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Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal approved for the first time
The Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition deal has been approved by anti-competition authorities in Saudi Arabia, making the western Asian country the first to officially sanction the merger between the Xbox and Halo creator, and the publisher and developer of World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Diablo.
Activision Blizzard wants all Diablo 4 employees to vote on unionizing
Activision Blizzard lawyers want every worker to have a say in the vote for a union at Blizzard Albany, a new report from The Washington Post says. The argument came in the midst of National Labor Relation Board hearings to determine who should be allowed to vote on a union for the branch campus – the QA team, as was the case with Raven Studio, the first union formed at Activision Blizzard, or everyone across the company.
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Activision Blizzard accused of spying on protesting workers
Activision Blizzard is still receiving complaints over alleged labor violations. The Communications Workers of America union (CWA) has filed an unfair labor practice charge accusing the game developer of illegally surveilling workers during a July walkout protest over gender inequity. The company also denied access to a chat channel discussing working conditions and otherwise cut off internal avenues for discussing labor, the CWA said.
In statements to Engadget, Activision Blizzard generally dismissed the assertions. It said the chat accusations were false, and that the CWA’s long-running characterization “willfully ignores the facts” while preventing the company from protecting workers against abuse. The company also argued that its only overseers for walkouts were public relations staffers standing at a “respectful distance” to answer questions from the press.
The company previously said it was cooperating with investigations into its workplace practices and has argued that employees could speak freely about their workplace situations. However, the CWA maintained that the Call of Duty publisher has made “continued efforts” to stifle labor organizers, such as refusing to recognize a quality assurance union and hiring the union-busting law firm Reed Smith.
The charge is the latest in a string of labor-related accusations beyond the sexual harassment scandal that began much of the current uproar. The CWA filed a charge in June claiming Activision Blizzard broke labor law by firing QA contractors. In May, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determined there was merit behind allegations the company was threatening labor organizers. Multiple reports have also circulated claims that the gaming giant has been pushing anti-union messages.
The new complaint doesn’t necessarily change Activision Blizzard’s predicament. The company risks penalties and mandatory policy changes if it’s found to be violating labor law. The charge adds further pressure, however, and could shape potential punishment.
Activision Blizzard’s Training Program
In order to better compete in the future of gaming, Activision Blizzard is using part of its $250 million diversity…
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Activision Blizzard announce Call Of Duty showcase, Modern Warfare 2 beta
Activision Blizzard have announced a reveal event focused on the upcoming Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as well as what’s next for Warzone. The showcase, called Call Of Duty: Next, will be on September 15th, and will be followed by an open beta for Modern Warfare 2.
Activision Blizzard makes more money from mobile games than PC and consoles combined
Nowadays, Activision Blizzard should really be called Activision Blizzard King. If you haven’t heard of King, you’d be forgiven. It’s the maker of Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, and little else. But it’s also a money printer. King made $685 million for Activision Blizzard last quarter, when the two…