Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit challenging Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft has settled a lawsuit over its $69 billion purchase it made last year Activision Blizzard brought forward by Call of Duty players. In end of 2022the 10 gamers (who lived in California, New Mexico, and New Jersey) filed a private lawsuit against the Xbox maker. At the time, they wanted to prevent Microsoft from … Read more

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Accused of “Bad Faith Negotiations” by Raven Software Union Workers

Unionized workers at Raven Software have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against parent companies Activision Blizzard and Microsoft. According to the game fileThe complaint charges both “bad faith bargaining” and “concerted activities,” the latter of which may include “retaliation, dismissal, [and] discipline.” The complaint comes as unionized Raven employees attempt … Read more

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard launch studio focused on franchise spin-offs

A new Central windows The report claims that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have quietly opened a new studio. Its purpose? To develop and distribute spin-offs of popular Activision Blizzard franchises. The outlet noted several King employees updating their LinkedIn profiles, reflecting the move to a new team. Additionally, their sources claim that the studio is … Read more