In a new spotlight featuring Blizzard Entertainment senior writer Christie Golden, the author of over a dozen Warcraft novels discusses her process, the changing landscape of gaming, and her upcoming novel about Sylvanas Windrunner – an excerpt of whic…
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Blizzard Entertainment Introduces DE&I and Development Lead Makaiya Brown
In an Inside Blizzard blog post, Makaiya Brown has introduced herself as Blizzard Entertainment’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and Development Lead, sharing thoughts on her role and the improvements that have been made to improve the comp…
Head of Esports Brandon Snow Leaving Activision Blizzard
Head of Esports Brandon Snow is leaving Activision Blizzard to pursue a new opportunity. As reported by the Sports Business Journal, Snow has provided oversight for the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues since being promoted to the position last July, …
Activision Blizzard Pledges Support for Ukraine and Suspends Sales of Games in Russia
In a letter to employees, President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Alegre announced that Activision Blizzard would be suspending sales within Russia and matching employee donations to provide relief within the area, having so far raised over $300,0…
Bobby Kotick to Step Down from Coca-Cola Board of Directors
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, a Coca-Cola Company securities filing has revealed that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will be stepping down from the Coca-Cola Company’s Board of Directors following the company’s annual shareholder meetin…
Updates to Battle Net Points Store in China – Players Able to Earn Rewards for Reporting Illicit Behavior
NetEase, Blizzard’s publisher in China, has unveiled changes to their rewards program. Chinese players participating in the program will now receive points when they report a player and this report leads to an account action.Last year NetEase released …
Activision Blizzard SEC Filing Reveals Details of Microsoft Acquisition
A Securities and Exchange Commission filing reveals more details regarding Microsoft’s stunning $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. As reported by Axios, the filing reveals the timeline in which the deal was made, raises uncertainty regar…
Blizzard Confirms Ban Wave Occurred Earlier Today
Blizzard has confirmed that there was a ban wave earlier today which may have incorrectly stated that RMT was the cause of the ban.BlizzardThere was a banwave this evening – unfortunately, some initially received an RMT notice in error. The second they…