"We ask that Bobby Kotick remove himself as CEO of Activision Blizzard, and that shareholders be allowed to select the new CEO without the input of Bobby, who we are aware owns a substantial portion of the voting rights of the shareholders."
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“The team’s industry experience and extensive network gives us access to resources that were previously out of our reach. Media Foundry enables us to do more, in a better way.”
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“All of us at SpecialEffect are amazed and humbled at the funds raised by One Special Day this year"
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"Under Bobby Kotick's leadership the company has been accused of mistreatment, sexual harassment, rape, and a death threat made by Kotick himself. The board is just as complicit if they let this slide. It's past time for Bobby to step down."
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"I fundamentally believe all of the platforms can continue to grow. But in order to be on Xbox, I want us to be able to bring the full complete package of what we have."
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Thunderful has moved into the mobile space with the acquisition of Early Morning Studio.
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MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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