[Link] New lawsuit calls Kotick’s handling of Activision-Microsoft merger “inexcusable”

Read: 6/5/2022 arstechnica.com

The Activision-Blizzard shareholders' response to a whirlwind of news over the past year—which include disturbing, company-wide allegations of sexual harassment and pay disparity, followed by a $68.

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[Link] How Activision Blizzard employees made CEO Bobby Kotick powerless in just 30 minutes

Read: 2/12/2021 esports.gg

Amidst calls for resignation, CEO Bobby Kotick seemed to be all but untouchable. Blizzard employees proved him wrong in 30 minutes. Someone like Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will do whatever it takes to hold onto their power.

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[Link] Orgs Affiliated With Craven Activision Blizzard Board Members Remain Silent

Read: 19/11/2021 www.vice.com

As shareholders, employees, and the top executives of both Playstation and Microsoft condemn the leadership of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, the board of directors still stands behind him. Bobby Kotick is having a bad week.

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[Link] Workers Walk Out As Board, Company Stand Behind Activision Blizzard CEO Accused of Covering Up Sexual Abuse

Read: 16/11/2021 www.vice.com

Activision Blizzard’s board of directors says it stands by CEO Bobby Kotick after a Wall Street Journal report alleged that he hid assault and harassment at the company from the board. Meanwhile, employees have reportedly walked out.

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[Link] Activision Blizzard ends forced arbitration as CEO takes a massive pay cut

Read: 31/10/2021 www.theverge.com

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick sent a letter updating employees on the further steps he and the company will take to change its image in the wake of multiple sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits.

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