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kernel panic | Ricochet anti-cheat arrives in Call of Duty: Warzone... in some parts of the world

Activision Blizzard's kernel-level anti-cheat tech is out for some areas of the world, but others are coming later.

Dec. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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quality assurance | Activision Blizzard employees walk out in solidarity with laid-off Raven Software staff

Another week, another controversy at Activision Blizzard – this time over Raven Software staff who were unceremoniously let go by the company.

Dec. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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ActiBlizz VS Cali | Six US state treasurers are pressuring Activision Blizzard to respond to its sexual harassment scandal

California, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada and Oregon treasurers demand a meeting with Activision Blizzard.

Dec. 2, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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switching sides | Nintendo boss calls ongoing Activision Blizzard scandal "distressing and disturbing"

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has sent an internal email to staff calling the ongoing events at Activision Blizzard 'disturbing'.

Nov. 23, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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damage control | Facing a "challenging time", Activision Blizzard announces formation of Workplace Responsibility Committee

The latest poorly-judged move from Activision Blizzard includes a press release pushed out in the dead of night that doesn't mention its 10,000+ employees.

Nov. 23, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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jim reaper | PlayStation boss Jim Ryan calls out Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard scandal

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has criticised Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick over damning new reports about the company's sexual harassment lawsuit.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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bad to worse | Former Activision Blizzard lead Jen Oneal was paid less than her male counterpart – report

After being promoted to head of the company in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal at Activision Blizzard, Jennifer Oneal was not given equal pay to her male counterpart.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Not a Good Look | Activsion CEO reportedly knew about allegations against the company for years; Treyarch co-head quits over sexual harassment report

More accusations against Activision Blizzard have surfaced in a Wall Street Journal report.

Nov. 16, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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going commando | Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2's broken melee lunge is back in Vanguard

A synergy of an attachment and a proficiency in Call of Duty: Vanguard is allowing players to break the laws of physics and dominate the battlefield.

Nov. 9, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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full haus | Call of Duty: Vanguard's smallest map – Das Haus – gets 24/7 playlist

Prepare for carnage; Sledgehammer is adding a 24/7 playlist for Call of Duty: Vanguard and it's going to get messy.

Nov. 9, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Reviews | Call of Duty: Vanguard reviews round-up, all the scores

What do the critics think?

Nov. 6, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Maybe 2023? | Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 won't be released next year

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 won't be released in 2022.

Nov. 3, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Slow Money | Activision lags as Blizzard and King pick up the slack in Q3

The Activision arm of the megacompany is preparing to release Call of Duty: Vanguard.

Nov. 3, 2021 Jeremy Signor

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Call of Duty: Vanguard PC - here are the minimum and recommended specs

With Call of Duty: Vanguard right around the corner, we've got minimum and recommended specs to help you figure out if the PC version is for you.

Nov. 3, 2021 Connor Makar

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Pacific Win | Call of Duty Warzone's Caldera map dated, Vanguard owners get 24-hour early access

Ahead of Call of Duty: Vanguard's release date, Activision has announced that anyone that picks up the latest CoD game will get early access to Warzone's new map.

Oct. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Blizzard Albany? | Vicarious Visions set to undergo a name change

Vicarious Visions could soon go by the name Blizzard Albany.

Oct. 28, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Pay cut | Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick asks for salary cut in wake of ongoing legal battles

As Activision Blizzard faces pressure from multiple US regulatory agencies, CEO Bobby Kotick announces his request for a significant pay cut.

Oct. 28, 2021 Connor Makar

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what's next? | Activision Blizzard's attempt to pause California sexual harassment lawsuit rejected by judge

Activision Blizzard's attempt to create a conflict of interest from the DFEH has failed as a judge rejected a request to pause the lawsuit.

Oct. 26, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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A New Name | Overwatch’s McCree gets a name change next week

So long, Jesse McCree. Hello, Cole Cassidy.

Oct. 23, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ActiBlizz VS Cali | Activision has fired "more than 20 employees" following harassment allegations

Activision Blizzard has sent a letter to its staff, noting that 20 employees have been fired over claims of harassment at the company.

Oct. 20, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Living Dead Army | Call of Duty: Vanguard's Zombies mode revealed in new trailer

Stop the undead army with a new set of Dark Aether skills.

Oct. 14, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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get in the vanguard | Check out the Call of Duty: Vanguard story trailer here

Activision has revealed the Call of Duty: Vanguard story trailer and has introduced you to the key players that you'll be controlling during the game's campaign.

Oct. 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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irreparable harm | California issues formal objection to Activision Blizzard’s $18 million settlement

California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has issued a formal objection to the settlement between Activision Blizzard and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Oct. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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when it rains... | Activision Blizzard to pay $18 million settlement after being sued by US employment commission

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the latest group to sue Activision Blizzard, joining the SEC, shareholders, and more.

Sept. 28, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Working on it | Activision Blizzard says it's made "important improvements” to combat transgressions in the workplace

Activision Blizzard states it is continuing to work with regulators on addressing and resolving workplace complaints.

Sept. 21, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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lawsuits you, sir | Bobby Kotick subpoenaed as the SEC investigates Activision Blizzard over workplace misconduct

The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed Activision Blizzard and its CEO Bobby Kotick, for information about workplace practices.

Sept. 21, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Cod-forbid | Cheaters are already ruining Call of Duty: Vanguard’s multiplayer beta

Call of Duty: Vanguard’s cross-platform multiplayer beta has already been afflicted by cheaters, much to the frustration of players on both consoles and PC.

Sept. 19, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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