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How did Blizzard Entertainment start?
The company was formed in 2008 by the merger of Activision, an entertainment software publisher that traced its roots to the original Atari game console, and Vivendi Games, the parent company of Blizzard Entertainment, a PC software publisher best known for the Diablo, Warcraft, and StarCraft franchises and for the …
What is Blizzard Entertainment mission statement?
Blizzard mission statement is “dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever.” The statement indicates that Blizzard values quality and customer satisfaction.
What is the Blizzard controversy?
Activision Blizzard, maker of successful franchises like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, has been sued by the State of California for alleged discrimination against female employees, sexual harassment and failing to take steps to prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
How did Blizzard get its name?
When I asked where the name Blizzard came from after Ogre was shot down, his answer was simple: “Dictionary.” “We only found Blizzard because Jan said she didn’t like Ogre, and so Allen started going through the dictionary,” Morhaime said. “Allen started going through and writing down cool names, in alphabetical order.
Who was the founder of Activision Blizzard?
Bobby Kotick
Activision Blizzard/Founders
Who started Blizzard Entertainment?
Michael Morhaime
Frank PearceAllen Adham
Blizzard Entertainment/Founders
Blizzard Entertainment was founded in 1991 as Silicon & Synapse by Allen Adham, Michael Morhaime, and Frank Pearce, three UCLA graduates with an interest in electronic gaming.
Who is the owner of Activision Blizzard?
Bobby Kotick (Feb 1991–)
Activision Blizzard/CEO
Why is Blizzard being sued?
The lawsuit says women at the gaming company were paid less and discriminated against, and it described a culture of sexual harassment.
Does Blizzard own Activision?
On July 25, 2013, Activision Blizzard announced the purchase of 429 million shares from majority owner Vivendi….Blizzard Entertainment.
| Blizzard’s Irvine campus, with the Orc statue in front | |
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| Parent | Davidson & Associates (1994–1998) Vivendi Games (1998–2008) Activision Blizzard (2008–present) |
| Subsidiaries | Vicarious Visions |
| Website | blizzard.com |
Who started blizzard?
When was Blizzard founded?
February 8, 1991, Irvine, CA
Blizzard Entertainment/Founded
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