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Blizzard renews agreement with NetEase
Microsoft also forms a partnership with the Chinese firm
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Report: Overwatch 2 devs received 0% of profit-sharing bonuses this month
In August 2023, the team was told that it should not receive bonuses due to the game's financial shortfalls
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Developing Overwatch 2's Samoan hero
Blizzard's Kenny Hudson talks about the years it took to craft the shooter's new tank character
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Blizzard Entertainment names Johanna Faries as president
The executive originally joined the firm in 2018 and last served as general manager of Call of Duty
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BlizzCon 2023 reveals World of Warcraft and Diablo 4 DLC
The announcements included new content for Hearthstone and the launch of Warcraft Rumble
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Blizzard to launch Warcraft Rumble in November | News-in-brief
The series' newest fantasy strategy mobile game will be available worldwide
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Chris Metzen is appointed to executive creative director of Warcraft
He takes on the role in under a year after returning to Blizzard Entertainment
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Diablo Immortal made $525 million during its first year | News-in-brief
Blizzard's mobile title was downloaded 22 million times since its release in June 2022, with 37% of its lifetime spend coming from China, data.ai reported
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Diablo 4 is now Blizzard's fastest-selling game of all time
The new RPG's debut beats out 2020's World of Warcraft: Shadowlands launch
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BlizzCon 2023 set for November | News-in-brief
The event will be online and in-person at California's Anaheim Convention Center on November 3 and 4
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Lawfirm considers false advertising suit over Diablo Immortal
Nerfed effects of legendary gem as it levels up is a bait-and-switch on consumers, says Migliaccio & Rathod LLP
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Activision wants all Blizzard Albany employees working on Diablo to vote on unionisation
If labour board approves, it would expand voting pool beyond original 20 QA testers pushing for union
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Overwatch 2 is less a sequel, more a business model relaunch | Opinion
Blizzard’s retooled online shooter is one of the biggest remaining launches of the year – and a very unusual attempt to overhaul the monetisation of a popular game in mid-flow
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A group of Blizzard Albany staffers file for union election with the NLRB
The team of 20 said that it strives to foster work environments where QA employees are respected and compensated for their roles in game development
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Blizzard faces poposed class-action lawsuit over Hearthstone card packs
Suit argues packs deceive minors into making non-refundable purchases, Blizzard attempting to move case to another court
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You can't quantify DEI, Activision Blizzard | Opinion
Gaming firm's latest gaffe is a reminder that game companies have a long way to go for inclusivity
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Blizzard hires former Disney exec Jessica Martinez as first head of culture
New position created as Warcraft firm continues to rectify workplace issues following abuse allegations last year
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Blizzard Entertainment announces new survival game IP
Upcoming title will be the company's first original universe since 2016's Overwatch
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Blizzard reiterates commitment to cultural change
Company creates several new roles including new HR and DEI leaders, triples compliance and investigation team
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Blizzard Versailles employees continue to fight studio's closure
Verdict expected in weeks as French labour inspection agency says financial performance didn't justify the extent of the layoffs
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Overwatch executive producer latest to leave Blizzard
Chacko Sonny set to depart this week, Blizzard says Overwatch 2 is in "final stages of production"
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Overwatch will re-name McCree after dismissal of namesake
"We believe it's necessary to change the name of the hero currently known as McCree to something that better represents what Overwatch stands for," dev team says
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World of Warcraft team promises changes following Activision Blizzard lawsuit
Developers pledge to remove inappropriate in-game references and protect marginalised staff, but details remain scarce
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Blizzard moves to block Fox's Diablo trademark
The TV network applied to register Diablo as a trademark for use on glassware, dinnerware and pet food in relation to its animated series HouseBroken