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gaming1 year ago

"Microsoft's Ongoing Impact: Layoffs and Cancellations at Activision Blizzard"

Activision Blizzard has reportedly laid off a significant portion of its esports team just days after the Call of Duty League's Boston Breach Major I event, with former employees expressing frustration on social media. The company has not officially commented on the layoffs, but sources suggest that the esports division is not shutting down entirely, but rather undergoing changes to align with a new business model. The exact number of layoffs is unknown, but it's rumored that only about a dozen people remain on the esports team within the company.

esports2 years ago

Activision Blizzard Expresses Concerns Over Future of CDL and OWL.

Activision has expressed concerns about the profitability and longevity of its esports leagues, the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League, in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is exploring ways to increase revenues, including more seasonal content in live-service and free-to-play titles. Activision also admitted to challenges in retaining and attracting game development talent. The company's most popular franchises, including CoD, Warcraft, and Candy Crush, accounted for 79% of its consolidated net revenues in 2022.