In a brief post on Twitter, Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Ybarra let players know that BlizzCon 2023 planning is still underway. Although no specifics were shared, more information should be coming soon™.Continue reading »
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Blizzard Legends & Lore Book Bundle Now Available – Humble Bundle Deal!
Regardless of which franchise is your favorite, it’s undeniable that Blizzard games have deep, intriguing lore – and whether you’re a Starcraft fan, a die-hard Diablo player, or a World of Warcraft fanatic, there’s no better way to get your lore fix th…
Ghostcrawler Announces Formation of New Independent Remote Studio
Former Blizzard Entertainment and Riot Games developer Greg Street has announced his intent to start a new remote games development studio! Better known as Ghostcrawler, the former World of Warcraft Lead Systems Designer cited a combination of personal…
Activision Blizzard Celebrates International Women’s Month Throughout March
Activision Blizzard is celebrating International Women’s Month throughout March, highlighting the experiences, contributions, and achievements of its female employees. Also celebrated in many countries as Women’s History Month, the event celebrates the…
CWA Files Charges Against Activision Blizzard Following Firings
The Communications Workers of America has filed new charges against Activision Blizzard after two Quality Assurance testers were fired for using profane and abusive language in protest of the company’s decision to end most work from home practices.Cont…
Microsoft Signs Deals to Bring Games to Nintendo and NVIDIA GeForce Now
Following a hearing with the European Commission, Microsoft President Brad Smith announced a new deal to bring all Xbox PC games to competing cloud service NVIDIA GeForce Now, alongside a 10-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to the Nintendo Switch! …
All-Hands Meeting at Blizzard Entertainment Undermines Concerns and Frustrates Employees
Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Ybarra spoke to employees in an all-hands meeting over zoom yesterday, addressing a number of controversial subjects including stack rankings, reduced profit sharing, and the upcoming return to office mandate which…
Activision Blizzard Ending Work-From-Home Policies – Employees Expected to Return to Office This Summer
Blizzard Entertainment appears to be ending most of its work-from-home policies, which began in early 2020 as a measure to protect employees during the coronavirus pandemic. First detailed by LeastMyHairIsOk on Twitter, a spokesperson for Activision Bl…