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Activision Blizzard Studio Expresses Ambivalence About Diablo II Purchases in Wake of Lawsuit

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Top GamesDiablo II: Resurrected will be the first Activision Blizzard release since it was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. / Photo courtesy of Activision BlizzardDiablo II: Resurrected's design director has said people should "do what they feel is right," when considering whether or not to buy the highly anticipated remake, referring to the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard in July.Diablo II: Resurrected launches Sept. 23, and will be the first game released by Activision Blizzard since the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued

Report: Lawyers representing Riot Games employees claim DFEH is interfering with Riot lawsuit

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Lawyers representing the women who sued Riot Games in 2018 for allegedly perpetuating gender discrimination and harassment are claiming the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is interfering with the lawsuit, according to a report from The Esports Observer’s James Fudge. Specifically, the attorneys allege the DFEH is trying to remove one of their clients, Gabriela Downie, from the suit, citing “what is effectively a movement for summary judgment against Plaintiff Downie on the issue of standing.” The lawyers claimed this to be a “blatant attempt by the

G2 Esports Reportedly Accused of Tampering in the LEC by MAD Lions, Owners Vote to Call for Rule Revisions

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League of LegendsAccording to Dot Esports, G2 Esports has been accused of tampering in the League of Legends European Championship. / Photo courtesy of Michal Konkol/Riot GamesG2 Esports League of Legends has been accused of tampering by MAD Lions, who also pushed for a vote in recent owners’ meetings to get the wheels rolling on revisions to Riot Games' global tampering and poaching rules, Dot Esports' Jacob Wolf reported Wednesday.According to the report, the LEC owners' meetings took place on Sept. 2 and 3, with the vote to ask Riot's

Sources: MAD Lions accuses G2 of tampering, LEC owners pass vote 8-2 calling for reevaluation of global rules

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Ahead of the League of Legends offseason in November, MAD Lions has alleged tampering by G2 Esports and pushed for a vote in recent owners’ meetings asking Riot Games’ LEC office to lobby Riot’s global esports department to revise the global tampering and poaching rules, sources who participated in said meetings told Dot Esports. Those meetings occurred on Sept. 2 and 3 and the vote passed 8-2, with G2 Esports voting “no,” according to sources. Vitality also voted “no,” arguing the current ruleset is not being properly enforced and amendments

Activision Blizzard Hit with Federal Labor Board Complaint

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Top GamesThe Communications Workers of America has filed a labor complaint against Activision Blizzard . / Photo courtesy of Activision BlizzardA union has filed a federal labor board complaint against Activision Blizzard, accusing the company of violating federal labor law through coercive rules, actions, and statements.The complaint, lodged with the US National Labor Relations Board on Sept. 10 by the Communications Workers of America, alleges that Activision Blizzard "threatened employees that they cannot talk about or communicate about wages, hours and working conditions," per Bloomberg. It also says Activision told

Activision Blizzard Accused of Destroying Evidence in Lawsuit

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Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesCalifornia's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has alleged that Activision Blizzard destroyed evidence related to the lawsuit filed against it for fostering a working environment of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.The DFEH's lawsuit created waves when it went public in late July, accusing the company of violating workplace fairness regulations regarding unequal pay, unequal opportunities and harassment against female employees. The amended complaint, filed Monday and reported on by Axios Gaming, expanded the suit to include "contingent or temporary workers,"

Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched at Ubisoft Singapore

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The Skull & Bones studio is still in choppy waters. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftA national watchdog for fair employment practices has launched an investigation into Ubisoft Singapore over alleged unfairness and sexual harassment.According to The Straits Times, an English-language newspaper based in Singapore, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep) has opened the investigation, and encourages anyone with knowledge of criminal misconduct, such as sexual harassment and assault, to report those incidents to the police.If Ubisoft Singapore is found to have discriminated against employees, it could

Riot Games Accused of Stalling Gender Discrimination Investigation

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League of LegendsRiot Games' has been accused of dissuading employees from speaking to the DFEH about discrimination in the workplace. / Photo courtesy of Riot GamesThe California Department of Fair Employment and Housing claims Riot Games is stalling on informing current and former employees that they could speak to the agency, Axios reports.The DFEH made headlines a few weeks ago when it published a suit against Activision Blizzard alleging widespread sexism and gender-based discrimination at the company. Prior to that, it had investigated Riot Games for similar claims, and found