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Activision Blizzard Hit with Federal Labor Board Complaint

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

Will There be a Warzone Season 6?

Call of DutyWarzone Season 5 Trailer / Credit to Raven Studios/ActivisionWill there be a Warzone Season 6?Season 5 of Warzone began on Aug. 13, giving it an approximate end date of Oct. 8. If the next season has the same duration as Season 5 then it would be roughly eight weeks long. This means the end of this coming season of Warzone will be after the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard and as such likely the last season on the Verdansk map. Whispers across Verdansk speak of a secret

Best Limited Innistrad: Midnight Hunt archetypes and support cards

The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set supports a number of Magic: The Gathering Draft archetypes. Scheduled to release digitally on Sept. 16, Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (MID) contains two non-legendary Uncommon cards for each of the 10 total archetypes. One is a spell with the returning MTG mechanic Flashback, and the other is a creature that supports the archetype’s synergy. Archetype signpost cards are typically legendary creatures, but that isn’t the case in MID, allowing players to Draft multiple copies without them being a dead card in hand. A total of four

Sinatraa’s 6-month VALORANT suspension is over

Jay “Sinatraa” Won is now free to compete in VALORANT esports again. The Sentinels player’s six-month suspension for “failing to fully cooperate” with a Riot Games’ investigation into sexual assault allegations made against him by his ex-girlfriend Cleo Hernandez has expired. He was officially suspended by Riot in May for violating rule 8.1 of the VALORANT Global Competition Policy, but he started to serve it on March 10. “The Tournament Operator will have the right to monitor compliance with this Global Policy and the applicable Event-Specific Rules and investigate possible breaches,”

Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Weapon Tweaks: All Nerfs, Buffs, and Rebalances

Call of DutyWe've compiled a comprehensive breakdown of all the weapons that have received changes in the Call of Duty (COD): Warzone Season 5 Reloaded patch. / Activision, Raven SoftwareWe've compiled a comprehensive breakdown of all the weapons that have received changes in the Call of Duty (COD): Warzone Season 5 Reloaded patch.The patch officially went live around the world on Sept. 9 at 5 a.m. BST—but North American players were able to download it on Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. PT (12 a.m. ET). It included several additions to

HUNDEN releases evidence implicating former teammates in coaching bug abuse

In the latest installment of TV2.dk's releases of statements made by HUNDEN, the 30-year-old has revealed evidence that seems to support his claims that some of his Heroic teammates from the time he exploited the coaching bug were aware of what he was doing. One part of the evidence released quotes a conversation between HUNDEN and niko, in which the latter is stated to have implicated that not just some but all players of the roster were aware of what was going on by saying: "Everyone on our team knew

Season 5 reloaded update hits Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War on Sept. 9

A new map and new game mode are coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as part of its “Season Five Reloaded” update next week. Black Ops I DLC map Zoo and returning CoD game mode Demolition will be joining the fray, along with new operator Jason Hudson, a new weapon, and several bundles in the store. Warzone is getting some love with some new modes and a limited-time event, too. The limited-time mode, called “The Numbers,” involves the mobile broadcast stations that have been popping up all

Call of Duty Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Revealed: Numbers, Hudson, and More

Call of DutyA new post from the official Call of Duty (COD) news blog has revealed some of the major events of the upcoming Warzone Season 5 Reloaded. / ActivisionA new post from the official Call of Duty (COD) news blog has revealed some of the major events of the upcoming Warzone Season 5 Reloaded.The post dropped earlier today, Thursday, Sept. 2, and revealed a massive amount of details concerning exactly what Warzone players can expect heading into Season 5 Reloaded. From additions to Zombies, a new Operator, and the

Activision Blizzard Accused of Destroying Evidence in Lawsuit

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,"