Do you think these layoffs will focus on older employees? Those who have been with Blizz before it was Activision and who probably make more than Activision is willing to pay them? I've heard this might be the case - and if it's true, I think that's... — read more 

Only non-gaming departments are getting hit?

I haven't been with Blizzard for a full year yet, and the way things are looking right now I won't be here long enough to see my first anniversary. I was so happy to land this job - I left a really good position in another company for it. And now it... — read more 

You guys make some of my favorite games, I really hate to hear what's going on. We all know it's all on Activision. Not sure if anybody is going to read this, but I wish every one of you good luck this week. I'm sure all of you will have no problems... — read more 

"Staff at the game publisher Activision-Blizzard are preparing for big layoffs next week, waiting to see who will be one of potentially hundreds of employees who could lose their jobs on Tuesday."... — read more 

Here is an update for all that were claiming that we are done with layoffs: https://thetechportal.com/2017/02/13/activision-faces-massive-layoffs/

Welcome to the gaming industry, guys and girls. Layoffs are just something we expect at this point. Time for the job search... again.

activision pays really low for customer services and they lay off all the time and it’s bad to be customer service here - tools are not reliable… as a side note, remember, taking calls all day is draining in every sense, you get tired quickly – and... — read more 

Used to work there, it was cool, most of the time. It’s very fast paced, sometimes it’s nuts… There is no enough support given to anybody to meet the deadlines…. The execs know this but they play the game – they encourage the rumor mill, oftentimes... — read more 

This is turning into an annual exercise at Activision, 2012, 2013, 2014 and now 2016. I guess it's the nature of the beast as the whole industry is changing rapidly and skills need to be refined. Sometimes I even think that Activision should have no... — read more