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FUN STARTS OCT. 4 | Overwatch 2 will feature a Battle Pass, no Loot Boxes, a new hero every other season, more
Roadmap outlines what to expect for Seasons 1-2 and future plans.
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Nothing Micro Here | Diablo 4 seemingly won't have Diablo Immortal's scummy monetisation
Head of Diablo Rod Fergusson seemed to reassure fans that the game is built for PC and console in a recent tweet.
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Bloody Hell | Diablo 4 gets a 2023 release date - reveals fifth class
Open world and end game content also shown off.
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Tracer Returns | Overwatch 2 launches into early access in October - reveals Junker Queen
Blizzard has also revealed a new character.
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Welcome to hell | The Diablo Immortal community is aflame with anger towards in-game purchases
It's getting heated as Diablo Immortal's microtransactions are causing macro frustration.
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looks like hell | Diablo Immortal is a fitting farewell to Diablo 3’s divisive visual style
As we await Diablo 4 and prepare for the imminent launch of Immortal, let’s discuss why Diablo 3’s cartoony visual style faced criticism but ultimately prevailed.
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THE BETA GOES ON | Overwatch 2 beta to receive Support Hero changes, new maps, additional characters, and more
You can also expect a balance patch later this week.
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WARCRAFT ON THE GO | Blizzard reveals Warcraft Arclight Rumble, a mobile action strategy game coming to Android and iOS
Assemble armies with your favorite characters from the Warcraft universe.
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Ch-ch-changes | Doomfist and Orisa getting considerable reworks in Overwatch 2 and changes are coming to two other heroes
Things change, and some of the changes are big ones.
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Dragonriding | World of Warcraft players will soar to the Dragon Isles in the Dragonflight expansion
The dragon aspects have returned home to reclaim their rightful kingdom.
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Kotick Won't Quit | Bobby Kotick's post-Microsoft acquisition employment status reportedly hasn't been discussed
Despite constant calls to resign, Kotick's employment status post-acquisition remains up in the air.
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Survey To Play | Activision Blizzard would like to know your thoughts on crypto and NFTs
The company sent out a survey asking players about a variety of topics related to gaming.
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$18M Agreement | Federal court approves $18 million settlement between Activision Blizzard and EEOC
The settlement paves the way to "compensate and make amends to eligible claimants."
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hell & high water | Diablo 4 gets over 6 minutes of new gameplay footage
In a series of videos in a big new quarterly update, Activision Blizzard has shown off more Diablo 4 gameplay footage
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Microsoft will accept agreement should Activision Blizzard recognize a union
It won't stand in the way.
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Activision Blizzard hit with another lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment
Suit alleges there were “cube crawls” where women were subjected to sexual comments and groping.
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BE SURE TO opt-in | Overwatch 2 PvP closed beta set for April 26
A date for the promised PC beta.
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BETAS INCOMING | Overwatch 2 is getting a closed PvP beta in late April, PvP and PvE experiences will be released separately
Blizzard provided a couple of announcements regarding Overwatch 2 today.
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MICROSOFT IS SERIOUS | Microsoft wants "the right people in the right position" when it takes over Activision Blizzard
"There will be some aspects that will change, but it will all be one new team that will work together."
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warcraft on the go | Blizzard's upcoming Warcraft mobile game is set to release this year
More mobile titles are coming from Blizzard.
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at the early stage | Blizzard is working on a brand-new survival game for PC and console
It's also hiring.
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year we go again | The days of a new Call of Duty every year might be over
According to a new report, Activision developers are eager for Call of Duty to ditch its yearly release schedule
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shoot it out | Xbox has "a desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has outlined his plans to keep the iconic FPS franchise on PlayStation, as Microsoft forges ahead with Activision Blizzard acquisition
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scream bloody merger | Sony expects Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Sony has issued a statement saying it expects Microsoft to honour existing "contractual agreements" with PlayStation
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get away with merger | What do you think about the Xbox and Activision Blizzard acquisition?
As the world reels from the megaton announcement that Xbox plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, VG247 asks: what do you think?
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outside the xbox | "Will Sony buy Ubisoft?" and other questions after Xbox’s shock acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The big announcement that Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard has left us with some burning questions that we've done our best to address here
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IN OR OUT? | Kotick says he will be "available as needed" at Activision Blizzard "to ensure the very best integration"
The CEO declined to say whether or not he will maintain his position once the deal closes.
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Kina Reassuring | It's not Microsoft's "intent to pull communities away" from PlayStation with Activision acquisition
It's being said some games will remain available to PlayStation users, but some content will be exclusive to Xbox.
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More "pushed out" | Activision held back damning numbers about workplace misconduct - report
It's reported that over 700 employee concerns were logged by the company.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Closed Casket | The Diablo Immortal closed beta has gone live - alongside multiple gameplay changes
For those lucky enough to be invited, Diablo Immortal is now playable for the next three months.
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Blizzard Albany? | Vicarious Visions set to undergo a name change
Vicarious Visions could soon go by the name Blizzard Albany.
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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.
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Currently on Ice | Blizzard has canceled next year's BlizzConline
Company to "take a step back" and focus instead on its teams.
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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.
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every cole a goal | You've got just over a week to change your Battle.net name for free
Activision Blizzard has announced that players can change their Battle.net username entirely for free – but only if you're quick enough.
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A New Name | Overwatch’s McCree gets a name change next week
So long, Jesse McCree. Hello, Cole Cassidy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Union Busting | Workers at Activision Blizzard file unfair labor practice suit
The suit accuses the company of union busting and intimidation.