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PlayStation Boss Criticises Activision's Response to Sexual Harassment Scandal
In a letter to employees, Jim Ryan, the head of PlayStation, criticized the way Activision Blizzard responded to the sexual harassment scandal.
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Adrian Werner
November 18, 2021
![Bobby Kotick Said to Have Hushed Down Scandals at Activision Blizzard; Board Has His Back [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/374836953.jpg)
Bobby Kotick Said to Have Hushed Down Scandals at Activision Blizzard; Board Has His Back [UPDATED]
A Wall Street Journal article has sparked another Activision-related scandal. It claims CEO Bobby Kotick was said to silence sexual harassment cases in the company. Employees are demanding that he be fired, but the board stands behind him. Instead, the publisher got rid of the co-founder of Treyarch.
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Adrian Werner
November 17, 2021
Blizzard Exec Resigns After 3 Months
Blizzard has had a successful quarter, but news of good financial results gives way to news of the departure of Jen Oneal, who, along with Mike Ybarra, led the company for the last three months.
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Jacob Blazewicz
November 3, 2021
Bobby Kotick Wants His Salary Reduced to Legal Minimum
Activision's CEO will be earning significantly less. Bobby Kotick has asked to reduce his salary to the minimum allowed by law. He also revealed a plan to prevent cases of bullying and sexual harassment in his company.
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Adrian Werner
October 29, 2021
Online Bullying is a Scourge; Fortnite and Call of Duty Lead the Way
The Anti-Defamation League has published a report on the bullying that young gamers experience online. The phenomenon affects at least 62% of minors in this community.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
October 25, 2021
Discrimination and „Culture of Silence” - Women on Working at Paradox Interactive
„A culture of silence” is how female employees of Paradox Interactive describe the Swedish publisher's approach to discrimination against women at the company.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 13, 2021
No More Insulting Mothers in LoL, At Least Not in Chat
Riot Games is tackling toxic behavior of League of Legends players. One of the manifestations of the battle will be the removal of general chat from the game.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
October 13, 2021
Activision Blizzard Reaches Agreement Over Discrimination Lawsuit
Today, Activision Blizzard released a statement, saying it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In it, Blizzard pledged to strengthen its anti-discrimination policies, as well as create a fund for all victims of abusive practices.
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Michal Ciezadlik
September 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard Sued Again; Threats, Surveillance and Interrogations
Activision Blizzard has been hit with another lawsuit. The company was said to have discouraged employees from speaking out about cases of abuse.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
September 15, 2021
Paradox CEO Responds to Recent Allegations Against the Company
Paradox CEO's published a statement on inappropriate treatment of employees relates to a case involving him personally.
video games
September 14, 2021
Paradox Joins Companies Accused of Mistreating Employees
Paradox Interactive, creators of such series as Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis, has been accused of mistreating employees. The newly elected CEO has announced changes at the company.
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Michael Zegar
September 6, 2021
Activision Blizzard Accused of Destroying Incriminating Documents
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is accusing Activision Blizzard of destroying documents related to instances of harassment and mobbing at the company.
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Adrian Werner
August 25, 2021
Yves Guillemot Responds to Allegations of a Thousand Ubisoft Employees
Yves Guillemot has responded to the open letter from Ubisoft employees supporting Activision Blizzard's developer protest. Around a thousand people employed by the French publisher have reportedly signed the document.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 30, 2021
Activision Blizzard Hires Law Firm Known for Sinking Unionization Attempts
Recent reports claim that Activision Blizzard has partnered with law firm WilmerHale. This is a well-known and prestigious firm, but also controversial - its services are used by Amazon, among others.
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Michal Ciezadlik
July 30, 2021
Not Just Activision Blizzard - Ubisoft Employees Join Protest Over Discrimination
The protest of Activision Blizzard employees has reverberated widely. The action was also supported by developers from Ubisoft, who complain about the actions of their own employer regarding the 2020 scandal and call for rules on discrimination reports in the game industry.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 29, 2021
Bobby Kotick Responds to Employee Frustration; Changes Announced in Activision Blizzard
Bobby Kotick has addressed the scandals that have recently engulfed Activision Blizzard. The head of the company announced changes to eliminate harassment and discrimination issues.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
July 28, 2021
![Blizzard Employees Outraged by Exec Response to Latest Lawsuit [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/365080917.jpg)
Blizzard Employees Outraged by Exec Response to Latest Lawsuit [UPDATED]
Former and current Activision Blizzard employees have written an open letter to the studio's management. In their opinion, the reaction of company's authorities to recent allegations of harassment and mobbing is „abhorrent”.
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Michal Ciezadlik
July 27, 2021
![Blizzard President Takes the Floor on Sexual Harassment Accusations [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/364760955.jpg)
Blizzard President Takes the Floor on Sexual Harassment Accusations [UPDATED]
President of Blizzard Entertainment commented on sexual harassment and mobbing at Activision Blizzard in an email to colleagues. His opinion on the subject seems a tad contradictory than the company's official statement.
video games
July 23, 2021
Activision Blizzard Accused of Sexual Harassment and Mobbing
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. Female employees of the company allegedly experienced sexual harassment.
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Michal Ciezadlik
July 22, 2021
11-year-old Bullied in Warzone Describes Pathological Player Behavior
The 11-year-old described his story to an older friend, who shared it on Reddit. The young player allegedly was repeatedly bullied by older players in CoD: Warzone who took advantage of his age.
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Michal Ciezadlik
July 20, 2021