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Activision Blizzard workers revolt again
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 07 December 2021 11:44

Activision Blizzard workers revolt again


This time over job cuts 

A group of workers at an Activision Blizzard division supporting the Call of Duty franchise plan to call out of work Monday in protest of job cuts that took place last week.

Activision Blizzard under fire
Published in Gaming
Thursday, 26 August 2021 11:33

Activision Blizzard under fire


Anti-discrimination case gets deeper and nastier

 California has expanded its anti-discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, adding temporary workers to the female full-time employees of whom it is suing on behalf.

Activision Blizzard President falls on sword
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Wednesday, 04 August 2021 11:34

Activision Blizzard President falls on sword


Popular staff revolt

Activision Blizzard President J. Allen Brack is stepping down from the company after Blizzard was sued by the state of California for discriminating against women and fostering a "frat boy" culture that entailed sexual harassment and discrimination. He will be replaced by two executive vice presidents, who will serve as co-leaders.

Activision Blizzard employees walkout
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Thursday, 29 July 2021 11:22

Activision Blizzard employees walkout


Bosses response to sexism show backward company 

Managers at Activision Blizzard faced a walkout after their policy of arrogantly denying that they were sexually discriminating against women and racial minorities faced a backlash.

Activision Blizzard faces civil lawsuit
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An office load of gropers

Activision Blizzard is being hauled into court to face a civil lawsuit in California over allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and potential violations of the state's equal pay law.

Activision Blizzard beats Wall Street expectations
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Levels up

Activision Blizzard forecast full-year adjusted revenue above analysts’ estimates thanks to strong demand for the latest chapter in its “Call of Duty” franchise from gamers staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Activision Blizzard disappoints Wall Street
Published in Gaming
Friday, 08 November 2019 11:29

Activision Blizzard disappoints Wall Street


Revenue below estimates

Activision Blizzard forecast fourth§quarter adjusted revenue below estimates, as the video game publisher faces stiff competition from online, free-to-play games.

Activision Blizzard makes a killing
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 11:49

Activision Blizzard makes a killing


So it fires 800 staff

Activision Blizzard beat analysts profit estimates, and the game publisher announced a new share buyback programme of up to $1.5 billion.