Microsoft Gaming purchased Activision Blizzard this morning on what is considered the biggest gaming acquisition in history, valued at $68.7 billion.The purchase was reported in a message from Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on Xbox Wire, with Microsoft now owni…
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Overwatch 2 LEGO Titan Set Delayed – Partnership Under Review
LEGO has paused the release of their upcoming Overwatch 2 Titan set, originally set to release on Feburary 1st, 2022. In a statement reported on The Brick Fan, and shared by retail outlet customers, LEGO stated that the company was reviewing their part…
Senior Game Designer Johnny Cash Leaves Blizzard Entertainment
Senior Game Designer Johnny Cash announced his decision to leave Blizzard Entertainment yesterday, after 12 years with the studio. Though he may be best recognized for sharing a name with the celebrated musician, Cash has been praised by fellow employe…
Activision Blizzard Responds to Raven Software Strike – Leadership to Engage with Staff
Activision Blizzard has again responded to the strike at Raven Software, which began in December after about a dozen Quality Assurance employees were informed that their temporary contracts would not be renewed, effectively ending their employment with…
Brand New Experience Coming to Blizzard Gear Shop in Early 2022
The Blizzard Gear store will go down on January first and be back up in its new form early in January. Use your gift cards and Fan Cash before then! It sounds like they may be moving to a completely new platform.BRAND-NEW BLIZZARD GEAR STORE EXPERIENCE…
Activision Blizzard Publishes Representation Data and Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity
Activision Blizzard COO Daniel Alegre has written a letter to employees regarding the company’s commitment to transparency and increasing the percentage of women and non-binary people in the workforce by 50% within the next 5 years. In the address, the…
Blizzard and Warcraft 2021 Holiday Sale – 50% Off Shadowlands, 30% Off Burning Crusade Classic
Blizzard has revealed the full list of 2021 holiday sales, including 50% off Shadowlands and 30% off Burning Crusade Classic. This is in addition to the Blinky battle pet and Dragon Pack Bundle.Blizzard’Tis the season to save more so you can play more!…
DFEH Intervention Denied – $18 Million Activision-EEOC Settlement Pending
In a remote hearing earlier today, Judge Dale S. Fischer of the United States District Court for the Central District of California said that she would not allow the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to intervene in Activision Blizza…