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HHW Gaming: Blizzard Entertainment President J. Allen Brack Steps Down Following California Lawsuit & Employee Walk out
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty The fallout from the California lawsuit alleging American-based video game publishers, Activision Blizzard being accused of fostering a “frat boy” culture in which female employees are allegedly subjected to unequal pay and sexual harassment” continues. Following the walkout staged by Activision Blizzard employees and gamers online calling for the company to take some real action to address the allegations, Blizzard President J. Allen Brack has stepped down. Activision Blizzard announced to staff that Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra would “co-lead” in his place. In a statement spotted on Polygon, a spokesperson for Blizzard said: “Both leaders are deeply committed to all of our employees; to the work ahead to ensure Blizzard is th...
HHW Gaming: Activision Blizzard Employees Planning Mass Walkout & Strike In Response Toxic Workplace Allegations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Activision Blizzard employees are stepping up to ensure the company takes real action amid alarming allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, and other issues. Last week Bloomberg reported that California was suing the video game developer for its failure to address allegations levied against the company properly. Activision Blizzard’s response to the state’s lawsuit calling it “meritless and irresponsible,” didn’t help matters. Publications have already said they would not write about the company’s gaming news. Now, the company’s employees are staging a mass walkout and strike after calling out Activision Blizzard for its statement to send a resounding message. Kotaku reports that employees wil...
HHW Gaming: Activision Blizzard Employees Planning Mass Walkout & Strike In Response Toxic Workplace Allegations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Activision Blizzard employees are stepping up to ensure the company takes real action amid alarming allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, and other issues. Last week Bloomberg reported that California was suing the video game developer for its failure to address allegations levied against the company properly. Activision Blizzard’s response to the state’s lawsuit calling it “meritless and irresponsible,” didn’t help matters. Publications have already said they would not write about the company’s gaming news. Now, the company’s employees are staging a mass walkout and strike after calling out Activision Blizzard for its statement to send a resounding message. Kotaku reports that employees wil...
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