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Activision CEO to Take Pay Cut, Waive Arbitration in Harassment Claims

Top GamesBobby Kotick, left, has asked Activision Blizzard's board of directors to significantly reduce his salary temporarily. / Kevin Dietsch/GettyImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has announced he will take a steep pay cut and waive forced arbitration on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or related retaliation.Kotick has been the company's steward since 2008. A pair of court cases and investigations, led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, have accused Activision Blizzard of a culture rife with sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Activision

TSM launches collegiate programme TSMU

North American esports organisation TSM has announced the launch of TSMU, its new collegiate programme.  According to the release, the initiative will provide ‘quality mentorship, guidance, support, and community for those looking to learn and engage with the global esports industry’.  Credit: TSM RELATED: GCN and Van Wagner to hold national collegiate esports series The free programme will offer mentorships and internship opportunities not only to students but to everybody who’s interested in entering the industry.   “One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘How do you get

BIG & Digital releases new short film, “BUILDING MINDS WITH…

International Chess Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson with students in "Building Minds with Chess" Starring Black International Chess Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson, "Building Minds with Chess" will bring value to student, business and community programs. LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) February 03, 2021 BIG & Digital, LLC announced the official release of "Building Minds with Chess," starring the highest-ranking and second Black International Chess Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson, during Black History Month. This short documentary, produced by Ken Mask, Taurus Bailey, Greg Ward and Matt Dillon, is available in all digital formats for theaters and online