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Podcast: Trying to smash sexism in the video game world

Los Angeles TimesAug-10-2021, 12:00:37 GMT

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sounds like a bureaucratic borefest, but it's actually pretty important. It files lawsuits against companies and landlords accused of discrimination. Today we talk about California's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. The Santa Monica company made $8 billion last year on the strength of classic video game titles like "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft." But the state argues the company let fester a "pervasive frat boy workplace culture" that led to sexual harassment against women.

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Los Angeles Times

Country: North America > United States > California > Los Angeles County > Santa Monica (0.30)

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Leisure & Entertainment > Games > Computer Games (1.00)
Law > Litigation (1.00)

Technology: Information Technology > Artificial Intelligence > Games (1.00)

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