Settlement – Episode 396

In this episode, I started off with Activision Blizzard paying a fine to the SEC. I read you part of a lengthy thread regarding PIPs and stack ranking. An Overwatch 2 artist has advice for those who want to become a video game artist. Overwatch 2 strongly emphasizes that you should report people ASAP. Hell's Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover is coming back! Diablo II: Resurrected PTR is over. Diablo III PTR is live. Diablo Podcast posted Episode 17.

Things mentioned in this episode:

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a press release titled: "Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule"

CNBC posted an article titled: "Activision Blizzard pays SEC $35 million to settle probe"

@ABetterABK posted a lengthy thread regarding PIP and stack ranking.

Activision Blizzard posted an article titled: "Overwatch 2's Art Director Shares 4 Key Tips to Becoming a Video Game Artist" (featuring Dion Rogers)

Blizzard posted news titled: "Defense Matrix Update: Streaming Protection Feature And New Actions For Cheating"

343 Industries is home to the Halo Universe

Gamespot posted an article titled: "Phil Spencer Says 343 Industries Is "Critically Important" To Halo"

Bloomberg (via MSN) posted an article titled: "Microsoft Studio Behind Halo Faces a Reboot on Years of Turmoil"

GeekWire posted an article titled: "Microsoft's 343 Industries reportedly reorganizes after layoffs to chart future for 'Halo'"

Blizzard posted news titled: "Hell's Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover Tour Has Reignited"

CarbotAnimations posted "Act 3 Nightmare (DiabLoL 2 Compilation #3)

Blizzard Entertainment posted news titled: "Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 2.6 - New Rune Words - Has Ended"

Maxroll posted an update to its "PTR 2.7.5 & Season 28 Overview"

Pure Diablo posted "The Future of Diablo 4" - Diablo Podcast/Vidcast Ep 17"

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