Layoffs and studio closures are the solution for executives looking to cut costs and therefore increase the numbers on a sheet of paper. What’s lost in it all is the devastating impact on the people who make games — some of whom may end up leaving... — read more 

"But behind the flashy trailers and release dates, there’s something of a crisis: tens of thousands of workers in every part of the video game industry have been laid off since 2022. This year alone, there have already been more than 10,000 layoffs... — read more 

WTF is Microsoft thinking?

Everybody is laying off, nobody is hiring. The gaming industry is in shambles. To go from landing my dream job three years ago to potentially having to leave the entire industry if I want to start working again is heartbreaking. I hope others are... — read more 

First reported by The Verge, 600 Activision QA workers have formed a new union at the publisher. It was organized through the Communications Workers of America (CWA), like other unions at the company, and this new union is now the largest in the... — read more 

Reports indicate that Blizzard is considering 130 layoffs in its Ireland office, causing even more concern over job stability for employees. Recently, Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs in Activision Blizzard division, including notable departures and... — read more 

https://www.pcgamer.com/the-impact-of-16000-games-industry-layoffs-in-one-chart/

Has everybody been notified yet?

It’s been a little over three months since the Activision, Blizzard, and King teams joined Microsoft. As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution... — read more 

That man belongs to the exclusive club of greedy CEOs who nearly destroyed the gaming industry. I'm just worried about if his replacement will be worse. Maybe, just maybe, we'll get someone who cares about both the games and the employees who make... — read more 

Activision Blizzard is restructuring the Hearthstone department via means of layoffs, according to LinkedIn posts from former Hearthstone team... — read more 

With the handling of Modern Warfare 2 and screwing over the consumer is deserving of being laid off. If you don't want customer feedback, then you do not belong in the business world.

When will it happen.

https://www.thegamer.com/blizzard-versailles-employees-appeal-six-months-salary/

The acquisition is a go! This Blizz employee is very happy about this.

With everything that's been going wrong lately, what are the chances we're about to get some good news? I'd say slim to none. I know that the EPS is not much lower than last year, but we still need to meet estimates, and that's up in the air. The... — read more 

Activision Blizzard says it has difficulty hiring and keeping staff "We have observed labour shortages, increasing competition for talent, and increasing... — read more 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/01/20/bobby-kotick-activision-blizzard-chat-layoffs/

Just how fu---d are we? I'm going to assume that if the acquisition goes through, and I don't see why it wouldn't, there will be a major restructuring with major cost cutting. I don't think anybody is safe at this point. While at it, am I the only... — read more 

Each day it's a new scandal or a new issue and it's getting worse and worse. It's a complete clusterfuck! I don't give a damn about Activision itself, but they acquired some of my favorite studios and that's what's not making me happy about this... — read more 

Activision Blizzard Lays Off Quality Assurance Contractors, Will NOT be Part of The Game Awards "The video game company has reportedly laid off at least 12 software quality assurance contractors. More contractors are reportedly expected to be laid... — read more 

Too late for me but it'd be great to know that my former coworkers will have it better after everything is said and done. I know it's still unlikely that things will change significantly, but even small changes for the better can mean a lot. I'll be... — read more 

Why it's not a good idea to cancel your subscription. "Even if a critical mass were reached, it's more likely to result in layoffs on the dev teams than any change in opinion or composition at the... — read more 

Jay away, who's next? https://www.reddit.com/r/Blizzard/comments/ox29f0/breaking_blizzard_president_j_allen_brack_is/ I can easily see that new powerful class in next expansion: Working Class. That, and boss nerfs.

https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzards-president-is-out-studio-to-be-co-led-by-a-woman-for-first-time-in-its-history/

In light of everything that's been going on, Activision Blizzard should fire everybody who participated in harassment and/or did anything to protect those who were guilty of it by sweeping it under the rug. That will free up more than enough money to... — read more 

*Some of the departures are a natural consequence of the burnout that comes with working on the same game for more than a decade, others are because they sense an opportunity to chase their dream project in an industry currently awash in venture... — read more 

I worked there for a year before I was laid off by Activision. Now I see more layoffs have been announced but from what I can see it's just the esports division. I hope everybody I worked with is still safe and enjoying their jobs. My new job is not... — read more 

More layoffs expected at Activision-Blizzard, this time at APAC offices Activision Blizzard is expected to institute another round of layoffs soon, this time at its studios in the Asia-Pacific region... — read more 

The mass layoffs in 2019 had the largest impact at Blizzard, the company segment responsible for four of the six franchises that Activision-Blizzard plans to... — read more 

Blizzard Workers Share Salaries in Revolt Over Wage Disparities Jason Schreier August 3, 2020, 4:42 PM PDT Employees circulate spreadsheet to compare pay, recent raises Employees at Blizzard Entertainment, a division of Activision Blizzard... — read more 

They abandoned the generations that made them and bet the farm on Gen Z. Now Gen z is playing games like Fortnite and gen x and millennials have left their games for good. A generation that stays focused on a game for maybe 2 weeks before moving... — read more 

Not that I'm gloating... I'm just worried this might lead to even more layoffs down the line... I guess we have to wait and see... I hate that Blizzard is now a part of this mess... — read more 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/opinion/video-games-layoffs-union.html

Am I the only one who's seeing red because of this? Activision-Blizzard warns investors that recent mass layoffs “could negatively impact business”... — read more 

If we are having layoffs with numbers as good as they are, what's going to happen when we actually see drops in profit, not just "unsatisfactory growth?" Also, how are we supposed to attract the best talent if the word gets around about such business... — read more 

I guess this is what happens when record results achieved by the company do not translate to record bonuses for the executives. How dare those who helped bring in these profits also take away from them by getting paid for their work??? This is just... — read more