Activision-Blizzard Still Expecting A Strong Quarter
On August 3rd, Activision-Blizzard Inc. said it expects adjusted revenue for this quarter to exceed expectations. The organization forecast adjustedContinue Reading
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Episode #147: Krafton PUBG, Esports Law, China Gaming Industry Death, Apple Concession, Overwatch Deletion
In this episode, with special guests Steven Blickensderfer and Nate Blair (in-house lawyers for Krafton, makers of PUBG), we discussContinue Reading
Episode #147 (Video): Krafton PUBG, Esports Law, China Gaming Industry Death, Apple Concession, Overwatch PR
In this episode, with special guests Steven Blickensderfer and Nate Blair (in-house lawyers for Krafton, makers of PUBG), we discussContinue Reading
Johanna Faries Steps Down From Position With Activision-Blizzard
According to sources close to Sports Business Journal, Johanna Faries has reportedly stepped down from her role as Activision-Blizzard’s HeadContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#144B): Dr Disrespect Studio, Esports Betting Data, Google’s (Almost) Epic Acquisition, OWL Woes, Louis Vuitton Mobile Game, Mobile Saves ATVI, Enthusiast Results
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Dr DisRespect trying to launch his own gaming studio, GoogleContinue Reading
Rumors Of OWL Hiatus Swirl As More Companies Reassess Their Partnerships With The League
Kellogg recently announced it will no longer advertise its products in The Overwatch League. This comes after Coca-Cola, Kellogg, StateContinue Reading
ONE Esports Unveils Partnerships With Activision-Blizzard And Foodpanda Thailand
ONE Esports recently unveiled a partnership with Activision-Blizzard. Shortly, after that, the organization revealed it had partnered with foodpanda ThailandContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Being Sued Over “Frat Boy” Workplace Environment
On July 20th, a lawsuit was filed by the California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing against the videoContinue Reading
President Of Blizzard Steps Down, Top HR Rep Leaves Activision-Blizzard
According to an announcement from the company website, J. Allen Brack recently stepped down as the President of Blizzard Entertainment.Continue Reading
T-Mobile Branding Removed From CDL And OWL
T-Mobile’s branding is no longer available to find on the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League websites. This comesContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#143B): CDL & OWL Sponsor Exodus, Ariana Grande Fortnite Concert, Chinese Spiritual Opium, Xbox Donuts, LCS FTX, Blizzard Shake-Up
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss T-Mobile pulling its sponsorship from the Overwatch League and CallContinue Reading
Amazon’s Game “New World” Has Amazing Beta Round Despite Destroying Thousands Of Computers
Amazon recently began holding a closed beta test for its new massively multiplayer online role-playing game New World. The testsContinue Reading
Blizzard Exodus Allows Developers To Work On Games No Longer Made By The Company
Former Blizzard employees have begun working on games that the company no longer develops. This comes after a report fromContinue Reading
Bobby Kotick Set To Receive $155M Pay Packet From Activision-Blizzard
Activision-Blizzard shareholders recently voted to approve a pay packet for company boss Bobby Kotick. It is being reported Kotick willContinue Reading
Coddy Johnson And Marcie Vu Joining Scopely
Two esports and technology veterans are joining Scopely. It was recently announced that former Activision-Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and techContinue Reading
The Overwatch League Is Being Investigated By The U.S. Department Of Justice
The Overwatch League is currently being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice because of the organization’s soft salary capContinue Reading
Blizzard’s “Overwatch 2” Tease Has Gamers Wondering If The Title Will Be Free-To-Play
Blizzard recently hosted a two-hour-long live stream that showcased some of the new features expected in Overwatch 2. This includedContinue Reading
Epic Games And Blizzard Veterans Joining Lightforge Games
Two longtime developers from Blizzard Entertainment and Epic Games have come together to launch Lightforge Games. As a result, theContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Still Going Strong In Booming Gaming Industry
Activision-Blizzard, one of the world’s biggest video game production companies, is continuing to grow as the world goes through stay-at-homeContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard’s Head Of Esports Named GM Of Call Of Duty Franchise
On April 23rd, Johanna Faries, Activision-Blizzard’s head of esports, was also named the general manager of the Call of DutyContinue Reading
Overwatch’s Jeff Kaplan Leaving Blizzard Entertainment
On April 20th, it was announced that Director of Overwatch Jeff Kaplan was leaving Blizzard Entertainment. Following this move, AaronContinue Reading
Overwatch League Hopes Hawaii Can Help Continue Growth
The Overwatch League recently announced a plan to have teams based in North America will fly out to Hawaii whereContinue Reading
Overwatch League Staying Virtual
The Overwatch League will begin its fourth season of the esports league virtually this year on April 16th. Eight ofContinue Reading
The Gamer: Blizzard Continues To Struggle In The Esports Scene
In a recent article from Patrick Kobek of The Gamer, he said “for years, Activision Blizzard has tried to growContinue Reading
Activision Blizzard Lays Off Almost 50 Employees Citing Effects Of COVID-19
On Tuesday, Activision Blizzard announced the company would be laying off about 50 employees across a variety of divisions dealingContinue Reading