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Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Leaves Blizzard

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OverwatchOverwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny has left Blizzard after five years with the company. / Matthew Eisman/Getty ImagesOverwatch series executive producer Chacko Sonny has left Blizzard in the midst of Overwatch 2's development for "some time off," the company announced Tuesday.Sonny joined Blizzard in 2016 and worked on both Overwatch games. He also served as a company vice president. He informed colleagues of his departure Friday, per a Bloomberg report. In an email to coworkers, he said working at Blizzard "has been an absolute privilege and one of the best

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

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Time Stamp: September 21, 2021 4:46 PM - Modified On: September 21, 2021 - Published By:
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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

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

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Time Stamp: September 18, 2021 1:49 PM - Modified On: September 18, 2021 - Published By:
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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

NBA 2K22 Penthouse: How to to Earn the Luxury

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Top GamesPhoto by Virtual ConceptsIn NBA 2K22, users can upgrade their housing lifestyle all the way up to a Penthouse.The Penthouse upgrade is a feature only available to those that have next-gen consoles. You earn the Penthouse apartment after gaining enough MVP points.Photo by Virtual Concepts/ DatBoiJohnny on YouTubeTo get the Penthouse, you have to earn enough MVP points. To earn these points, you can do anything from completing quests and all the way to advancing in your MyCareer mode for your virtual character.For anyone that plays on a next-gen

Activision Blizzard Hit with Federal Labor Board Complaint

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Time Stamp: September 15, 2021 1:21 PM - Modified On: September 15, 2021 - Published By:
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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

How to Repair IO Equipment in Fortnite

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FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesAs part of this week's Fortnite Epic Quests, players have been tasked with repairing some IO equipment. Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 7 might be drawing to a close, but players still have a few quests to complete that will see them to the end of the season. This week, as part of the set of Epic Quests, players will need to assist the IO by helping to repair some equipment. To complete this quest, players will only need to repair two pieces of equipment. The objects

Beyond the Summit removes Project + from Mainstage 2021 due to Nintendo’s discussion with Riptide organizers

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Beyond the Summit has decided to pull Project+ tournaments from the Mainstage 2021 lineup following Riptide’s earlier cancelation of its own brackets.  Last Friday, Riptide announced that Nintendo of America reached out to discuss the Project+ events listed on the event’s schedule. By the end of the conversation, Riptide and its TOs were hit with the equivalent of a cease-and-desist and had to make some changes, removing Project + from the lineup just two weeks ahead of its Sept. 10 start date.  “Given Riptide’s recent announcement, we do not feel

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,"