In a historic move, Blizzard's Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble teams have voted to unionize with the CWA, joining over 1900 Activision Blizzard employees in a quest for collective bargaining power. With Microsoft recognizing the union, the gaming industry may never be the same.
Microsoft faces backlash as it raises Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices to $30/month after reportedly losing $300 million in Call of Duty sales due to the service's structure. Discover the implications for gamers and the gaming industry.
In a surprising move, Raven Software faces layoffs amid Microsoft’s sweeping job cuts in the gaming sector. Industry experts question the need for cuts at a studio tied to a record-breaking franchise. Discover the implications for the gaming industry and Wisconsin's potential as a new gaming hub.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is aligning the agency's focus with Donald Trump's agenda, leading to significant implications for major mergers, including the Microsoft-Activision deal.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard to proceed, marking a significant moment in gaming history. The FTC's antitrust lawsuit was rejected, letting the deal close successfully in 2023.
