Activision has also come under fire following a July lawsuit filed by the state of California saying that the firm fostered a culture of “continuous sexual harassment.” According to a November story from The Wall Street Journal, CEO Bobby Kotick has been aware of sexual misconduct complaints at the business for years. California’s complaint is still pending, but a court recently granted a $18 million settlement with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in connection with a related action.
Additionally, the adjustments occur under the shadow of Microsoft’s imminent $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
