A securities filing by Activision Blizzard shows that the company is cooperating with federal investigations into trading by friends of its CEO shortly before its disclosure of its sale to Microsoft Corp. In an amended proxy filing with the SEC, Activision… Read More ›
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Sony to acquire Halo video game creator Bungie Inc for $3.6 billion
In a development that marks the latest consolidation that is sweeping the gaming sector, Sony Interactive Entertainment said, it has decided to acquire the original creator of the “Halo” videogame and developer of “Destiny”, Bungie Inc, in a deal valued at… Read More ›
Employees create union at Activision Blizzard studio
A group of employees at Activision Blizzard studio have formed a union and are seeking its voluntary recognition. The union, supported by the Communications Workers of America, represents 34 people in the quality assurance department at Raven Software. In a… Read More ›
Microsoft Corp eyes acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft Corp has agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal marking the biggest ever acquisition in the gaming industry’s history to date underscoring the tech giant’s interest in increasing its footprint in the virtual gaming industry. The deal,… Read More ›
Activision Blizzard settles discrimination, sexual harassment claims with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
In a statement videogame publisher Activision Blizzard along with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said, they have agreed to settle claims over sexual harassment and discrimination in the company’s workplace. Under the agreement, Activision has committed to create a… Read More ›