Call of Duty: Warzone studio Raven Software unionizes
Unionization efforts at Raven Software seemingly stem from a mass layoff of QA testers early last December.
The console wars are back and worse than ever
The console wars were dead and buried, but they're coming back with much higher stakes attached.
Can Microsoft buy Activision? Here’s what may kill the deal
Microsoft announced that it plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, but the companies have a long road ahead before the deal closes.
Will Activision Blizzard games be Xbox exclusive? Look at history
Microsoft is likely going to do with Activision Blizzard the same thing it did with Bethesda's games, just on a larger scale.
4 takeaways from Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard bombshell
Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard will entirely change the gaming landscape. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft investors call gives more details on Activision Blizzard purchase
Microsoft's CEO alluded to Activision Blizzard's record of cultural toxicity as well, saying the company will have significant work to do.
Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard in shocking deal
Microsoft announced its upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what will come with it.
From NFTs to the Metaverse, here are 4 video game trends to watch in 2022
From the Metaverse to NFTs, here are four trends that players can expect to see in the game industry this year.
5 video game news stories that defined the industry
From Activision Blizzard's workplace scandal to a flood of delays, here are the biggest gaming stories from 2021.
Call of Duty: Warzone staff poised to walk out following mass layoffs
Nearly 40 QA testers at Raven Software will only return to work if previous layoffs are reversed.
PlayStation, Xbox bosses criticize Activision following Kotick report
Pressure is mounting on Activision Blizzard's board of directors to remove Bobby Kotick from his position as CEO.
Activision Blizzard workers walk out in response to allegations against CEO
An article claims that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew of reports of sexual misconduct at the company.
Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delayed amid leadership changes at Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment announced delays for Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 due to shifts in leadership during an earnings call.
Diablo 2 Resurrected: beginner’s guide
If you step foot in the wrong area, the hoards of demonic monsters won't hesitate to rip you apart. Check out this beginner's guide to Diablo II: Resurrected.
Overwatch 2 executive producer leaving Blizzard amid lawsuit
Chacko Sonny will be the latest Blizzard executive to leave the company since departures began this summer.
Blizzard Activision execs subpoenaed by SEC over handling of abuse allegations
The SEC is currently investigating Activision Blizzard's handling of sexual harassment and workplace discrimination allegations.
Astro Gaming is the latest sponsor to drop Activision-Blizzard
T-Mobile has also dropped its sponsorship for both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League.
Blizzard president J. Allen Brack steps down amid lawsuit
Former Blizzard President J. Allen Brack will be replaced by two co-leaders, Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra.
Gamers are avoiding Activision Blizzard games today in solidarity with workers
Players are showing solidarity with the developers at Activision Blizzard that are staging their own walkout today.
World of Warcraft development paused amid Activision-Blizzard harassment lawsuit
A senior World of Warcraft designer says development on the game is paused in light of Activision-Blizzard's harassment case.
Diablo II: Resurrected’s technical alpha showcases a faithful remaster of an aging classic
In an improvement over Blizzard's last remaster, the Diablo II: Resurrected technical alpha works a treat for franchise fans.
Diablo 4 should resurrect the series’ most controversial feature
We used to pay others to boost our RPG characters; now we pay the publisher. So why were we so against paying another player on the Diablo III auction house?
Diablo Immortal will be a massive success, whether you like it or not
Diablo Immortal was unveiled at the wrong place and at the wrong time. But as history has shown, mobile games are big money, and Blizzard will get its cut.
Blizzard employees are organizing on Slack to boost pay, vacation time
Blizzard employees are coming together to ask the company for higher pay, more vacation time, and changes in how promotions are handled at the company.
Blizzard employees reveal salaries to highlight wage disparity
After the company failed to improve wages among its employees, the staff has shared their salaries in a spreadsheet that highlights the pay disparity.
Overwatch retiring map pools, uniting competitive play and Overwatch League heroes
Overwatch will now feature the same hero pools in its competitive play as in the Overwatch League, the professional circuit for the popular hero shooter.
Call of Duty League holds its first online event this weekend
The Call of Duty League has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but will be continuing events by switching to online multiplayer matches.
Spring Nintendo Switch sale launches, includes Diablo III at half price
Dozens of Switch titles are now on sale to celebrate spring. While none of Nintendo's first-party titles are currently discounted, there are still great deals.
Overwatch League, Call of Duty League shift from live events to online matches
The Overwatch League and the Call of Duty League will skip live audiences for now due to the coronavirus, with matches between teams to be played online.
New experimental mode lets Overwatch players test major meta changes
Overwatch is getting an experimental mode where players can test radical changes. The update includes a new Triple Damage mode, which changes team composition.
Activision Blizzard games taken down from Nvidia GeForce Now streaming service
Activision Blizzard titles, including several Call of Duty games, were suddenly removed from Nvidia's GeForce Now service due to "a simple misunderstanding."
Activision Blizzard will launch more ‘remastered and reimagined’ games this year
Activision Blizzard will release several "remastered and reimagined" games in 2020, following the successful returns of the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro series.
Warcraft III: Reforged: What the new custom content policy means for modders
Blizzard released a policy for the recently launched Warcraft III: Reforged, which states that Blizzard has full ownership of any custom content made within the game. That rules are notable considering that DOTA was previously created as Warcraft III mod before Valve bought the rights.
Overwatch League, Call of Duty League to exclusively stream on YouTube
Activision Blizzard and Google entered a partnership that includes an exclusive streaming deal for the Overwatch League and newly launched Call of Duty League on YouTube. The Overwatch League moves after two seasons on Twitch, which appears to be losing its dominance in the video game streaming industry.