Vicarious Visions to Drop Name as Part of Merger With Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard Posted 2021/10/27 at 6:04 PM by Archimtiros

merged into Blizzard EntertainmentClassic Games Divisionoriginal report by Polygon“For all of the leadership’s talk about being more transparent in response to the lawsuit and resulting fiasco, the fact they decided to blindside us all with this feels about as far from transparent as you can get,” an employee told Polygon.assist with Diablo IV developmentpromoted to co-leader of Blizzard EntertainmentState of California filed a discrimination lawsuit

Comment by dlbert2000Makes sense. I can see how some of the employees would be disappointed, but at the end of the day it's a business and their opinions don't matterComment by KryzMThat stinks. At least I hope this means there are quality members to stay in Blizz for a while now.Comment by zauriakHey at least they can now support and fix wc3 reforged? Right..,? Oh... nvm. I am asking way too much from them.Comment by eKatherineThe employees are worried they might be expected to salvage WoW.Comment by DiogoFilipe90They did a great job with Diablo II: Resurrected, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with next!Comment by ZtinktoofLeadership did inform them that no layoffs were plannedComment by SurreallMakes sense. I can see how some of the employees would be disappointed, but at the end of the day it's a business and their opinions don't matterComment by couchpotato2013Blizzard North 2.0Comment by ArchimtirosMakes sense. I can see how some of the employees would be disappointed, but at the end of the day it's a business and their opinions don't matterComment by musicallittle1How is that blindsiding them? It being released to the press first is being blindsided. Having it announced internally at a meeting is how you make announcements...Comment by RaduBotezatuThey did a great job with Diablo II: Resurrected, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with next!Comment by CrimpsonThis is more just a rename of the group to be more aligned with Blizzard. I don't really know the reason why they are going to rename since the name seems to be fine to me.Comment by eKatherineCould be Blizzard or Activision had something else they wanted to do with "Vicarious" or "Visions".Comment by Archimtiros

with nothing good. they have been swallowed by the activision whale, just like blizz was some years ago.
expect nothing and you will not be heartbrokenComment by duffdog7576Makes sense. I can see how some of the employees would be disappointed, but at the end of the day it's a business and their opinions don't matterThe employees are worried they might be expected to salvage WoW.Comment by ExaltysHow long until they get put in the CoD mines?Comment by LemistioThat would be a good thing. In like 2003Comment by BoatermilkI think they should keep it, that's who they areComment by FrogspoisonMakes sense. I can see how some of the employees would be disappointed, but at the end of the day it's a business and their opinions don't matterComment by DrynixI hope all employees in blizzard albany get to enjoy some steamed hams to celebrate.