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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has asked to receive minimum $62,500 salary until diversity goals are achieved

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Time Stamp: October 28, 2021 11:28 AM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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In a letter to Activision Blizzard employees and shared on the company’s investor relations page, CEO Bobby Kotick said he’s asked the board of directors to reduce his pay to the “lowest amount California law will allow,” which is $62,500 for salaried employees. The Oct. 28 letter describes the goals and milestones that Kotick hopes Activision Blizzard can achieve over the next few years. Kotick said his compensation will stay reduced until the board determines that the company has achieved those goals. He said this is to “ensure that every

Activision CEO to Take Pay Cut, Waive Arbitration in Harassment Claims

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Top GamesBobby Kotick, left, has asked Activision Blizzard's board of directors to significantly reduce his salary temporarily. / Kevin Dietsch/GettyImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has announced he will take a steep pay cut and waive forced arbitration on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or related retaliation.Kotick has been the company's steward since 2008. A pair of court cases and investigations, led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, have accused Activision Blizzard of a culture rife with sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Activision

McCree to be Renamed Cole Cassidy in Overwatch on Oct. 26

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Time Stamp: October 22, 2021 6:31 PM - Modified On: October 22, 2021 - Published By:
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McCree will be renamed to Cole Cassidy in Overwatch on Oct. 26, 2021. / Photo courtesy of BlizzardStarting on Oct. 26, 2021, McCree will be renamed to Cole Cassidy in all things Overwatch, Blizzard announced Friday.The long-awaited news was made with a heartfelt blurb connecting the cowboy bounty hunter with the real world, and pointing to a promising future spurred by necessary changes.Meet Cole Cassidy.Rides into Overwatch October 26. pic.twitter.com/CT6PmaNXNs— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 22, 2021"Running from his past meant running from himself," Blizzard wrote, "and each passing year only widened

Report: Activision Blizzard ending Overwatch, Call of Duty League’s competitive balance tax, salary cap

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Time Stamp: October 14, 2021 6:08 PM - Modified On: October 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Activision Blizzard is eliminating the competitive balance tax and soft salary cap for its Overwatch League and Call of Duty League, as first reported by the Sports Business Journal and confirmed by Dot Esports. The decision comes after the opening of a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust division investigation into the Overwatch League’s practices. Dot Esports broke news of that probe in July, with an Activision Blizzard spokesperson confirming that the DOJ had opened an inquiry and that the game developer was complying.  “We have received an inquiry from the

Blizzard Removes “Greenskin” References In World Of Warcraft

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Top Gamesimage courtesy of Activision BlizzardBlizzard has removed the majority of "greenskin" references in World of Warcraft, a phrase often used by humans in-game to refer to orcs. In a recent attempt to bring World of Warcraft more in-line with modern audiences, certain references and dialogue remarks have been toned down or removed from the game. Bar a few exceptions, phrases containing the term "greenskin" have been altered or removed completely.The term "greenskin" has largely been used in WoW by Alliance and human NPCs to refer to orcs, with the

Jeff Strain Founds Possibility Space with Legion of Gaming Veterans

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Top GamesJeff Strain, Jane Ng and Austin Walker are three of the founding members of Possibility Space. / Photo courtesy of Possibility SpaceArenaNet co-founder and Undead Labs founder Jeff Strain has founded a new studio, Possibility Space, featuring plenty of industry veterans.Although the studio will be based in New Orleans, its staff will be physically distributed, making it easier to incorporate the many luminaries on staff. They include visual director Jane Ng, formerly of Campo Santo and Valve; IP Director Austin Walker of the Friends at the Table and formerly

Overwatch Support Tier List October 2021

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 3:50 PM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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OverwatchHere's our take on the best and worst Support heroes in Overwatch this October. / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentOctober is upon us, meaning we've compiled a new monthly tier list for Overwatch.Fans have had quite a bit to contend with in September. From name changes to sequel news, Overwatch certainly doesn't feel the same as it did when this season began. Fortunately, we've been keeping up with the notes and rates of the roster.Here's our take on the best and worst Support heroes in Overwatch this October.The Italian countryside is calling.Dive

Bungie Removes Controversial Employee Contract Clause, Promising to Improve Workplace Diversity

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Top GamesImage courtesy of BungieBungie have announced that they plan to end a controversial clause in employee contracts. In a recent blog post, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons revealed the steps that the company is looking to take in order to improve its diversity and inclusion culture. One step involves removing the company's controversial mandatory arbitration clause in all employee contracts. The mandatory arbitration clause meant that in order to accept or keep a job, employees must agree to arbitrate all legal disputes with their employer rather than take them to

Diablo 2 Resurrected: Necromancer Summoner Build Tips

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Time Stamp: September 29, 2021 6:08 PM - Modified On: September 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesDo you want to be the most feared summon-spec'd necromancer in Diablo II: Resurrected? We've put together a few tips to help you flesh out your build. / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentDo you want to be the most feared summon-spec'd necromancer in Diablo II: Resurrected? We've put together a few tips to help you flesh out your build.⚔️ Burning Hells Status Check ⚔️Where are you now in #Diablo2Resurrected?— Diablo (@Diablo) September 29, 2021Unsurprisingly, your main skill tree will be your Summoning Spells. In this tree, your two most important skills

Overwatch 3.18 Patch Notes Introduces Malevento Map, Bug Fixes

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OverwatchA new patch has dropped for Activision Blizzard's Overwatch, featuring a couple of bug fixes and a mysterious new map. / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentA new patch has dropped for Activision Blizzard's Overwatch, featuring a couple of bug fixes and a mysterious new map.The highlight of the patch is, obviously, the new map placed in the heart of the Italian countryside. Known as Malevento, this new Overwatch location features towering aqueducts and cathedrals paired with twisting cobblestone streets and hidden rooms. Here's what you need to know.The Italian countryside is calling.Dive