In 2006, quadriplegic video game tester and streamer Randy Fitzgerald helped create “NOM4D,” a button layout for Call of Duty designed for disabled players. At the time, he says, he was told he’d be credited by name in the game, but that didn’t happen….
Call Of Duty: Vanguard’s Campaign Is An Insult To World War II
The original Call Of Duty, released 18 years ago, was a game that gave a shit about the Second World War. To play it today (and you should, it remains excellent) is to experience fear, disorganization, confusion, and horror. A bunch of barely-trained t…
Frustrated Ubisoft Workers Are Asking For Your Help So The Company Doesn’t Ignore Them
Game developers associated with the ABetterUbisoft group are petitioning the Assassin’s Creed publisher for a seat at the table, and a “meaningful say in how Ubisoft as a company moves forward.” The move to enlist the support of fans and other develope…
Report: Vicarious Visions Changing Its Name After Blizzard Merger
Back in January it was announced that Vicarious Visions, the studio famous for its work on the Tony Hawk remakes and a whole library of excellent licensed games, was going to be merging with Blizzard. Now it’s emerged that this corporate move means the…
Fixing The Diablo II: Resurrected Servers Sounds Like An Absolute Nightmare
Diablo 2: Resurrected launched, it’s authentic as all hell—but then the D2 servers took an instant trip to the Seventh Circle. For the last week, players have faced constant login issues and outages. And by the sounds of things, the poor server enginee…
Activision claims Call of Duty’s new anti-cheat system won’t look at your files
High-level security driver allegedly only runs when games are active, server-side protections also included.
Activision Blizzard confirms SEC investigation, loses chief legal officer
The consequences are mounting for gaming giant Activision Blizzard after the company became the subject of a landmark state investigation into discriminatory workplace practices and sexual harassment this summer. Now, Activision Blizzard confirms that it is the subject of a federal investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has been ramping up enforcement efforts […]
Blizzard president ends 16-year tenure amid lawsuit fallout
Two recent Blizzard execs will serve as co-leads for the studio.
Winter Comes For Activision Blizzard
On July 20th, following a multiyear investigation in which the company stonewalled the state of California at every turn, the state’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued Activision Blizzard over a pervasive “frat boy” culture of sexual haras…
Blizzard confirms developer named in lawsuit was removed for “misconduct”
Disturbing new details emerge of booze-filled “Cosby Suite” at 2013 Blizzcon.