Tag: Corporate Changes
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The Entire Staff of Annapurna Interactive’s Gaming Department has Stepped Down
The entirety of Annapurna Interactive’s gaming staff, including President Nathan Gary, has resigned amid a leadership disagreement. According to Bloomberg and confirmed by IGN, Gary had been in discussions with Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Pictures (which Annapurna Interactive is a division of), to establish the video game division as an independent entity. When Ellison…
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Blizzard’s Secret Survival Game Shelved as President and Co-Founder Depart
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has resulted in the cancellation of Blizzard Entertainment’s untitled survival game set in an original universe. This news coincides with various layoffs across Xbox gaming teams and the resignation of Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who had led the company since 2021. Ybarra’s departure comes with a heartfelt statement expressing his…