Human Resources

Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Leaves Blizzard

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

Crusader Kings Developer Paradox Interactive Accused of ‘Mistreatment’ in Swedish Studio

Top GamesAccording to a union survey of the developer's studio team in Sweden, the environment has fostered bullying and gender-based discrimination. / Paradox InteractiveAccording to a union survey of the developer's studio team in Sweden, the environment has fostered bullying and gender-based discrimination. The survey was designed and distributed by unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. Breakit, a Swedish digital publication, broke the news on the data earlier today, Monday, Sept. 6, stating that the culture is the "worst for women." The survey was completed by 133 employees out of a

Report: Ubisoft employees demand changes in open letter

Nearly 500 employees at Ubisoft signed a letter today standing in solidarity with workers of Activision Blizzard in their walkout and criticizing their own senior leadership for how they’ve addressed allegations of sexual abuse, according to a report from Axios. The letter openly addresses the walkout organized by current and former Activision Blizzard employees, who are protesting the way that company has handled sexual abuse and gender discrimination allegations over the past two weeks stemming from a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. In the

The Esports Bubble: Fact or Fiction?

Top GamesThe 2020 League of Legends Worlds Finals | Photo courtesy of Riot GamesMany experts in the esports industry have been debating whether the esports market has evolved into a bubble. With money pouring into esports and related companies at a rapid and increasing rate, some have begun to question whether these investments are justified. Are these investments sustainable? Are the majority of companies overvalued? Are investors sticking to fundamentals when evaluating their opportunities, or are they simply speculating and gambling on a get-rich-quick scheme? Is the market bound to collapse?

Video Game Industry Veteran Meghan Wiley Tritt Joins Esports Engine

Video game industry human resources veteran Meghan Wiley Tritt has joined Vindex-owned esports operations company Esports Engine as its new global head of HR. Adam Apicella, president and co-founder of Esports Engine, made the announcement via social media. Apicella worked with Wiley Tritt during her time at Blizzard Entertainment. Prior to joining Esports Engine, Wiley Tritt worked for Riot Games as senior manager of human resources for more than a year, and for more than 11 years in various roles at Blizzard Entertainment.   Coinsmart. Beste Bitcoin-Börse in Europa Source:

Square Enix Shifts to Permanent Work From Home

Square Enix plans to enable a permanent work-from-home program starting in December. | Chesnot/Getty ImagesGame developer and publisher Square Enix will offer employees a work-from-home option permanently, the company announced Wednesday.Rather than utilizing work from home solely as a means of preventing infections during the current pandemic, the Company will establish it as a permanent and core program among the working styles it accommodates," reads the announcement. "In so doing, the Company hopes not only to create a flexible and diverse working environment, but also to further bolster productivity and

Ubisoft CEO Announces “Structural Shift” Following Recent Allegations

Ubisoft's co-founder and CEO, Yves Guillemot, has detailed a series of steps he intends to implement at the company to combat problems of discrimination and mistreatment. This includes restructuring the editorial department, improving human resources processes, and ensuring all managers are held accountable on these subjects.In a lengthy blog post, Guillemot said fundamental changes need to occur at all levels of Ubisoft. "We are not looking for a quick fix, but rather a structural shift at Ubisoft that fully aligns with our values--values that do not tolerate toxic behaviors and