Wrath – Episode 317

This is not the episode I wanted to do today, but it was the episode that needed to be done. In this one, I focus on the lawsuit against Activision/Blizzard and read parts from it. I also included information from other sources, and my opinions as I went through this.

If you are someone who will feel trauma if you listen to this episode - please skip it.

Things mentioned in this episode:

The California Department of Fair Employment (DFEH) brought the lawsuit (and are the plaintiff). Activision Blizzard, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment Inc., and Activision Publishing Inc. are defendants in the lawsuit.Jason Scheier (reporter for Bloomberg) posted a tweet with a copy of an email from Blizzard president J. Allen Brack.Jason Scheier (reporter for Bloomberg) posted a tweet with a copy of an email from Activision Blizzard executive Fran TownsendPC Gamer posted an article titled: "Activision Blizzard executives can't decide whether allegations of abuse are 'disturbing' or 'meritless'"Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: "Lawsuit accuses Blizzard of sexist, toxic corporate culture that mistreated women and ignored abusers".IGN posted an article titled: "Activision Blizzard Sued by California Over Allegations of 'Frat Boy Culture' And Sexual Harassment".MMORPG.com posted an article titled: "California Files Lawsuit Against Activision Blizzard, Alleging Sexual Harassment, Unequal Pay and 'Frat Boy' Culture".BBC News posted an article titled: "California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment".The Verge posted an article titled: "California sues Activision Blizzard over a culture of 'constant sexual harassment'.Kotaku posted an article titled: "Activision Blizzard Sued by California Over Widespread Harassment of Women". r/wow on Reddit posted a Joint statement from Moderators regarding sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard.Girls Gone WoW posted "Statement from Girls Gone WoW".Adam Baxter (Senior Game Producer on Diablo IV team) posted a tweet.Terran Gregory (Lead Cinematic Narrative Designer, World of Warcraft) posted a tweet.Steve Danuser (Narrative Lead on World of Warcraft) posted a tweet thread.

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