Inside Blizzard Developers’ Infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’
Booze, sexual remarks, and a giant portrait of Cosby are all at the center of Activision lawsuit
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Ubisoft employees sign open letter slamming management's "empty promises" following last year's toxic work culture allegations
Nearly 500 current and former Ubisoft employees have signed an open letter in solidarity with Activision Blizzard staff…
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Photos reveal details of Blizzcon 2013 'Cosby Suite,' group chat where Blizzard developers discussed recruiting women for sexual favors
While some of the developers deny nefarious intent, new screenshots show discussions around bringing women to a former World of Warcraft dev's hotel room.
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Allegations existed before then but it wasn't something most knew about
Swede will be fine when his daughter is sexually harassed into suicide. I'm sure we'll even get a worthless gif response as well.
The fact that early accusations against Cosby were simply ignored/dismissed is indicative of the problem.
It isn't just the people doing the harrassment and worse, it is all the people in power who actively work to cover it up and bury it. Companies force a lot of these things to arbitration, which shouldn't really even be legal. Arbitration should always a legal option to people, not something people are obligated to do simply to keep accusations from being public/going to the courts.
It isn't just the people doing the harrassment and worse, it is all the people in power who actively work to cover it up and bury it. Companies force a lot of these things to arbitration, which shouldn't really even be legal. Arbitration should always a legal option to people, not something people are obligated to do simply to keep accusations from being public/going to the courts.
Fury, Worry, and Walkouts: Inside Activision Blizzard's Week of Reckoning - IGN
IGN has spoken to past and present Activision Blizzard employees, building a clearer picture not just of its deeply troubled working culture, but the immediate aftermath of that culture becoming public – and how those at the company have organised to try and effect positive change amid worldwide...
T-Mobile reportedly no longer a sponsor of Call of Duty League & Overwatch League - Charlie INTEL
T-Mobile appears to have ended their sponsorship of both the CDL and OWL after Activision Blizzard harassment lawsuits surfaced.
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Blizzard president J. Allen Brack "leaving the company to pursue new opportunities"
Blizzard president J. Allen Brack has exited the embattled developer, Activision Blizzard has announced.J. Allen Brack …
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So, the Blizzard President is leaving, huh. If the charges are proven true I hope he's held accountable.
I wonder how much his exit financial package will be while Activision makes their newest list of those to be terminated. They have to keep artificially inflating their stock price some how.
I wonder how much his exit financial package will be while Activision makes their newest list of those to be terminated. They have to keep artificially inflating their stock price some how.
He'll sell a few hundred thousands of stocks and make bank on his way out. I'd never work again, f*** it
Activision Blizzard | A Letter From President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Alegre Regarding Blizzard Entertainment
The Investor Relations website contains information about Activision Blizzard's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2021-- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) President and COO Daniel Alegre today sent the following letter to all employees regarding Blizzard Entertainment.
August 3, 2021
I am pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra have been appointed co-leaders of Blizzard. Jen and Mike will share responsibility for development and operational accountability for the company. Both are leaders of great character and integrity and are deeply committed to ensuring our workplace is the most inspired, welcoming environment for creative excellence and to upholding our highest game development standards.
Many of us already know Mike and Jen and have experienced their leadership, their empathy and their unwavering sense of accountability:
- Jen is an 18-year company veteran and the former head of Vicarious Visions studio. As Executive Vice President of Development at Blizzard, she has been providing senior development leadership and support to the Diablo and Overwatch franchises.
- Mike has been in the technology and gaming industries for over 20 years, including 7 years as a senior executive at Microsoft’s XBOX division. Most recently Mike was Executive Vice President & General Manager of Platform and Technology at Blizzard overseeing Battle.netand our Development Services organizations.
With Jen and Mike assuming their new roles, J. Allen Brack is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.
Daniel
Activision Blizzard Hid Harassment Probe, Investor Suit Says (2)
An Activision Blizzard Inc. investor hit the video game giant Tuesday with federal securities fraud claims in Los Angeles claiming it kept shareholders in the dark about an ongoing state investigation into its toxic workplace culture.
Blizzard Turned Game Developers Into Rock Stars. Misbehavior Followed
Managers set the tone by hiring mostly men, stoking their egos and dating women in the company, current and former employees said.
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Blizzard Turned Game Developers Into Rock Stars. Misbehavior Followed
Managers set the tone by hiring mostly men, stoking their egos and dating women in the company, current and former employees said.
"Don't sleep with your assistant, but if you're going to sleep with your assistant, don't stop"
