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Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders

The lawsuit claimed former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick hurriedly sold the company to avoid the consequences of sexual harassment allegations.

Activision shareholders reach a $250M settlement over allegations that Microsoft and Activision underpaid them during Mi...

Tom Hals / Reuters: Activision shareholders reach a $250M settlement over allegations that Microsoft and Activision underpaid them during Microsoft's 2023 acquisition of Activision...

Blizzard President Responds to Microsoft’s Sweeping Layoffs While Insiders Weigh in on Studio’s Future

Image Courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment Microsoft only just announced the sweeping cuts and layoffs that had been rumored for some time. Thousands of people were impacted, and Xb...

Microsoft-owned studios negotiate to avoid closures as CEO wants *more* monetization in games

With Xbox looking to likely lay off more developers and the brand aiming to focus on its marquee IPs as part of its “reset,” things are feeling extremely dicey for the studios that...

"Today is a difficult day": So far, Xbox's cuts haven't targeted Blizzard (for now) — President Johanna Faries emails st...

The World of Warcraft and Overwatch maker seems to have largely been spared from Xbox's broader cuts, although the future remains uncertain.

Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China

The news comes with Activision Blizzard's parent company cutting jobs across the board.

Microsoft agrees $250m settlement in Activision Blizzard deal lawsuit

Microsoft has agreed to a $250 million settlement over a class action lawsuit brought by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden (AP7) over the $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard sale...

After Plotting Buyouts Of EA And Activision, This Media Giant Could Again Try To Push Into Gaming

NBC Universal and Comcast are splitting into two companies, and when that happens, NBC Universal could go after gaming assets as it looks to grow. This is according to a report fro...

The $69 Billion Hangover: Every Xbox Layoff Since The Activision Blizzard Merger

Microsoft spent a large chunk of time--and cash--acquiring new studios throughout the 2010s and 2020s, but its biggest move was the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard...

Only Minimal Reductions at Blizzard Entertainment after Xbox Layoffs... for Now

Blizzard has seen comparatively minimal reductions and BlizzCon hasn't been cancelled after sweeping cuts across Xbox today, though a note from President Johanna Faries promising m...

Paramount Skydance launches video game studio -- Variety

Rumor: Microsoft’s next layoffs are poised to hit Blizzard, Bethsoft, and Undead Labs

It’s Tuesday, June 30th. Is Microsoft still on fire? You bet. Microsoft hasn’t finished burning all of its video game studio and console market assets yet, so it’s definitely still...

Is Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal paying off? Xbox boss Asha Sharma says it's "hard to say how to thin...

Just under 1000 days ago, or about two and a half years ago if you measure time like a normal person, Microsoft completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard following a lengt...

Xbox Announces Restructure - ~1,600 Role Eliminations Today

Xbox has announced that they are undergoing a significant restructure and will be reducing the team by 1,600 today and 3,200 through FY27.Continue reading »

Xbox CEO unsure whether Activision Blizzard merger is paying off

'It's hard to say how to think about those decisions.'

Blizzard Moves Forward With Summons Request Against Project Ascension Personnel

Blizzard has taken the next step in their case against the Project Ascension private server, issuing Summons Requests to the individuals involved.Continue reading »

Paramount Skydance Launches New In-House Games Studio Amid Pending Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Deal

Paramount Games Studio will be developing games based on existing Paramount IP and franchises, as well as based on original content The post Paramount Skydance Launches New In-Hou...

Microsoft Agrees To Pay $250 Million To Settle Activision Blizzard Acquisition Lawsuit

A Swedish pension fund had sued over claims the deal was undervalued

Blizzard Sues WoW Private Server It Alleges Raked In Millions

World of Warcraft developer Blizzard is seeking legal action against yet another WoW private server, accusing the creators of Ascension WoW of copyright infringement, racketeering,...

Blizzard and Nexon announce a publishing collab for Overwatch in South Korea

Blizzard and Nexon have been wrapped up together like peas in a pod for a while now; we have not forgotten that Nexon currently has a license to work in the StarCraft universe. But...

A private equity company has acquired Balatro publisher, Playstack

The new owner, Integrated Media Company, also owns Fandom, Gamespot and metacritic

Blizzard Ropes Le Sserafim into a Repeat BlizzCon Performance

K-pop group Le Sserafim will return to the stage at the Anaheim Convention Center for BlizzCon 2026 in September, after having played there in 2023. Blizzard Entertainment, the gam...

Blizzard Classic Cup Players Revealed at BlizzCon 2026

Blizzard has announced the Legacy Match players that are taking place in the Blizzard Classic Cup at BlizzCon 2026 across Blizzard titles including StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft...

Get Diablo 4 and seven other games for under $2 each with Humble Choice this month

Diablo 4’s demon-killing action makes it one of my favorite ARPGs ever, and this loot-filled adventure is under $2 in May's Humble Choice selection.