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01

Nov

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Debuts to Monster Sales

We've been talking about how big Modern Warfare 2 is going to be for months now. And now that it's finally released, the numbers don't lie: It is the biggest Call of Duty launch in history. Activision released a formal statement this morning stating that Modern Warfare 2 had grossed…

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12

Oct

By Eric Bezanson

Reviews

Review : Overwatch 2 : The World Could Always Use More Heroes

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here When Overwatch originally jumped onto the scene way back in 2016, it was a seismic shift in the multiplayer gaming landscape. While it was in some ways derivative of past hero shooters, namely Team Fortress 2, in most other ways it was…

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15

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

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Overwatch 2 : Full Details on Season 1

The teams at Blizzard have unveiled the full season 1 plans for Overwatch 2 which kicks-off on October 6th. The launch of Overwatch 2 will feature 3 new heroes, 6 new maps, a new mode, and more. Overview Overwatch 2 is launching as a free-to-play experience with many similar features…

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02

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Teaser and Reveal Details

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is already driving hype levels through the roof for COD fans, and today we took another step on the road to release. The global debut of Modern Warfare 2's gameplay will be on June 8th at 1pm EST. The official Call of Duty blog…

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29

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

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Diablo 4’s Quarterly Update Details Stunning Environments

The new quarterly update for Diablo 4 is here and this time around the teams at Blizzard provide an in-depth look at how they're creating the stunning environments of Tamriel. You can find the full rundown from Blizzard via their blog here, and we've also included all of the environmental…

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09

Feb

By Seasoned Gaming

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Xbox Planning to Keep Call of Duty and Other Titles on PlayStation

After the announcement of the acquisition of Activision-Bungie, naturally the elephant in the room was "Will Call of Duty still remain on PlayStation?" As always, narratives were run with, but as we discussed on Bitcast 187 extensively, business perspectives can be different from public perception. Today, Microsoft and Xbox definitively…

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25

Jan

By Eric Bezanson

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Blizzard Entertainment Job Ad Reveals First New IP Since Overwatch

Fresh off the megaton dropped last week, where it was announced that Microsoft's intends to purchase Activision-Blizzard-King for nearly 69 billion dollars, a job ad has appeared on Blizzard's website in an attempt to recruit developers for their next game. The game is clearly in the very early stages, but…

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21

Jan

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 187

In Bitcast 187, Richard Hoeg of Hoeg Law joins the panel to break down all of the details of the gaming industry's largest acquisition in history. We examine the legal details of Microsoft buying Activision-Blizzard, what it means for future IPs, global reach, exclusivity, and more. Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud…

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18

Jan

By Seasoned Gaming

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Bobby Kotick to Depart Once Xbox Acquisition Deal Closes in 2023

As news reverberates throughout the gaming industry about Xbox acquiring Activision-Blizzard, one of the biggest questions has been: "What will happen to Bobby Kotick?" This has been an evolving story throughout the day, but with the Wall Street Journal now reporting on it, we feel more confident. That is, that…

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18

Jan

By Seasoned Gaming

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Microsoft / Xbox Acquire Activision-Blizzard for Nearly $70 Billion

It's no understatement to say this is one of the largest, if not the largest news story in the history of the gaming industry. This morning, Microsoft announced a deal to acquire Activision-Blizzard, including all of its IPs and employees, for $68.7 billion. As you can imagine, there are a…

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06

Nov

By Steve Esposito

Reviews

Review : Call of Duty Vanguard : Short and Sweet

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here It is that time of the year again; the bitter cold starts rolling in, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is constantly played on repeat in most convenience stores, and another Call of Duty is released. Just like the…

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20

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

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SEC Opens Investigation into Activision Blizzard Over Workplace Practices

The allegations against Activision-Blizzard just got a whole lot more serious on Monday as the SEC has opened a formal investigation into the company, and subpoenaed several of its executives including CEO Bobby Kotick. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, federal securities regulators have launched a…

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11

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

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Three Senior Developers, Including Diablo 4 Game Director, No Longer with Blizzard

As allegations of sexual harassment mount, and lawsuits shape up towards Activision-Blizzard, it seems the company is taking its first steps in removing employees involved in incidents. While not explicitly stated by Blizzard, it was reportedly confirmed by Kotaku that Diablo 4 game director Luis Barriga, lead designer Jesse McCree,…

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09

Aug

By Steve Esposito

Articles

Opinion : Games, Boycotts, and Activision-Blizzard

Over the last several weeks the stature of Activision-Blizzard has come into question with the recent lawsuit delivered by the State of California. From this, a multitude of voices spoke out about the terrible abuse workers suffered while present. From that moment, poor, yet official, statements from high-ranking individuals were…

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25

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 163 : Activision-Blizzard Lawsuit Highlights Continued Issues in the Industry

In Bitcast 163, we take the Bitcast in a revised direction. The new panel first discusses the changes to the Bitcast and what to expect moving forward. For the main topic, the panel discusses the allegations against Activision-Blizzard and how it highlights a subsection of gaming culture. They also discuss…

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