Activision Blizzard Preparing for More Layoffs in European and Latin American Offices

Blizzard Posted 2021/03/19 at 10:55 PM by Archimtiros

layoffs in Esports and live events divisionsGamesIndustry.biz
"Players are increasingly choosing to connect with our games digitally," an Activision Blizzard representative said when asked about closures.

"We have shared plans with our teams in Europe for how we would evolve as an organization, adapting to this change to serve our players and best positioning the region for future growth. We will be taking extensive steps to support all employees and ease the transition for those of our colleagues who might be impacted by these proposed changes."The Enemy

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The changes are not limited to Brazil and the Latin market: all small Blizzard teams are being shut down, explained one of the sources. All non-game development teams now report to Activision .

Sought by The Enemy, Activision Blizzard sent the following statement:
“Players are increasingly choosing to connect to our games digitally. Everything we do is from the perspective of our players, and in the past year we have explored how we can best meet your needs. Our Latin American teams had to evolve, adapting to this change to better serve our players and prepare the region for the next stages of growth. We are taking a number of steps to support those affected.”

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Comment by APVixenWatched some old Bobby Kotick interviews about how he didn't even like or understand video games, he just knows they make money. I get every corporations goal is too make money, but this guy is the living embodiment of Mr. Krabs, it's unreal.Comment by dexttergotta double that $200m somehowComment by xenolithixThey really picked a bad time to do this.Comment by DeadpoetLWhen are we going to hear about them hiring tons of devs for their current projects? I'm tired of hearing about layoffs when their only well-performing games are suffering due to lack of development. When they save money by "consolidating" where is this money going?Comment by banshihAll I hear is less focus on customer care and more focus on profits by reducing customer support staff.Comment by MadMattRemovedComment by mthrGohmaSad how badly Blizzard has been run into the ground by Kotick. I would love to pre-order D2 Resurrected because it looks great but honestly I just don't want to give anymore money to this company. They increasingly disgust me.Comment by couchpotato2013LOLW it just keeps getting better and betterComment by Barhahwiggedy-wacktivisionblizzard :sunglasses emoji:Comment by RolouWhen they save money by "consolidating" where is this money going?Comment by AdamovixIt's just so sad.Comment by ArchimtirosAll I hear is less focus on customer care and more focus on profits by reducing customer support staff.weren'tComment by ArchimtirosWhen are we going to hear about them hiring tons of devs for their current projects? I'm tired of hearing about layoffs when their only well-performing games are suffering due to lack of development. When they save money by "consolidating" where is this money going?https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-to-hire-2000-employees-in-the-/1100-6477189Comment by albinosantaYa think i'm done with this company. The quality of the game really is bad, customer service is crap and the leadership is completely unethical. There's really no point in playing this game anymore. I'll play until my 6 month sub is up but that's it. It's been fun Blizzard but you're dead to me now.Comment by rancidtuna2005When are we going to hear about them hiring tons of devs for their current projects? I'm tired of hearing about layoffs when their only well-performing games are suffering due to lack of development. When they save money by "consolidating" where is this money going?And now as Kotick is set to receive a $200M bonus, Activision Blizzard will lay off another 190 people, with 50 of those coming from positions associated with esports. - The Esports ObservereachComment by MalrunedRough to fire them when there are no jobs but then again they're getting fired because of the thing causing no jobs.
Rough ol' world.Comment by GwildorrActually you are the one who is completely ignorant. Executives do make decisions to increase profits by cutting expenses. Cutting expenses (aka layoffs/employees) is routinely done as revenues do not always outpace growth. The largest component of expenses is employee pay. Executives make these decisions to elp achieve profit targets (revenue - expenses = profits).

You, sir, are the one who is completely ignorant to real world business of a public company who needs to demonstrate shareholder value.Comment by OixioRemovedComment by Matrixwolfah so no company is allowed to lay off anyone? someone plz cancel the company i work for for donig thisComment by ArchimtirosActually you are the one who is completely ignorant. Executives do make decisions to increase profits by cutting expenses. Cutting expenses (aka layoffs/employees) is routinely done as revenues do not always outpace growth. The largest component of expenses is employee pay. Executives make these decisions to elp achieve profit targets (revenue - expenses = profits).

You, sir, are the one who is completely ignorant to real world business of a public company who needs to demonstrate shareholder value.

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