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Overwatch 2 has been the victim of multiple DDoS attacks
Read More »Overwatch 2 has been hit with multiple DDoS attacks during its launch
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.
Read More »Overwatch’s executive producer leaves Blizzard Entertainment
Chacko Sonny, executive producer on Overwatch, has announced that he is leaving Blizzard Entertainment in the latest of a series of high-profile departures at the company.
Read More »Overwatch to rename McCree after his namesake was dismissed from the company
"We believe it's necessary to change the name of the hero currently known as McCree to something that better represents what Overwatch stands for."
Read More »J. Allen Brack steps down as Blizzard president
The statement makes little mention of the reasons behind Brack's departure, simply stating that he is "leaving the company to pursue new opportunities."
Read More »Former Blizzard CEO says he is “ashamed” following Activision Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit
"I hear you, I believe you, and I am so sorry to have let you down."
Read More »Former Blizzard developers found Frost Giant Studios
“In order to build another brand-new RTS, it felt like the opportunity to do it externally was too good to pass up."
Read More »Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan opens up about ‘extremely demoralising’ leaks
"It's extremely demoralising. You feel totally deflated"
Read More »Blizzard CEO apologises for controversial Hearthstone ban but stops short at reversing its decision
"Blizzard had the opportunity to bring the world together in a tough Hearthstone esports moment a month ago, and we did not"
Read More »Former Xbox executive, Mike Ybarra, joins Blizzard Entertainment as executive vice president
Could it be the positive PR that Blizzard Entertainment is in need of right now?
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