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Phil Spencer on stage at E3 2019.

Microsoft plans to recognize Call of Duty devs’ new union

Phil Spencer said Microsoft will recognize Raven Software's union once its deal with Activision Blizzard closes next year.
The Blizzard Entertainment booth at Chinajoy China Digital Interactive Entertainment Expo.

Call of Duty workers vote to unionize in industry first

QA testers at Call of Duty: Warzone developer Raven Software have officially voted to form a union with the help of the NLRB.
Activision's logo on a black billboard.

New York City sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft deal

New York City is suing Activision Blizzard over the Microsoft deal, alleging that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to escape accountability.
Price kneels on grass in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Microsoft’s Activision purchase just cleared a big hurdle

Activision Blizzard has announced that its stockholders have approved Microsoft's acquisition of the company by an overwhelming 98% of the vote.
Sojourn uses an ability in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 is taking pages from the Valorant playbook

The Overwatch 2 PvP beta Twitch drops signify how much Blizzard has changed.
Team battling a character in Diablo Immortal.

Diablo Immortal launches in June, and it’s coming to PC

Diablo Immortal is releasing in June, and it's not just for mobile platforms anymore.
Skater in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2.

Vicarious Visions has fully dissolved into Blizzard

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 developer Vicarious Visions has finally completed its merger with Blizzard.
Characters running on Rebirth Island in Warzone.

Unionized Activision QA testers won’t receive raises

Activision Blizzard claims it can't give unionized employees at Raven Software raises 'due to our legal obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.'
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U.S. senators raise concerns over Activision Blizzard deal

A letter from four U.S. senators urges the FTC to shut down Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Call of Duty character firing a gun at a tank.

Activision denies report about Call of Duty 2023 delay

Next year's mainline Call of Duty is delayed, leaving 2023 without an entry.
Activision's logo on a black billboard.

Activision’s workplace scandal led to Microsoft acquisition

Microsoft reportedly began its Activision Blizzard acquisition conversations days after misconduct reports regarding the latter.
Player with handgun in Call of Duty: Warzone.

2022’s biggest video game reveals have been a bummer so far

AAA studios are now revealing Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Star Wars games in the least-exciting way possible.
Soldiers infiltrating building in Modern Warfare.

Activision Blizzard games will stay on PlayStation after all

According to a blog post, Microsoft has committed to Sony that future games will be available on PlayStation beyond any current agreements
Warcraft 3 Reforged main character holds a hammer and stares at the camera.

Activision Blizzard plans mobile Warcraft, next Call of Duty

A new mobile Warcraft game and a follow-up to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are coming from Activision Blizzard in 2022.
Human and orc sharing a drink together.

World of Warcraft will finally unite the Alliance and Horde

World of Warcraft adds cross faction play after almost twenty years of open war.
Operator using the OTs SMG in Warzone.

Unionization at Activision: Everything you need to know

Workers at Raven Software are on the path to unionizing. Here's how they got here.
A soldier wearing a gas mask in Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty to reportedly stay on PlayStation through 2023

Bloomberg reports that 2022 and 2023's mainline Call of Duty games, as well as a Warzone sequel, will be on PlayStation platforms.
Characters fly on mounts in World of Warcraft Classic.

7 Activision Blizzard games we want to see on Game Pass

Once the dust settles from Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, here are the titles we'd most like to see on Game Pass.
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Your biggest questions about the Microsoft-Activision deal, answered

Analysts reveal what Microsoft's Activation Blizzard acquisition means for the industry.
A soldier wearing a gas mask in Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone studio Raven Software unionizes

Unionization efforts at Raven Software seemingly stem from a mass layoff of QA testers early last December.
PS5 and Xbox Series X next to each other.

The console wars are back and worse than ever

The console wars were dead and buried, but they're coming back with much higher stakes attached.
Phil Spencer standing in front of a Microsoft Studios logo.

Can Microsoft buy Activision? Here’s what may kill the deal

Microsoft announced that it plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, but the companies have a long road ahead before the deal closes.
Soldier with weapon in Call of Duty: Vanguard.

Will Activision Blizzard games be Xbox exclusive? Look at history

Microsoft is likely going to do with Activision Blizzard the same thing it did with Bethesda's games, just on a larger scale.
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4 takeaways from Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard bombshell

Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard will entirely change the gaming landscape. Here's what you need to know.
Phil Spencer on stage at E3 2019.

Microsoft investors call gives more details on Activision Blizzard purchase

Microsoft's CEO alluded to Activision Blizzard's record of cultural toxicity as well, saying the company will have significant work to do.
Xbox holds an E3 show in 2019.

Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard in shocking deal

Microsoft announced its upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what will come with it.
A vision of the metaverse with several characters pointing to a futuristic world.

From NFTs to the Metaverse, here are 4 video game trends to watch in 2022

From the Metaverse to NFTs, here are four trends that players can expect to see in the game industry this year.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

5 video game news stories that defined the industry

From Activision Blizzard's workplace scandal to a flood of delays, here are the biggest gaming stories from 2021.
Hudson from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Call of Duty: Warzone staff poised to walk out following mass layoffs

Nearly 40 QA testers at Raven Software will only return to work if previous layoffs are reversed.
Phil Spencer on stage at E3 2019.

PlayStation, Xbox bosses criticize Activision following Kotick report

Pressure is mounting on Activision Blizzard's board of directors to remove Bobby Kotick from his position as CEO.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.

Activision Blizzard workers walk out in response to allegations against CEO

An article claims that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew of reports of sexual misconduct at the company.
Mercy and Winston standing side by side

Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delayed amid leadership changes at Blizzard

Blizzard Entertainment announced delays for Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 due to shifts in leadership during an earnings call.
Diablo 2: Resurrected cover art

Diablo 2 Resurrected: beginner’s guide

If you step foot in the wrong area, the hoards of demonic monsters won't hesitate to rip you apart. Check out this beginner's guide to Diablo II: Resurrected. 
Genji slashes a robot in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 executive producer leaving Blizzard amid lawsuit

Chacko Sonny will be the latest Blizzard executive to leave the company since departures began this summer.