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Overwatch players lobby for McCree to be renamed in wake of Blizzard lawsuit

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Time Stamp: August 13, 2021 12:50 PM - Modified On: August 13, 2021 - Published By:
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The Overwatch player base is making a push to see one of the game’s most iconic characters receive a name change. Jesse McCree, Overwatch’s straight-shooting outlaw and one of the game’s most recognizable in-game figureheads, is at the center of the discussion.  The character was originally named after a former Blizzard Entertainment developer also named Jesse McCree who was dismissed from Blizzard earlier this week in the wake of the company’s public handling of a widespread sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the state of California. The post Overwatch players lobby for

Fortnite Leaks Reveal Possible New Open World Game Mode

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2021 1:21 PM - Modified On: August 11, 2021 - Published By:
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Fortnite leakers have uncovered some promotional images that could point toward a new open-world game mode mentioned in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.dbltap.com/posts/fortnite-leaks-reveal-possible-new-open-world-game-mode-01fcv0hg51yw?utm_source=RSS

Google Considered Buying Epic Games, Per Court Documents

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Time Stamp: August 7, 2021 4:30 PM - Modified On: August 7, 2021 - Published By:
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Lifted redactions from the antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games reveal Google considered buying the video game titan to end their app store dispute. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.dbltap.com/posts/google-considered-buying-epic-games-per-court-documents-01fcgrzm6nw2?utm_source=RSS

Kellogg’s to no longer sponsor Overwatch League following sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

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Time Stamp: August 6, 2021 4:21 PM - Modified On: August 6, 2021 - Published By:
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The Overwatch League has lost another sponsor following weeks of multiple allegations and a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard regarding the sexual harassment of employees. In a statement to Polygon, Kellogg Company spokesperson Kris Bahner said the company will be severing ties with the OWL effective immediately. The post Kellogg’s to no longer sponsor Overwatch League following sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard appeared first on Dot Esports. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://dotesports.com/news/kelloggs-to-no-longer-sponsor-overwatch-league

Lawsuit Accuses Activision Blizzard of Misleading Investors

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A lawsuit has been filed accusing Activision Blizzard of misleading shareholders by withholding information about its alleged toxic work environment. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.dbltap.com/posts/lawsuit-accuses-activision-blizzard-of-misleading-investors-01fc8x568cy6?utm_source=RSS

Preach Leaves WoW Following Slow Decline of Game and Recent Lawsuit

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Time Stamp: July 28, 2021 12:43 PM - Modified On: July 28, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesPreach from one of his videos during the Legion expansion / Preach Gaming on YouTubePreach is leaving World of Warcraft, and his YouTube channel Preach Gaming will no longer be covering current World of Warcraft content.[embedded content]In the above video, Preach highlights many of the reasons his channel will no longer be tackling current World of Warcraft content, a cornerstone and the majority of his content on Preach Gaming,"First reason, obviously, is the recent allegations. That was really the straw that broke the camel's back... to find out after

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

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Time Stamp: July 28, 2021 10:42 AM - Modified On: July 28, 2021 - Published By:
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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

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Time Stamp: July 27, 2021 6:01 PM - Modified On: July 27, 2021 - Published By:
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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

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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,