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Activision Blizzard adding two senior women executives to its board

The board has been criticized for sticking by CEO Bobby Kotick amid allegations of the company's toxic culture.

Axios

Merger Arbitrage Mondays – Thoma Bravo Adds SailPoint Technologies To Its Portfolio And Approaches Twitter

Merger activity increased last week with five new deals announced and one of the five new deals announced was a potential deal in the works. SailPoint Technologies (NYSE: SAIL)

Benzinga

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard

The Independent UK

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California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

A top California state civil rights lawyer who was pursuing a discrimination case against video game giant Activision Blizzard has been fired, and another has quit in protest

The Independent UK

California governor has been allegedly meddling in Activision Blizzard lawsuit

Gavin Newsom was accused of firing a DFEH lawyer.

USA Today Sports Media Group

California lawyer quits, claiming Gov. Newsom meddled in Activision suit

A top attorney at the California state agency that sued Activision has resigned, claiming that Gov. Gavin Newsom interfered with the case, a Bloomberg report claims.

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Why Bilibili and NetEase Shares Are Trading Higher Today

XD Inc has won a publishing license for its title "Party Star" in one of China's first approvals of a game since July last year, Reuters reports. The National Press and Publication Administration soon looked to publish a list of games it has granted licenses. Also Read: NetEase Stock Plummets As China Limits…

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Activision Blizzard Looks To Convert Temporary Staff To Full Time Roles

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) looks to convert 1,100 U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance workers of some divisions to full-time employees, starting July 1, Reuters reports. Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition target looks to raise the minimum hourly wages for the employees from the Activision Publishing and Blizzard divisions to $20 or more and offer them…

Benzinga

Activision Blizzard grants (most) quality assurance testers full-time status

A huge win for the company's QA workers — but not enough to stop employees from organizing.

Input

Activision Blizzard staff strike after studio drops vaccine requirement

A number of Activision Blizzard staff have chosen to strike in protest of the publisher ending a vaccination requirement for in-office workers.

Input

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Activision Blizzard 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.59%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $62.64 billion.

Benzinga

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Nielsen Holdings To Be Taken Private By A Consortium Of Private Equity Firms

Merger activity increased significantly last week with six new deals announced and eight deals completed. There were 17 deals announced in the month of March, with a total value of $64.55 billion. Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN)

Benzinga

Covid pushes UK video games market to record £7bn – but games sales fall

Gamers stocked up on hardware such as consoles and virtual reality gear, offsetting a fall in game sales

The Guardian - UK

Activision Blizzard settles federal sexual harassment suit for $18M

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard has settled the federal suit for $18 million, but still faces many other legal suits from other parties.

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Activision Blizzard to pay $18 million to victims of harassment and discrimination

Activision Blizzard agreed to set up an $18-million fund for employees who experienced sexual harassment or discrimination, pregnancy discrimination or retaliation as part of a settlement with a federal employment agency on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

Judge approves Activision Blizzard’s $18m settlement over sexual harassment suit

Gaming company, which faces further lawsuits, agrees to take steps to prevent and address discrimination and harassment

USA Today Sports Media Group

Activision Blizzard faces another sexual harassment lawsuit

The suit was filed on Wednesday by Attorney Lisa Bloom.

Los Angeles Times

Video game workers found their voices in the pandemic. Could unions be next?

With Christmas a few weeks away, Onah Rongstad had been working round-the-clock to prepare for the release of new content in "Call of Duty: Warzone," an entry in the bestselling first-person-shooter franchise.

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Hopeful Golden Cross Forms On Activision Blizzard's Chart

If history is any guide, there may be good fortune ahead for shares of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI). A so-called "golden cross" has formed on its chart and, not surprisingly, this could be bullish for the stock.

Benzinga

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You Would Have Today

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 8.21% on an annualized basis.

Inverse

Sony lawsuit proves the games industry is starting to fix its worst problem

Eight women shared their experiences to support a former IT analysts' wrongful termination lawsuit from Sony based on gender discrimination.

Inverse

Activision workers are optimistic after labor board hearing: "Democracy will win"

Amidst the ongoing hearings involving Activision Blizzard, unionizing employees are optimistic for the decision the National Labor Relations board will reach.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Electronic Arts SVP Laura Miele slams toxic video game industry leaders

The EA executive had some stern words.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Activision Blizzard reportedly delays 2023’s Call of Duty

Reports claim the FPS series may tap-out for a year.

Benzinga

Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Triggers Regulatory Subpoenas Over Workplace Harassment

The Wall Street Journal reports that federal and state regulators have broadened their investigations into Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) leadership role in handling workplace misconduct claims. State watchdog, The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing subpoenaed Activision's directors over its workplace issues. It also has subpoenaed police departments in the Los Angeles area…

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