Blizzard & Raven & Twitch, Oh My! – Episode 347

In this episode, I talk about Raven Studio’s attempts to form a union, Blizzard’s many job openings on Diablo teams, and important

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In this episode, I talk about Raven Studio’s attempts to form a union, Blizzard’s many job openings on Diablo teams, and important changes at Twitch. I also read some news regarding Bobby Kotick’s past.

Things mentioned in this episode:

The Washington Post posted an article titled: “‘Scorched earth’ and big profits: How embattled gaming titan Bobby Kotick outlasts his opponents”Bloomberg Law posted an article titled: “Activision Awaits Crucial Ruling on Scope of Sex Harassment Suit”CNBC posted an article titled: “Activision CEO Bobby Kotick quietly donated to sue PAC backing ex-hedge fund chief’s Senate bid”The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard employees and management clash over union process in Zoom hearing”CODE-CWA tweeted a thread about Raven QA workers trying to unionize and Activision refusing to recognize the unionCWA and Game Workers Alliance posted a statement following the National Labor Relations Board HearingSteve Taylor (Accessibility Advocate) has joined Raven Software as an Accessibility ConsultantWeekly Standup is a Twitch channel about workers rights in the gaming industryOBS announced that OBS Studio 27.2 is now out for everyoneOBS also announced Twitch users must update to OBS Studio 27.2 before the end of FebruaryTwitch has a new username policyBlizzard is seeking a Lead Content Designer – Unannounced ProjectBlizzard is seeking an Associate Brand Manager, Global Publishing, DiabloBlizzard is seeking an Influencer Relationship Manager, Global Publishing, DiabloBlizzard is seeking an Associate Brand Manager, Global publishing Diablo Publishing TeamBlizzard is seeking a Senior Sound Designer for Diablo IVThe Official Blizzard Gear Store is live!Raxxanterax posted “Challenge Rift 243 NA Guide” on RedditRaxxanterax posted “Challenge Rift 243 EU Guide” on RedditDbrunski posted a YouTube video titled: “Ranking the New LV 85 Areas” (Diablo II: Resurrected)Dbrunski posted a YouTube video titled: “Patch 2.4 Tier List” (Diablo II: Resurrected)Xtimus posted a YouTube video titled: “XTMUS Random Stream”

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