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Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $35 million to settle federal regulatory charges.
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Read More »Activision settles another workplace suit for $35M
Video game workers in Md. form Microsoft’s first US labor union
A group of video game testers based in Maryland is forming Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S.
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Read More »Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers
A growing effort to channel students' enthusiasm for esports toward preparing them for jobs in STEM could address the lack of racial diversity in STEM careers.
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Read More »Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520M to settle FTC cases
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods
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Read More »Esports video games hold vast betting potential, experts say
Competitive video games hold vast economic potential, participants in an industry conference said.
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Read More »Baltimore ranked as 4th best city in U.S. and Canada for gamers
A recent report listed Baltimore as the fourth-best city in the United States and Canada for gamers.
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Read More »Video game workers create first union at big U.S. game maker
Video game workers at a division of game publisher Activision Blizzard have voted to unionize, creating the first labor union at a large U.S. video game company.
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Read More »Esports giant Riot settles discrimination case for $100M
Riot Games agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Read More »Activision Blizzard settles workplace discrimination suit
Activision Blizzard, the video game maker facing growing legal problems stemming from allegations of a toxic workplace culture, has settled with workplace discrimination regulators.
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Read More »Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegation
Activision Blizzard, one of the world’s most high-profile video game companies, confirmed a regulatory probe and said it is working to address complaints of workplace discrimination.
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