Why is Blizzard in trouble?

September 20: The Wall Street Journal reports that the US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Activision Blizzard’s handling of employee complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination. The SEC has subpoenaed executives, including CEO Bobby Kotick.

Did Blizzard lose the lawsuit?

Popular game maker Activision Blizzard reached an $18 million settlement with the U.S. government over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees at the company. If workers who suffered from harassment or discrimination complained, the company fired them, the EEOC says.

What is Blizzard lawsuit?

The class action lawsuit claims that Activision Blizzard and its executives were aware of the company’s issues of rampant sexual discrimination and workplace harassment during the periods these SOX certifications were issued and knowingly left out that information.

How much did California sue Blizzard for?

Activision Blizzard Strikes An $18 Million Deal Over Its Workplace Harassment Lawsuit. This June 13, 2013 file photo shows the Activision Blizzard Booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.

When did Blizzard get bad?

Activision Blizzard’s bad year began on July 20. That’s when California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a suit against the company, accusing the gaming giant of discriminating against its female workforce and fomenting a “frat boy” workplace culture.

Is WoW dying in 2021?

While WoW is unlikely to die anytime soon, it’s hard to avoid the signs that player counts are dwindling faster than they ever have in the past. Whether this will see Blizzard bring the game to a close in the coming years or keep it alive is very much up for debate.

Does Blizzard do what their fans want them to?

Not anymore, at least for me. Blizzard claims that they do what their fans want them to do. But that is not true, and it just outrages people. Imagine if I am a shoe-store owner, and you are my client, who comes and buys new pair of black shoes every year.

Does Activision Blizzard have a frat boy culture?

Video game giant Activision Blizzard Inc., maker of games including World of Warcraft and Diablo, fosters a “frat boy” culture in which female employees are subjected to constant sexual harassment, unequal pay, and retaliation, according to a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

What happened to Activision Blizzard’s female employees?

Female employees at Activision Blizzard Inc. faced constant sexual harassment, unequal pay, and retaliation, according to a suit brought by California that also points to a Activision employee’s suicide while on a company trip with her male supervisor. COURT: Cal. Super. Ct.

Do you still buy Blizzard products unconditionally?

If something came out of “Blizzard” I would always buy it unconditionally because it was a quality trademark. Not anymore, at least for me. Blizzard claims that they do what their fans want them to do. But that is not true, and it just outrages people.