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Pioneering Synergy of Innovation and Purpose: The Futurist Showcase at the Pierce School Penthouse Featuring Global Cannabis Holdings and Avi8ted Ventures.

Washington, D.C. — The stage is set for a symphony of innovation and purpose as the Futurist Showcase takes center stage August 18th at 7:15pm. This exclusive event, a convergence of luminaries, will spotlight two trailblazing enterprises — Global Cannabis Holdings (GCH) and Avi8ted Ventures. These visionary companies are poised to reshape industries and redefine societal progress, all against the backdrop of the exquisite Pierce School Penthouse, a residence synonymous with entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking excellence. Photo by Anthony Hampton The visionary forces behind the Futurist Showcase are entrepreneurs Charlton

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

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

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

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

Jeff Strain Founds Possibility Space with Legion of Gaming Veterans

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

LA Gladiators and Guerillas Parent Company Moving Into Valorant

ValorantCourtesy of Kroenke Sports & EntertainmentThe parent company behind both the CDL's LA Guerillas and the OWL's LA Gladiators is planning on moving into Valorant. This move comes on the heels of many big-name esports brands moving into Valorant over the last year. This move would be one of the biggest, however, with the amount of financial backing the company has.Just posted 6 new marketing positions for our KSE Esports team working on @LAGladiators, @LAGuerrillas, and...other soon™️ teams: https://t.co/rJ58fT9FRl pic.twitter.com/3KQFolhWHz— Alex Rubens | rubonez.eth (@alexrubens) October 8, 2021The Kroenke Sports

How much money does Hasan make on Twitch? Twitch Leaks

Hasan Piker, also known as HasabAbi, is the premier political commentator on Twitch, known largely for his aggressive opinion delivery. Despite Hasan maintaining socialist viewpoints, some viewers and skeptics have criticized the streamer for taking advantage of America’s capitalism by making profits on Twitch—and even purchasing an expensive California home recently. That doesn’t stop the content creator from continuing his efforts to educate viewers about trending news while spitting flaming hot takes in the direction of Republicans and Democrats alike. But following this week’s Twitch information leak, Hasan’s payout numbers

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

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

Beyond the Summit to host Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tournament at Mainstage

The brand new brawl-style fighter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is yet to hit stores, but the game has already had multiple esports events announced, including a full bracket at Mainstage 2021 courtesy of Beyond The Summit. This year’s Mainstage event is set to feature All-Star Brawl, along with multiple other titles, and will be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Southern California from Nov. 12 to 15. One of the first major fighting game events to feature All-Star Brawl, it will occcur alongside the Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate

IGC announce legal proceedings against 9z over nonpayment of meyern buyout

According to Dexerto, 9z are currently facing legal action after the Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) ⁠— the parent company of MIBR ⁠— filed a complaint to the Superior Court of California, in which they allege that the Argentinian organization have failed to pay the transfer fee of Ignacio "⁠meyern⁠" Meyer. Documents indicate that a transfer fee of $35,000 was agreed to between the two organisations for meyern, which IGC claim has never been paid, in part or in full, despite 9z stating "numerous times that payment would be forthcoming." The