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Microsoft job cuts continue, company lays off hundreds of employees in Xbox gaming division
Microsoft has announced layoffs in its Xbox gaming division, affecting corporate and support roles.…
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'Call of Duty' won't leave PlayStation after the Microsoft-Activision deal closes, Xbox head confirms
Don't worry, PlayStation gamers: It sounds like Xbox isn't pulling "Call of Duty" from your console…
Ben Gilbert
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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick threatened to have his former assistant killed, according to a bombshell new investigation
In 2006, Kotick threatened to have his assistant killed in a voicemail, the WSJ reported. The dispu…
Ben Gilbert
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Activision's CEO knew for years of workplace sexual harassment and rape allegations, and in at least one instance intervened to keep an accused harasser at the company, a new report says
A blockbuster report details how Activision CEO Bobby Kotick knew for years about reports of sexual…
Ben Gilbert
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The $62 billion company behind 'Call of Duty' just canceled its huge annual fan event amid a major misconduct investigation
Instead of cancelling BlizzCon due to COVID, Activision is cancelling next year's event amid ongoin…
Ben Gilbert
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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick will reportedly leave the company after Microsoft acquisition closes
Microsoft is buying "Call of Duty" publisher Activision in a $68.7 billion deal. Kotick is expected…
Ben Gilbert
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The $62 billion company behind 'Call of Duty' is embroiled in a major sexual harassment lawsuit. Here's what's going on.
The state of California is suing Activision after a 2-year investigation found that female employee…
Ben Gilbert
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California sued gaming giant Activision Blizzard, alleging widespread harassment of female staff. A male supervisor delegated his work to a female employee so he could play Call of Duty, the suit said.
California's employment agency said Activision Blizzard's female staff were subjected to "constant …
Anna Cooban
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Employees and investors are calling for Activision's CEO to resign amid reports that he knew for years about sexual harassment and rape allegations at the company
More than 1,000 Activision Blizzard employees have signed a petition calling for CEO Bobby Kotick t…
Ben Gilbert
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A letter from over 1,000 employees at gaming giant Activision called the company's response to a sexual-harassment lawsuit 'abhorrent and insulting'
"Our values as employees are not accurately reflected in the words and actions of our leadership," …
Ben Gilbert
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How to change your Battle.net name on the Blizzard Entertainment gaming platform for free
You can change your Battle.net name, known as a BattleTag, once for free or again at-cost on the Bl…
Dave Johnson
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Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack steps down following company's sexual harassment lawsuit
The lawsuit against "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard cites a "pervasive frat boy culture" w…
Hannah Towey
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How to get a refund from Blizzard's Battle.net gaming platform
You can get a refund on Battle.net for purchases you made at its online store as long as you meet c…
Dave Johnson
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Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delays spark 17% decline in Activision Blizzard stock
"It has become apparent that some of the Blizzard content planned for next year will benefit from m…
Matthew Fox
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How to uninstall Battle.net games from your PC or Mac computer to free up storage space
You can uninstall games from Battle.net in two ways, using the app or your computer's typical unins…
Dave Johnson
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Employees at Blizzard, maker of 'World of Warcraft' and 'Overwatch,' were reportedly paid so little they were forced to skip meals to pay rent while the CEO made $40 million
Some Blizzard employees say they skipped meals and used free coffee as an appetite suppressant to o…
Ben Gilbert
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Activision is top non-FAANG tech stock with new Diablo and Call of Duty games in the pipeline, says Morgan Stanley
The investment bank looked at Activision Blizzard's pipeline as the company faces as sexual harassm…
Carla Mozée
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Activision Blizzard spikes 12% as the gaming giant gives strong guidance following a surge in holiday sales
Activision Blizzard outperformed in Q4, posting GAAP revenues of $2.4 billion and EPS of $0.65 as "…
Will Daniel
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#ActiBlizzWalkout goes viral as Activision Blizzard employees walk out to protest the gaming giant's alleged discriminatory practices
A hashtag to show solidarity with the employees of Activision Blizzard who walked out from work Wed…
Steven Asarch
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The president of 'World of Warcraft' creator Blizzard just stepped down - and his replacement says Blizzard is working on 'several new games'
As for the executive promotions: Ray Gresko, who helped create both Overwatch and Diablo III, will …