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GamesBeat Interview with Bobby Kotick Explains Motives for Selling Activision Blizzard to Microsoft
In an interview with GamesBeat, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick explained his motive for selling to Microsoft, citing the delay of Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 as having a principle effect on declining stock prices.
Blizzard
Bobby Kotick Expected to Leave Activision Blizzard Following Sale to Microsoft
According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, CEO Bobby Kotick will head Activision Blizzard through the transition period over to Microsoft but has agreed to leave the company once the $68.7 billion deal is formally closed.
Blizzard
Bobby Kotick and Phil Spencer Discuss Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard on CNBC
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and Microsoft Head of Gaming Phil Spencer appeared on CNBC Television's 'Squawk on the Street' to break down Microsoft's decision to buy Activision for a record breaking $68.7 billion.
PTR
Worldkiller Iris - Discover Zovaal's Symbol of Despair with Unique Sepulcher Raid Loot
The Jailer Zovaal drops several interesting pieces of loot at the conclusion of his encounter, but the Worldkiller Iris is interesting not because of its effect, so much as its resemblance to another familiar artifact and the lore implications they share.
PTR
Gavel of the First Arbiter - Send Souls to the Afterlife with Unique Sepulcher Raid Loot
Loot was added to the dungeon journal in this week's PTR build, giving us a look at unique items coming in Shadowlands Patch 9.2. The Jailer's Gavel of the First Arbiter draws out the targets soul, sending it to the afterlife it truly deserves.
Blizzard
Overwatch 2 LEGO Titan Set Delayed - Partnership Under Review
LEGO has delayed the February release of the upcoming Overwatch 2 Titan set, while conducting a review of their partnership and the progress being made by Activision Blizzard to address workplace allegations.
PTR
Eternity's End Hall of Fame Titles Updated - Famed Slayer of Zovaal the Jailer
The Shadowlands Hall of Fame title awarded for finishing Sepulcher of the First Ones has been changed from Famed Bane to Famed Slayer of Zovaal the Jailer, indicating he will actually die at the conclusion of the raid.
PTR
New Patch 9.2 PTR Cinematic Models - Sylvanas and Tyrande Updates
We've found new high resolution cinematic models for Sylvanas and Tyrande! These updates include weapons, quivers, and ornately detailed armor, ready for the many cutscenes and in-game cinematics coming in Patch 9.2: Eternity's End.
Blizzard
Senior Game Designer Johnny Cash Leaves Blizzard Entertainment
Celebrated for his work in quest design, Pet Battles, Class Halls, Artifacts, and the return of Hati, Senior Game Designer Johnny Cash announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment yesterday, following 12 years with the studio.
Blizzard
Activision Blizzard Responds to Raven Software Strike - Leadership to Engage with Staff
Activision Blizzard has again responded to the strike at Raven Software, which is now in its third week after about a dozen Quality Assurance employees were informed that their temporary contracts would not be renewed.
PTR
Prototype Jailer Model Found in Patch 9.2 Reveals Zovaal's Origins
A new model found through datamining raises more questions than it answers, as we've found what appears to be an incomplete prototype of the Jailer Zovaal.
PTR
New Kleia and Pelagos Models in Patch 9.2 Eternity's End
Kleia and Plegaos have new models on the Patch 9.2 PTR. Although both incomplete, they contain have some interesting features: different eyes, runes across their face, and what appears to be bruising.
PTR
Patch 9.2 Eternity's End Loading Screens - Enigma Arena and Sepulcher of the First Ones
With a new year comes a new Patch 9.2 PTR build, kicking off with brand new loading screens for the upcoming Enigma Arena PvP map and Sepulcher of the First Ones raid zone.
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Activision Blizzard Publishes Representation Data and Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity
COO Daniel Alegre has published Activision Blizzard's gender and diversity representation data, outlining the percentage of women and underrepresented ethnic groups at the company, including new hires and departures from those groups over the last year.
TBC
New Incubus Warlock Summon Model on the Burning Crusade Classic PTR
The Incubus Warlock pet is coming to the Burning Crusade Classic, with a brand new model revealed on the PTR today. Visually similar to the Patch 9.2 version, this Incubus is lower resolution and less defined, to better fit with other WoW Classic visuals.
Blizzard
DFEH Intervention Denied - $18 Million Activision-EEOC Settlement Pending
In a remote hearing on Monday, Judge Dale S. Fischer said she would not allow the California DFEH to intervene in Activision's $18 million settlement with the EEOC, calling it inappropriate and scolding both agencies for their months-long public dispute.
Live
Legion Timewalking Mage Tower Nerfs for December 10th
Blizzard has updated the Shadowlands hotfix blog with tuning changes for the Legion Timewalking Mage Tower challenges, along with some unannounced changes coming to enchants, Burning Crusade Heroic Dungeon gems, and Legion Timewalking trinkets.
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A Better ABK Alliance Employees Increase Effort to Unionize - Activision Blizzard Executives Respond
Activision Blizzard employees have dramatically increased their efforts to unionize, handing out union authorization cards to demonstrate their intent, while the executive branch has responded with messages from Chief Administrative Officer Brian Bulatao and Chief People Officer Julie Hodges.
PTR
Patch 9.2 Warrior Tier Set Helmet Appearance Updated
The Warrior tier set received a small visual update in this week's Shadowlands Patch 9.2 PTR, blacking out the previously open-faced helmet and adding glowing eyes, giving it a much more striking and otherworldly appearance than before.
Live
Method Rush: A Leap Through Time - Mythic+ Speedrunning Event Signups Open
Signups are open for a new Mythic+ Dungeon Speedrunning event, Method Rush: A Leap Through Time. Between Dec 18-19, participants will race to complete Legion Timewalking Dungeons, in order to earn a cut of the $2,500 and 12 million gold prize pools.
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