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FFXIV shows a toxic community isn't an inevitability | Opinion
A bust-up over World of Warcraft's unwelcoming community highlights FFXIV's success: properly enforcing sensible rules
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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
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Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard
Overwatch game director and 19-year veteran of the studio steps down; Aaron Keller to take over role
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Blizzard no longer developing new content for StarCraft 2
Developer will continue to issue balance fixes and work with partners on esports
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Blizzard employees reportedly preparing demands for fair pay
As dissatisfied staff organise, spokesperson says management "looks forward to hearing from them"
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Hearthstone pro says he was blacklisted after spouse criticized Blizzard
Team Liquid's Janne "Savjz" Mikkonen says he was punished because Christina Mikkonen "spoke up about the injust practices" of the company that laid her off, Blizzard responds
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Blizzard and Paradox arrange care packages for remote-working staff during coronavirus lockdowns
Meanwhile, Sega added to growing list of games firms sending employees home to work
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Amazon, Blizzard withdraw from GDC
Novel coronavirus concerns keeps more big names away from next month's conference
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: What role will indies play on PlayStation 5?
We also discuss how Overwatch 2 could present a new model for sequels, and pay homage to the Nintendo Wii
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Blizzard's substance-less BlizzCon statement speaks volumes | Opinion
President J. Allen Brack's opening speech rings hollow as company changes no policies, stands by Hearthstone pro's ban for supporting Hong Kong protesters
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Blizzard is adding ethnically diverse character skins with World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fifteen years after launch, players will be able to customise their character to match their ethnicity
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Xiaomeng 'Liooon' Li is the first woman to win Hearthstone GrandMasters
Li is also the first woman to win a major competition across all Blizzard games at Blizzcon
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US Hearthstone players banned for Hong Kong protest
Team that held up a "Free Hong Kong, Boycott Blizz" sign punished "for engaging in behavior disruptive to" tournament broadcast
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Can Blizzard recover from Blitzchung?
We discuss the wider impact of the backlash against the World of Warcraft publisher
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Blizzard: Chinese interests "had no influence" on Blitzchung ban
Hearthstone developer reduces punishments for pro player's support of Hong Kong protesters as president J. Allen Brack insists response would have been the same to pro-China views
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Blizzard forces name change for gay guild
Publisher renames "Gay Boys" as "Guild ZFXPK" in response to player reports, changes it back but says it can't stop it happening again
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Publishers risk being trapped between the US and China | Opinion
After decades of deepening engagement with Chinese giants, publishers are on the frontline of a battle that goes beyond trade -- and will far outlast the Trump administration
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Blizzard dismisses Hearthstone player for supporting Hong Kong protests
"I'm not [regretful] of what I said," says Chung 'blitzchung' Ng Wai
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Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce ends 28-year career at company
"The time has come for me to step away from Blizzard and pass the torch to the next generation of leaders," says Pearce
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Blizzard unleashes Google's DeepMind AI against European Starcraft II players
Experimental AlphaStar agent will play anonymously, but only against gamers who opt into test matches
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Blizzard: "We're crafting stories for a global audience so our team needs to reflect that"
Director of story George Kristic on the Overwatch team's story dojos, lack of yes men, and why he wants more games with animated series
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Mike Morhaime fully departs Blizzard this April
Long-serving exec is currently in advisory role, but will give up these responsibilities later this year
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Former Blizzard employee alleges racism and discrimination drove him to leave
Jules Murillo-Cueller says abuse triggered panic attacks, nervous breakdowns and even plans for suicide