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The most publicized change was the departure of Activision Blizzard CEO and employee of 33 years, Bobby Kotick.
However, these aren’t the heart warming tales of a chance encounter by the water cooler.

Bobby Kotick has worked with Activision Blizzard for almost 33 years, serving as CEO.
in the all-hands that followed, no-one wanted to speak first.
Bobby’s decisions made our games worse.
in the all-hands that followed, no-one wanted to speak first.

Bobby Kotick has worked with Activision Blizzard for almost 33 years, serving as CEO.
so i demanded his firing in front of everyone.
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The event was widelyreported by Business Insiderand other outlets back in 2021.
“A spokesman for Mr. Kotick denied that he ever made such a statement.

He (and many others) have since moved on from Blizzard for greener pastures.
A new start for Activision Blizzard under Microsoft?
Many place the blame directly at Kotick’s door.

Originally penciled for January 2024, aninternal memo to staffconfirmed his last day would be December 29, 2023.
Perhaps indicating a ‘New year, New start’ for the company under Microsoft’s wing.
Let’s hope that is the case.














