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Skin in the Game

The rise, fall and future of the company behind World of Warcraft

by David Brancaccio , Nic Perez and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 8, 2024
A new book by reporter Jason Schreier explores the history, successes and deep-rooted challenges of Blizzard Entertainment.
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Activision Blizzard employees vote to form a union

by Marielle Segarra
May 31, 2022
It's the first union at a major company in the $180 billion gaming industry, and could be a sign of things to come.
The union at Activision Blizzard is the first at a major gaming company.
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Here's why Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard

by Amanda Peacher
Jan 18, 2022
Microsoft plans to spend nearly $70 billion for the video game maker, whose problematic workplace culture will present challenges.
Though Microsoft may be challenged to fix Activisionā€™s workplace culture, the deal will give the software company more weight in the video game industry.
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