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The Best Parts of 'Diablo 4' Were in 'Diablo Immortal' First
Diablo's mobile cousin was, understandably, maligned for its exploitative microtransactions. But underneath that junk was Diablo 4's core, social-first experience.
How I Learned to Stop Caring About Diablo Immortal’s Pay-to-Win Mechanics
Diablo 3 was pay-to-win just like Diablo Immortal.
A Q&A With Workers Leading the Games Industry’s Unionization Movement
‘I think we're a lot better off trying to take the power into our own hands.’
‘$18 Million Is Nothing’: Activision Employees React to Settlement
Some current and former workers are disappointed, arguing that $18 million is just a drop in the bucket for a company worth more than $50 billion.
‘World of Warcraft’ Update Covers Up Obscure, Horny Paintings
A reclining nude became a still life of fruit; a woman with a plunging neckline was given an all over redesign.
Activision Blizzard Workers Accuse Company of 'Union Busting' and 'Intimidation'
"We've seen retaliation already."
Blizzard Manager Joked About Sleeping With Female Assistants During Meeting
Blizzard’s chief information officer made the joke during an all-hands meeting after the departure of the company’s chief technology officer.
Blizzard's President Is Stepping Down
The head of Blizzard's studio J. Allen Brack is stepping down after reports of abuse and employee protest.
Blizzard Recruiters Asked Hacker If She ‘Liked Being Penetrated’ at Job Fair
Company employees at a hacking conference made several inappropriate comments to a security researcher who was inquiring about Blizzard’s job openings.
Activision IT Worker Secretly Filmed Colleagues in Office Bathroom
An Activision IT worker pleaded guilty to mounting a camera under the sink in a “manner to point at the toilet” in 2018, court records show.
What Can Activision's Own Investigation of Harassment Actually Accomplish?
Labor relations experts say it's fair to ask whether Activision Blizzard is acting in good faith.
Activision Blizzard Employees Are Walking Out in Protest
"This is the beginning of an enduring movement in favor of better labor conditions for all employees."