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STEMMING FROM 2020 | Former Ubisoft execs arrested in sexual harassment case ahead of Assassin's Creed Mirage's release

The five arrests follow a year-long investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations.

Oct. 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GAME, SET, MATCH? | FTC appeal denied while the UK gives Microsoft more time to close Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft's $69 Billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard moves closer to completion.

July 14, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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IT MIGHT JUST HAPPEN | New report says the Microsoft Activision merger is a go in Europe

The EU Commission is apparently sated, and will allow the acquisition.

March 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MAJOR BLUNDER | The Day Before delayed to November due to trademark dispute

Someone beat the developers to it.

Jan. 26, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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KA-CHING | CD Projekt settles with investors in Cyberpunk 2077 class-action suit to the tune of $1.85 million

The parties involved have come to an agreement.

Jan. 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Activision to recognize and begin negotiations with Raven Software's labor union

This is in relation to the quality assurance employees at the studio which voted to go union.

June 10, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Activision Blizzard is being sued by New York City over the Microsoft buyout deal

The suit alleges the deal was rushed due to the company's current troubles.

May 4, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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UNLAWFUL PRACTICES | Nintendo accused of firing employee for supporting unionization

The complaint also names Nintendo's staffing partner and recruitment firm, Aston Carter.

April 21, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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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."

March 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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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.

March 25, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Gender discrimination lawsuit against PlayStation heats up as more women come forward

Former and current female employees at PlayStation have added their accounts to a proposed class-action lawsuit.

March 10, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MORE TROUBLES | Activision Blizzard exec sends email to employees discouraging potential unionization

Activision Blizzard does not want a union getting involved as it tries to deal with current troubles.

Dec. 11, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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LEGALITIES | CD Projekt in settlement talks with investors over Cyberpunk 2077 class-action suit

The parties involved have entered into negotiations.

Dec. 9, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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copyright to exist | It Takes Two was hit with trademark claim from Rockstar parent company, Take-Two

The latest game from Josef Fares, It Takes Two, was hit by a trademark claim from Rockstar parent company Take-Two ahead of launch.

Dec. 9, 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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mind the pay gap | PlayStation sued over alleged gender discrimination and wrongful termination

A former PlayStation employee alleges that she was fired "soon after" reporting gender bias at the company.

Nov. 24, 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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dug in like a kotick | Bobby Kotick reportedly discussed stepping down as Activision Blizzard boss

Bobby Kotick has apparently motioned that he may step down from his position as Activision Blizzard boss if company issues aren't resolved 'with speed'.

Nov. 22, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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