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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is fighting unionization efforts, attempting to convince its employees to vote against an effort to unionize by its Q&A testers, according to Slack messages leaked from the company. Workers at Activision's Raven Software recently launched a plan to unionize. raven software activision union unionization quality assurance
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JULY 12, 2022
Santa Monica-based videogame publisher Activision Blizzard said late Monday that it has launched a new, 12-week long training program, which looks to train and development professionals for engineering roles. According to the company, the new program, Level Up U is aimed at both people within and outside the game industry, to prepare them for full time engineering roles at Activision and Blizzard. activision blizzard videogame training diversity employment jobs
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APRIL 26, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision reported a 22 percent year-over-year decline in revenues, with net income down 36 percent. According to reports, the "precipitous drops" at its Activision and Blizzard divisions also came with declining engagement of the company's Call of Duty users. revenues videogame blizzard activision
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AUGUST 17, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard continues to face controversey, this time, with a charge that the company spied on workers during a July walkout. activision blizzard harassment lawsuit laborThe Communications Workers of America union (CWA) has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the firm, according to a report from Engadget.
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APRIL 8, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard looks to be in a clash with the newly organized union at the company's Raven Software arm, according to reports. Activision Blizzard announced a move to convert temporary and contract QA employees to full time there, but reportedly will not include workers at Raven Software as part of the effort. activision union blizzard raven software
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JUNE 30, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision is in the midst of acquiring Proletariat, the game studio behind the game Spellbreak, according to reports. spellbreak proletariat activision bilzzard merger acquisition videogameFinancial details of the deal were not announced, and the deal has not yet been formally announced. Proletariat is based in Boston.
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 10, 2020
After shutting down an existing esports league, Activision Blizzard Inc. is betting big on a new league that will begin its inaugural season Jan 24
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JANUARY 18, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is being acquired by Microsoft in a deal worth $68.7 per share in an all cash transaction to acquire Activision Blizzard. Activision's titles include Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Bobbby Kotick will continue to serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard, reporting to Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming. activision blizzard microsoft merger acquisition videogame gaming
L.A. Business Journal
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Santa Monica-based video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. collected more than $2.4 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Westlake Village-based NINJIO, a provider of cybersecurity awareness training services and content, says it has added Activision Blizzard executive Brett Wahlin to the company's board of directors. NINJIO said Wahlin is SVP and CISO for Activision Blizzard where he is responsible for all aspects of enterprise security, data and intellectual property protection. wahlin brett training awareness cybersecurity executive blizzard activision ninjio
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DECEMBER 8, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Thursday that it is looking to block the acquisition of Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Corp., microsoft activision blizzard merger acquisition antitrustsaying the buy will "harm competition in high-performance gaming consoles and subscription services".
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard released a letter it had sent to its employees today, where CEO Bobby Kotick said that the merger continues to be a "long process". Activision said it expects the deal to likely close in Microsoft's fisal year ending June of next year. international antitrust kotick bobby acquisition merger blizzard microsoft activision
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JUNE 10, 2022
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard says it pans to start negotiations with the Communications Workers of America, related to the 27 quality assurance employees at Raven Software. Activision Blizzard subsequently raised pay--it says "significantly increased starting pay for QA specialists" after the unionization vote, but excluded all Raven Software employees from that pay raise. activision blizzard raven software union unionize labor relations
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Activision Blizzard announces better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and a loss of 3 million users
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JUNE 22, 2022
Shareholders at Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard approved a proposal by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to publicly report on efforts to stop workplace discrimination and harassment, but rejected a bid by employees for a seat on the board. activision blizzard sexual harassment discrimination lawsuit
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Any hopes of seeing a rapid acquisition of Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision by Microsoft may have gone out the door today. activision microsoft blizzard merger acquisition antitrust international delay inquiry investigationThe United Kingdom says that it is launching an investigation into the merger, saying that the merger "may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom".
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MAY 25, 2022
A group of employees at Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard have formed a new committee to push for further anti-discrimination efforts at the company, according to the WaPo. discrimination harassment sexual legal lawsuit blizzard activisionAccording to the report, the group feels that "more action is needed" from the game publisher, blaming "inaction of leadership" at the company.
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MARCH 30, 2022
Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision Blizzard has been ordered to pay $18 million, to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the company of fostering a sexist and discriminatory workplace. The lawsuit is only one of several currently underway against Activision Blizzard. activision blizzard lawsuit legal sexual harassment discrimination
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 31, 2020
Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. signed several high-profile sponsors for its new “Call of Duty” League, two weeks after launching the professional esports competition
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MARCH 17, 2021
Los Angeles-based videogame developer Activision-Blizzard has reportedly laid off around 190 employees, or 2 percent of its workforce, according to a report from Bloomberg. The cuts also include a large cut, of 50 employees, from Activision's esports division, according to that report. activision blizzard layoff jobs employment videogame gaming esports
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JANUARY 2, 2019
Santa Monica-based Activision has fired its CFO, saying on December 31st that it has notified its current Chief Financial Officer, Spencer Neumann, that it intends to terminate his employment. According to Activision, the move is "unrelated to the Company's financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures. " As a result of the firing, Activision said on Tuesday that it has named Dennis Durkin, its Chief Corporate Officer, as its principal financial officer.
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JUNE 22, 2022
Shareholders at Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard approved a proposal by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to publicly report on efforts to stop workplace discrimination and harassment, but rejected a bid by employees for a seat on the board. lawsuit discrimination harassment sexual blizzard activision
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion
L.A. Business Journal
MAY 4, 2021
Activision Blizzard's share price shot up 4% in after-hours trading as the company reported $2.28 billion in first-quarter revenue
socalTECH
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is on the defensive after facing a number of lawsuits and investigations of the company for discrimination and sexual harassment, saying in a letter to employees released by the company to the public that it will have zero tolerance for harassment reported to the firm. activision bilzzard bobby kotick tolerance diversity sexual harassment eeoc videogame culture
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OCTOBER 31, 2022
Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision has rolled out the newest iteration of its Call of Duty series, saying this weekend that it has launched Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Activision last launched a Call of Duty title in 2019, when it launched Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The title is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Steam. callofduty modern warfare videogame publishing publisher
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AUGUST 6, 2021
In further fallout from the controversy over claims of sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard, Coca-Cola and State Farm are reportedly "revisiting" their sponsorship of the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League, Activision Blizzard's e-sports leagues. overwatch league blizzard activision esports lawsuit discriminiataion
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard reported a win in court late Thursday, saying that the United States District Court, Central District of California has invalidated all patent claims asserted by McRO, Inc. McRO had sued Activision over the use of lip synchronization and facial expression technology in Call of Duty, Skylanders, and StarCraft II. activision blizzard patent lawsuit legal mcro planet blue callofduty synchronization uspto
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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is planning a set of massive layoffs, which may affect hundreds of people, according to a report on Friday. According to Bloomberg, Activision Blizzard is planning to lay off hundreds of people as it restructures to boost its profitability. Activision has not yet confirmed those plans, which were attributed to sources close to the company. activision blizzard layoff jobs employment gaming games videogame software
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AUGUST 15, 2019
Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard has turned to a veteran of the entertainment industry to head up its marketing efforts, saying on Thursday that it has named David Messinger, a veteran of CAA, as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). According to Activision Blizzard, Messinger also served at Ticketmaster, The Walt Disney Company, and Leo Burnett Worldwide. activision blizzard entertainment david messinger executive
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Activision Blizzard Inc. outperformed earnings projections in the third quarter, reporting $1.95 billion in net revenue
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AUGUST 29, 2019
Santa Monica-based videogame publisher Activision is bring back a popular, retro character from the 1990's, its purple dragon, Spyro, through a new title, the gaming publisher said this morning. According to Activision, Spyro Reignited Trilogy will launch on the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, starting on September 3rd. Activision said the games feature the gameplay that fans will remember from the 90's, but with new, HD graphics. activision spyro nintendo videogame
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 9, 2021
Activision Blizzard Inc. reported solid earnings in the second quarter, but the gains failed to lift the stock price of the embattled Santa Monica-based gaming giant
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JUNE 2, 2020
Santa Monica-based Activision says it is delaying the seasons of Modern Warfare , Warzone , and Call of Duty: Mobile , explaining in a post on Twitter that "now is not the time", referencing the civil unrest currently gripping the United States. Activision--which also runs the e-sport Overwatch League--has been rapidly adjusting its plans this year due to world events, including modifying how it has run its e-sports events due to the pandemic, and now the civil unrest in the US.
L.A. Business Journal
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Blockbuster video game franchise “Call of Duty” continues to deliver big returns for Santa Monica publisher Activision Blizzard Inc
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JUNE 29, 2020
How is Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard navigating the pandemic--and how is another local company, Heal , a part of those efforts? activision heal pandemic covid19 videogameA report , from VentureBeat, talks about how the videogame maker is navigating the pandemic, employees with COVID-19, and plans for reopening--and how CEO Bobby Kotick has been personally involved in the effort. READ MORE>>.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Santa Monica-based game developer Activision Blizzard says it is slashing 8 percent of its staff, or nearly 800 employees, as a part of a restructuring effort at the company. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said that, although its financial results for 2018 "were the best in our history", the company "didn't reaize our full potential"--triggering the job cuts. activision blizzard layoff jobs employment gaming games videogame software
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AUGUST 10, 2012
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JUNE 30, 2017
Santa Monica-based videogame publisher Activision has brought back Crash Bandicoot , its popular videogame character, in a new remake of the original three games for the PS4 and PS4 Pro. Crash Bandicoot was originally developed by LA-based Naughty Dog Entertainment, originally for Sony Computer Entertainment; Activision acquired the rights to Crash Bandicoot in 2008. Activision said the new version of the three games was done by its team at Vicarious Visions.
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JUNE 15, 2015
Los Angeles-based apartment search startup RadPad > said today that it has hired on Activision veteran Mike Pelletier as its first Vice President of Marketing, the company said this morninng. Pelletier had previously been head of Activision's Call of Duty franchise, and also had been at Dell. He was last in charge of marketing Call of Duty Advanced Warfare at Activision. radpad activision rental marketplace payment startup callofduty executive marketing
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MAY 22, 2014
Santa Monica-based videogame publisher Activision Blizzard announced late Wednesday that Vivendi S.A. is planning to sell 41,499,689 shares of Activision Blizzard common stock, in a public offering. Those shares represent half of Vivendi''s stake in Activision Blizzard, and is worth around $866M. According to Activision Blizzard, the offering is being run by Barclays and Credit Suisse. activision vivendi blizzard sale finance stock merger acquisition
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JULY 17, 2014
Santa Monica-based videogame maker Activision has been sued by former Panama dictator Manual Noriega, over his depection in the game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II". Noriega is suing Activision Blizzard over what he says is using his name and likeness without his permission. activision manuel noriega lawsuit legal trademark videogame video
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DECEMBER 4, 2020
Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision says its Call of Duty franchise has surpassed $3 billion in net bookings over the last 12 months. According to Activision, over 200 million people played Call of Duty this year, with November the biggest month ever for monthly players and hours played. callofduty activision earnings videogame content publishing
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