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Blizzard: 'Our relationships in China had no influence' on Blitzchung ban

After days of silence, Blizzard released a statement addressing the controversial player ban at the Hearthstone Grandmaster's Tournament late Friday afternoon. While Blitzchung's prize has been restored and his ban time reduced, the top-level player isn't sure he'll want to return to competitive Hearthstone.

Published 6 days ago, by

Sarah LeBoeuf

Blizzard, following Blitzchung's ban, on the verge of a crisis while it's 'assessing the situation'

The backlash against Blizzard is palpable, and it could damage the studio's brand and business. GameDaily chats with analysts about Blizzard's bottom line, and PR veterans about crisis management. [UPDATE]

Published 1 week ago, by

James Brightman

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Xbox corporate VP, Mike Ybarra, announces departure from Microsoft after almost 20 years

Ybarra was a CVP in charge of Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass, and Mixer. He has not yet announced where he'll be going next or what he'll be doing.

Published 1 week ago, by

Amanda Farough

Blizzard bans Hearthstone pro for supporting Hong Kong protests

Reaction to the move has been almost universally negative, with effects stretching beyond the games industry.

Published 1 week ago, by

Sam Desatoff

Bungie alum Harold Ryan launches ProbablyMonsters to incubate AAA studios

The former Bungie CEO wants to help foster next generation studios with a focus on sustainability. GameDaily chatted at length with Ryan.

Published 1 week ago, by

James Brightman

Women in Games 2019: 'Your voice matters, and your imagination matters'

A star-studded group of woman from the games industry filled The Strong National Museum of Play to talk about their experiences and creating an environment for the next generation.

Published 1 week ago, by

James Brightman

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Report: Newzoo data points to gamer archetypes most likely to purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

NPD predicts that Modern Warfare will be the top-selling game in the U.S. in 2019.

Published 2 weeks ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Mixer co-founder James Boehm departs Microsoft

Boehm has joined the board of GamerGoo and will shift focus to new investments and ventures.

Published 2 weeks ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Logitech gets serious about streaming with $89M Streamlabs acquisition

Logitech, best known for its high-end gaming peripherals, is moving deeper into the lucrative game-streaming market with its purchase of popular toolkit Streamlabs. The acquisition was the result of an $89 million cash deal, with further stock incentives if Streamlabs meets growth goals.

Published 3 weeks ago, by

Sarah LeBoeuf