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Activision Blizzard Agrees to $18M Settlement in Harassment Suit

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Top GamesActivision Blizzard has agreed to an $18 million settlement in the EEOC lawsuit against it. / SOPA Images/Getty ImagesAs part of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to establish an $18 million fund for employees who experienced harassment and discrimination at the company.The EEOC investigation of Activision Blizzard began in September of 2018, lasted three years and resulted in a suit filed Monday in California court. The settlement allows that claimants who have experienced "sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and/or related retaliations or constructive

Overwatch 2 Erases All Mention of Jeff Kaplan Following New Reference Protocol

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OverwatchThe Overwatch 2 team has moved to erase all mention of Jeff Kaplan, widely regarded as the creator of the game, from its maps. / Activision Blizzard EnterainmentThe Overwatch 2 team has moved to erase all mention of Jeff Kaplan, widely regarded as the creator of the game, from its maps. The scrubbing of any reference to the former vice president was brought to light through the official Competitive Overwatch subreddit. In a post published by user CeeLo38 on Sunday, Sept. 26, they pointed out the difference in the Corner

Blizzard seemingly removes a reference to Jeff Kaplan in Overwatch 2

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Fans on Reddit have noticed that a reference to former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has been removed from the upcoming sequel’s New York City map. Players spotted that the Sept. 25 Bastion Rework announcement video for Overwatch 2 shows the pizza shop formerly called Jeph’s Corner Pizza is just Corner Pizza. Fans can see the change for themselves around the 1-minute mark in Bastion’s announcement video, which shows the hero’s new ultimate and the pizza shop in the background. The nod to Kaplan doesn’t seem to be on the

Weapon Preference for Amazon in Diablo II: Resurrected

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Top GamesWe’ve broken down the best weapon for Amazons in Diablo II: Resurrected. / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentWe’ve broken down the best weapon for Amazons in Diablo II: Resurrected.Amazon’s are elite Askari warrior women who are known for their military skill and prowess on the battlefield. They are primarily nomadic, often falling into conflict with other peoples and expertly defending themselves in the struggle afterward. They are known as fiercely independent and able to weather significant adversity. Some hire them out as mercenaries—in which they will only ever remain loyal so

Weapon Preference for Paladin in Diablo II: Resurrected

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Top GamesWe’ve broken down what the best weapon for Paladins is in Diablo II: Resurrected (D2R). / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentWe’ve broken down what the best weapon for Paladins is in Diablo II: Resurrected (D2R).Paladins are holy magic warriors—often known as Knights of the Faith. These individuals live lives of intense structure and resilience against darkness, demons, and false prophets. Traditionally, they serve as protectors of their party, casting holy signs for the benefit of their allies and smiting their enemies. Zoom in to the slaughter. You can customize your zoom

Overwatch 2 Gets New Trailers Revealing New Look for Bastion, Sombra & Bastion Reworks

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Today Activision Blizzard hosted the grand finals of the Overwatch League, and had news to share about Overwatch 2. First of all, we get to see the new look devised for Bastion in order to make him more pleasant and approachable. He even has a new hat to underline his newfound friendship with Torbjörn. On top of that, we get two more videos explaining the gameplay changes for Bastion himself and more for Sombra. You can watch all the videos below. [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] Overwatch 2 is

SEC, EEOC Investigating Activision Blizzard Over Sexual Harassment Allegations, CEO Subpoenaed

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been subpoenaed by the SEC. / Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesBoth the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have opened investigations into Activision Blizzard over its handling of allegations of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, the company confirmed Monday.The SEC investigation has opened with a subpoena of the company and several current and former employees, including CEO Bobby Kotick.The SEC is investigating Activision Blizzard over sexual misconduct allegations and improper disclosures, the WSJ reports. It has subpoenaed Activision Blizzard CEO

Report: Securities and Exchange Commission investigating Activision Blizzard over sexual assault lawsuit handling

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Time Stamp: September 20, 2021 4:22 PM - Modified On: September 20, 2021 - Published By:
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into Activision Blizzard over a multitude of issues, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Chief among these issues is how Activision Blizzard has allegedly been handling its DFEH lawsuit. The Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch publisher has been accused of destroying evidence pertaining to a massive lawsuit launched against it that centers around allegations of extreme sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination. The Wall Street Journal also reports that Activision Blizzard has been subpoenaed