do what they love while thriving in a safe and inclusive culture, one where everyone is invited to play. The success of this acquisition will depend on it."
Read More »Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in $68.7bn deal
The biggest takeover in videogame history looks likely to see Call of Duty coming to Game Pass
Read More »Nintendo boss heaps more pressure on Activision Blizzard CEO in the wake of WSJ report
“I find these accounts distressing and disturbing. They run counter to my values as well as Nintendo’s beliefs, values and policies.”
Read More »Bobby Kotick is reportedly open to stepping down as Activision Blizzard’s CEO
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly open to resigning, if the toxic culture at the company cannot be resolved quickly.
Read More »Over 1,300 Activision Blizzard employees call for Bobby Kotick’s removal as CEO
"We ask that Bobby Kotick remove himself as CEO of Activision Blizzard, and that shareholders be allowed to select the new CEO without the input of Bobby, who we are aware owns a substantial portion of the voting rights of the shareholders."
Read More »Phil Spencer speaks out after Bobby Kotick allegations, says Xbox is “evaluating” its relationship with Activision
Spencer remarked that he and the leadership team at Microsoft are "disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events and actions” at Activision Blizzard
Read More »Activision Blizzard employees stage walkout, calling for the removal of Bobby Kotick as CEO
"Under Bobby Kotick's leadership the company has been accused of mistreatment, sexual harassment, rape, and a death threat made by Kotick himself. The board is just as complicit if they let this slide. It's past time for Bobby to step down."
Read More »Activision Blizzard CEO knew about misconduct at the company for years, claims report
According to a report from the WSJ, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew about the allegations of sexual harassment at the company for years, and yet failed to make these details known to the board of directors and executives, and even worked to protect those accused of abuse.
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