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November 30th PvP Hotfixes - Triune Ward and Shattering Throw Damage
Blizzard has updated the Shadowlands hotfix blog with a few PvP changes, fixing the value of Mage barriers created by Triune Ward and ensuring Shattering Throw will no longer deal extra health damage when breaking large absorption shields such as Life Cocoon.
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National Legal and Policy Center Demands Coca-Cola Remove Bobby Kotick From Board of Directors
In a letter to Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey, the National Legal and Policy Center is demanding that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick be removed from the company's board of directors.
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By Fire Be Purged - Cleaning the Blizzard Orc Statue with FIRE!
With some employees returning to Blizzard Entertainment's Irvine campus after the holidays, we're treated to a view of the famous Orc statue being cleaned... with fire!
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Activision Blizzard Announces New Workplace Responsibility Committee
In a late night press release calling this a "challenging time for the company," Activision Blizzard announced a new Workplace Responsibility Committee to oversee the implementation of new policies, improve workplace culture, and eliminate discrimination.
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Nintendo of America Distressed and Disturbed by Developments at Activision Blizzard
Joining Xbox and PlayStation, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has called the developments at Activision Blizzard "distressing and disturbing," in addition to "counter to my values, as well as Nintendo's beliefs, values, and policies."
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Bobby Kotick Will Consider Stepping Down if He Can't Fix Problems at Activision Blizzard
In a follow up article by The Wall Street Journal, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick purportedly told senior managers that he would consider leaving if he can't fix the company's cultural problems.
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The Starting Zone Patch 9.2 Interview with Morgan Day - Anduin Encounter, Sepulcher Shortcuts, & Personal Loot
In an extensive interview with The Starting Zone, Lead Game Designer Morgan Day shared a lot of details about the upcoming Shadowlands Patch 9.2 systems and design intentions, including tier sets, Anduin, and not tying raid power to outdoor progression in Zereth Mortis.
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John "Sephuz" Yang Bids Farewell To Blizzard
Immortalized in-game by the legendaries Sephuz's Secret and Sephuz's Proclamation, John Yang bid farewell to Blizzard Entertainment after 10 years at the studio, during which he played an unforgettable role in World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Hearthstone development.
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Anduin Wrynn Encounter Spoilers - The Source of Domination
Saving Anduin Wrynn has never been more important than in Shadowlands Patch 9.2. Based on the dungeon journal, the fight seems to revolve around helping Anduin regain his willpower and manifest the source of his domination - the Remnant of the Fallen King.
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The Jailer Encounter Spoilers - Death Comes for the Soul of Your World!
"Death comes for the soul of your world!"
The datamined Patch 9.2 Sepulcher of the First Ones dungeon journal reveals some of the Jailer's plan during the final encounter of Shadowlands - spoilers and speculation ahead!
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Gearing in Patch 9.2: Eternity’s End - New Legendary Belt will Swap Between Covenants
Players will obtain a legendary belt in Patch 9.2, which will swap between covenant legendary powers, in order to make double legendary and tier piece equip sets easier to manage. The covenant-swapping power may also be re-crafted onto other armor slots.
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New Cheetah Druid Travel Form - Patch 9.2 Datamining
We've datamined a high-resolution Cheetah model for Druid travel form, coming in Patch 9.2!
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Girls Who Code Non-Profit Organization Ends Partnership with Activision Blizzard
The educational non-profit organization Girls Who Code has announced that they have ended their partnership with Activision Blizzard, as a result of the widespread allegations of assault, harassment, and toxic working environments throughout the company.
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Everyone Against Bobby Kotick - Xbox Joins PlayStation in Condemning CEO
Nearly everyone outside of the Activision Blizzard boardroom has turned against Bobby Kotick, as head of Xbox Phil Spencer has joined PlayStation in condemning the CEO, stating "this type of behavior has no place in our industry."
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Over 500 Activision Blizzard Employees Sign Petition Declaring No Confidence in Bobby Kotick
Over 500 Activision Blizzard employees, or roughly 5% of the company's estimated 9,600 workers, have signed a letter declaring no confidence in CEO Bobby Kotick and calling for his removal.
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SOC Investment Group Calls for Bobby Kotick & Board Members to Resign | PlayStation Expresses Concern
The SOC Investment Group is demanding the resignations of CEO Bobby Kotick, Chairman of the Board Brian Kelly and Lead Independent Director Robert Morgado. Meanwhile, PlayStation chief Jim Ryan also criticized Activision Blizzard in an email to employees.
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Activision Denied Requests for Equal Pay from Mike Ybarra and Jen Oneal
Blizzard Entertainment lead Mike Ybarra sent a series of messages to employees today, explaining that multiple requests for him and Jen Oneal to be paid equally were denied by Activision. An equivalent offer was not made until after Oneal resigned.
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November 16th Hotfixes - Rogue Legendaries & Highmountain Tauren Necklace Customization
Blizzard has updated the Shadowlands hotfix blog to account for the 17th anniversary drop changes, as well as address issues with the Rogue legendary power Deathly Shadows and Invigorating Shadowdust. Additionally, female Highmountain Tauren characters will now be able to change necklace customizations in the barbershop.
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Activision Blizzard Board of Directors Issues Statement of Support for CEO Bobby Kotick
The Activision Blizzard Board of Directors has released a short statement in support of CEO Bobby Kotick, highlighting the reforms outlined so far and expressing continued confidence in his leadership.
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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Responds to the Wall Street Journal
Following a scathing report by The Wall Street Journal, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick shared a video message to employees which reiterated the company's new zero tolerance policy and his conviction to creating the most welcoming and inclusive workplace.
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