Blizzard Entertainment, now owned by Microsoft Corp., announced major layoffs on Thursday as part of a company reorganization. The video game maker canceled one of its largest projects, codenamed “Odyssey,” resulting in nearly 2,000 employees being laid off. This represents 8% of Blizzard’s total staff. Employees received the devastating news in an email from Microsoft […]
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Activision Blizzard Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Sexual Misconduct In California
The California Civil Rights Division and Activision Blizzard have reached an agreement in response to the latter’s allegations that the company had become a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.” A settlement fund of approximately $46 million will be established to compensate workers affected by toxicity and discrimination within the company, primarily women […]
