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You won't believe what some games think of themselves...
You won't believe what some games think of themselves...
Maybe a new addition to the team can help push Blizzard in the right direction.
There's still time to sign up for the test or get access watching certain streams.
A new host and LOTS of questions to answer this week!
Get ready for Azeroth's next big adventure.
Dive-in and get ready for some colossal surprises.
We can't roll our eyes any harder at Blizzard and Ubisoft right now...it'd be impossible.
Warning, spoilers ahead.
Also, four senators call for FTC to closer scrutinize the deal and see that Bobby Kotick is "held responsible for the culture he created."
Will give the team more time to devote to the "upcoming PvP beta" for Overwatch 2.
California's DFEH was unable to delay or alter deal, which is deemed a "victory" for the publisher.
And new discrimination/harassment lawsuit filed against Blizzard.
135 new cards, new minion type, and two new keywords; get a free legendary by logging in prior to launch.
New damage hero Sojourn will be available throughout the season.
Game Director Aaron Keller promises better communication and more frequent updates.
Ben Lee had been in the role since late 2018.
Was also required to have an additional woman on its board of directors in 2021.
Four companies and one individual inquired about sale, and Kotick may stay past 2023.
$68.7 billion deal was closed two months after the publication of the article and Phil Spencer's comments.
Second and fourth tournaments are pegged as live events.
Requirements include proficiency with single-player and "shared world" games, as well as RPGs.
Focus is "on adapting to regulation than fighting against it."
Usual Q&A session with executives is omitted, due to "pending transaction with Microsoft"
Bungie's new IP likely among those in the works.
VP of QA Christian Arends's post is shared as "good" Activision games news makes the rounds.
Let's see...was there any big gaming news in the last week??? OH YEAH!!!
Set in a "whole new universe" with "adventures yet to be lived."
Regarding layoffs, CEO Bobby Kotick said Microsoft is "committed to trying to retain as many of our people as possible."
Creating WoW’s first real cinematic was a bit trickier then.
This delay is for both Vanguard and Warzone.