After it closed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it laid off 1,900 people and thencut more jobs as it closed studios. It also left players confused about whether they were going to get Xbox exclusives or not. I was glad to see that Xbox had some many big games in...
Being able to pull your friends list in–it’s all instant. As long as you’re using the same Activision account or Call of Duty account, if you happen to be a player that already has a friend group that you play Warzone with, it’s already in there. You can chat with them ...
Call of Dutyhas been around for so long, it feels like forever. Following its first release all the way back in 2003 by Infinity Ward, it has expanded into being one of the most renowned FPS franchises in the world. Thanks to the annual...
While many deals are not public, it is estimated that YouTube has entered into multi-year deals and paid ~$160 million for esports from Activision-Blizzard (covering Overwatch, Call of Duty, and Hearthstone), and $113 million to Riot for League of Legends. Some AVOD/SVOD players are ...
Despite instability for those working in the video game industry, the games that were released this year were, for the most part, absolute bangers. The major successes were also somewhat surprising. The breakaway hit of the year has to beBaldur’s Gate 3, the long-awaited ...
With the latest season in full swing and Season 4 right around the corner, we've put together a rundown of some tips and tricks you can keep in mind to improve your overall Warzone game to stay alive long enough and secure the victory that's rightfully yours. ...
It tells a full story without being too long: It covers who's involved (Microsoft and Activision), what's happening (an acquisition), and why it matters (to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone). Throughout the press release, you get quotes from leaders in both organizations...
But Microsoft’s persistence has brought it back from the brink. Now, it’s cruising toward a new deadline for completion this fall, albeit without a guarantee that the new proposal will address concerns and get the green light. Microsoft, Activision, Sony and the regulatory agencies inv...
That look comes from deep research, which included two week-long trips to the South (on one, Chris Fox had a close call with a bear). There were several cultural touchpoints that Compulsion drew from as well to capture the right feeling. During my interviews, I heard William Faulkner and...
“This all happened within the first six to eight months of being in a job,” she says. The incidents took place a few years ago, but a younger woman joining the industry now might find not enough has changed. Gaming has long suffered from criticisms over a lack of female workers, due...