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Fosmon Releases New Quad Pro 2 Xbox Controller Charging Station for…

Fosmon Releases New Quad Pro 2 Xbox Controller Charging Station for Xbox Series X and Series S "Our newest charging station stands out for the high quality of its construction and its ability to provide seamless gameplay,” said Simon Loh, CEO of Fosmon. "We are excited to offer this innovative, updated charging station for the Xbox community after months of development." ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB) August 25, 2021 Fosmon, a leading supplier of electronic accessories including gaming, audio/video, home improvement, computer accessories, and travel products, today announced the launch of

Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched at Ubisoft Singapore

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

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

Photos reveal details of Blizzcon 2013 ‘Cosby Suite,’ group chat where Blizzard developers discussed recruiting women for sexual favors

A series of photos and text screenshots obtained and published by Kotaku today revealed new details around a BlizzCon 2013 hotel room and group chat, where at least five current and former Blizzard Entertainment senior level developers seemingly discussed plans to recruit female employees and other women for sexual favors. The hotel suite, nicknamed the “Cosby Suite,” was first revealed in a lawsuit brought against Activision Blizzard for gender discrimination on July 21 by the California Department of Fair Empmployment and Housing. In that complaint, state labor lawyers singled out

Activision Blizzard CEO Apologizes for ‘Tone Deaf’ Response to Harassment Lawsuit

Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has apologized for the company's initial response to a lawsuit over its alleged sexist workplace. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick published a letter to employees Wednesday apologizing for the company's public response to a lawsuit alleging ubiquitous sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.The letter, published via Activision's investor relations website, describes the company's initial response "tone deaf."Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick just sent the following letter to staff, calling the company's initial responses "tone deaf" and promising to take "swift

World of Warcraft team releases statement following sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

The team behind World of Warcraft has released a statement in response to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing suing Activision Blizzard last week over alleged mistreatment of female employees. In its statement, the WoW team said it’s gathered suggestions and feedback over the past couple of days from all team members to put forward a statement sharing their sentiments. “The past days have been a time of reflection for the World of Warcraft team, spent in conversation and contemplation, full of sadness, pain, and anger, but also hope

Activision Blizzard workers will stage a walkout after ‘abhorrent’ response to harassment suit

One of the world’s biggest video game companies is reeling after a state discrimination and sexual harassment suit kicked off a firestorm of controversy within the company. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued Activision Blizzard last week, alleging that the company fostered a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.” Following a combative response to the lawsuit from corporate leadership, a group of employees at Blizzard will stage a walkout, which is planned for Wednesday at 10 a.m. PDT. Most employees at Blizzard continue to work remotely,