The development leaves Blizzard without a foothold in China for the moment, but a new deal is likely to replace it.
The new developments play out against the backdrop of additional allegations and a new lawsuit.
The developer has also signed a licensing deal with Epic to use Unreal Engine 5.
Kaplan is a beloved public figure and the face of one of the industry’s most popular ongoing games.
Lead designer Brett Crawford talks about Activision Blizzard’s restructuring, his inspirations in the MOBA genre, and the future of Heroes of the Storm.
Morhaime chats about the coronavirus pandemic, the unifying power of video games, and the importance of community in the development space.
Without traditional sports, many are turning to esports as a form of entertainment and gambling.
President Bobby Kotick lauded the performance of the publisher’s core titles in a conference call with investors.
Fergusson will leverage his reputation as a closer to lead the Diablo franchise. [Update: Microsoft issues statement]
The streaming wars are intensifying and becoming incredibly expensive.