Earlier this morning, the Verge reported that Microsoft is laying off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax, and Xbox employees, a reduction of around 8% of Microsoft Gaming’s total 22,000 member workforce. Phil Spencer Reducing Gaming WorkforcePhil Spenc…
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Blizzard Entertainment End-Of-Year Review with President Mike Ybarra
In a new Inside Blizzard blog post, President of Blizzard Entertainment Mike Ybarra reflects on the past year of Blizzard games, celebrating the company’s cultural growth and community achievements throughout 2023, while looking ahead to 2024.Mike Ybar…
CEO Bobby Kotick to Leave Activision Blizzard on Dec 29 2023
Upon the formal close of the merger between Activision and Microsoft this past October, Kotick shared his commitment to remain with his company as CEO during a transition period through the end of 2023. That day is now soon to come, as long time Activi…
Activision Blizzard 2023 In Review: It’s a Whole New Game
Activision Blizzard has released a blog celebrating their achievements throughout the year of 2023, from new games, new milestones, to expanded development teams, and joining Team Xbox too, there’s something for everyone to commemorate and look forward…
Upper Deck Unveils Blizzard Legacy Trading Card Collection
Collectors, rejoice – together with Blizzard Entertainment, famous collectibles company Upper Deck has unveiled the Blizzard Legacy Trading Card Collection! This unique trading card collection includes a metric ton of unique artwork across all franchis…
Black Friday Gift Ideas in the Blizzard Gear Store – 30% Off Clothes, Plushies, Statues, and More!
It’s Black Friday – we’re all stuffed with Wild Turkey, warm and cozy, and thinking about the Holidays. What better way, then, to celebrate with your families than with gifts from their favorite Blizzard games?No matter if you’re an Overwatch fan or a …
Blizzard Black Friday Deals – Up to 67% Off Blizzard Games
With Black Friday just around the corner, players are looking to get the best bang for their buck on beloved franchises – and Blizzard has announced some killer deals!Players have begun receiving emails detailing the great Black Friday deals, which lau…
Samwise Didier Announces Retirement from Blizzard Entertainment after 32 Years
Senior Art Director Samwise Didier announced his retirement from Blizzard Entertainment today. Credited with creating Blizzard’s art style and even coming up with the Warcraft name, for 32 years he lent pen and voice to bringing these worlds to life.Co…