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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

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

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,

EA Making ‘Substantial Changes’ to Executive Pay

Top GamesEA CEO Andrew Wilson. / Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesElectronic Arts says it will make "substantial changes" to executive pay after shareholders provided negative feedback about the company's current practices, per a regulatory filing ahead of a say-on-pay vote scheduled for August.Although the vote will be purely advisory — it wouldn't change compensation directly — EA has decided to incorporate the criticism in its new pay package. In May, the company's board approached a 2022 annual equity award for CEO Andrew Wilson of $18 million, at least 60% of which is performance-based. His

Bobby Kotick Secures $155M Pay Package

Top GamesBobby Kotick is one of the highest paid executives in video games. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesActivision Blizzard shareholders have narrowly voted to approve CEO Bobby Kotick's $155 million pay packet, with 54% in favor of the approval. The approval comes after a year-long campaign by CtW Investor Group to cut down on Kotick's pay.The vote had been delayed by Activision Blizzard in what some saw as an attempt to avoid it's being rejected. For its part, Activision Blizzard says the delay helped shareholders to become better informed.Activision CEO Bobby

Anvil Saga Is a Promising Blacksmith Management Sim With Tons of Depth (Hands-On Preview)

I first caught wind of Pirozhok Studio and HeroCraft’s Anvil Saga about a month ago when a press release showed up in my inbox. The pitch was simple: play as a blacksmith during the Hundred Year War and supply weapons to all factions involved while slowly expanding your shop and improving your craft. Sounds pretty straightforward, and I’m a sucker for management sims so this seemed right up my alley. I got to check out a demo build of Anvil Saga this past week, and while it definitely has some

5 Best League of Legends Skins in 2021 So Far

League of LegendsThe year is about midway through, and League of Legends skins have not disappointed its loyal followers that are willing to spend their hard-earned money on some good skins. Out of all of the skin releases so far, there are a few that stand out above the rest that also delivers a complete package.Choosing any of the beautiful splash arts would have been the easy job, however, the best skins for the game go beyond the simple act of purchasing it for the splash art alone. The ones

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Guide – All Decisions and Choices in Mass Effect 2

Continuing on with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Mass Effect 2’s choices represent some of the most impactful of the series. Your decisions throughout the game for each squad-mate’s loyalty mission, along with upgrades acquired and whatnot, will determine the survival of the crew when the suicide mission is finished. Let’s take a look at all of the major decisions and choices in the game. Silaris Armor Tech, Thanix Cannon and Cyclonic Shield Tech – These upgrades are crucial for ensuring the survival of every squadmate in the final mission. The

Microsoft Flight Simulator Cape Town & Okegawa Airfield Get New Screenshots; Molokai Airport Released

Today third-party developers have graced Microsoft Flight Simulator with a new release and new assets for upcoming scenery add-ons. First of all, Aerosoft and Terrapearl Studios launched Molokai Airport (PHMK) in Hawaii. It’s currently available on the publisher’s own store for €13.32 including applicable VAT. Below you can watch a trailer and read an official description and features list. [embedded content] Welcome to Molokai – Known as the “Friendly Island” where no building is taller than a coconut tree! This rendition of Molokai Airport is extremely carefully hand crafted, packed