Over 800 Activision Blizzard employees have signed an open letter to leadership criticizing the official statement on the lawsuit, calling it "abhorrent and insulting," and demanding one that reflects the seriousness of the allegations. This …
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Blizzard Employees Tweet Support for Victims and Condemnation of Activision Blizzard’s Handling
Many Activision Blizzard employees have taken to Twitter to denounce the company’s official response to the discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit.While the company’s official statements have been largely confusing, dismissive, and inconsistent, …
Former Blizzard Vice President Chris Metzen Shares Apology
Another former Blizzard developer has released a message of sympathy and remorse following allegations made in a lawsuit by the California DFEH against Activision Blizzard, with former Senior Vice President of Story and Franchise Development Chris Metz…
Former Blizzard President Mike Morhaime Shares Thoughts on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
Former Blizzard Entertainment President and Cofounder Mike Morhaime shared his thoughts on the Activision Blizzard lawsuit, apologizing for failing his old employees. While Morhaime left Blizzard Entertainment in 2018 before the DFEH investigation star…
Bloomberg Report Unveils Warcraft III: Reforged Development Issues
In an in-depth article, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier sheds light on the complications during development leading up to the problematic release of Warcraft III: Reforged in early 2020.After reports of Activision Blizzard being sued by the State of Califor…
Activision Blizzard Executive Fran Townsend Calls Lawsuit Factually Incorrect and Out of Context
In sharp contrast to the message of apology and support sent out by Blizzard Entertainment President J.Continue reading ยป
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack Emails Staff About Lawsuit
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack sent an internal email to staff about the lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Below are the contents of this staff email, as reported by Jason Schreier.Hello Blizzard – I personal…
Activision Blizzard Being Sued by California Over Discrimination Against Female Employees
Bloomberg Law has reported that Activision Blizzard is being sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing following a two-year investigation into claims the company discriminated against female employees.Content warning: this articl…