Blizzard

2022 - 10 - 5

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Overwatch 2 server errors are preventing people from logging in (Polygon)

Overwatch 2's servers are having trouble just a few hours after the game launched. Blizzard is updating server status frequently, but for now some players ...

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Blizzard says Overwatch 2 servers experiencing "mass DDoS attack" (Eurogamer.net)

Players have reported unexpected server errors and difficulties joining Overwatch 2 games throughout the evening following today's free-to-play launch, with ...

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. "Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers," he wrote. "Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage.

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Activision Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Hit With Cyberattack at Launch (Bloomberg)

Activision Blizzard Inc. was hit with a cyberattack on Tuesday, causing wide-scale connectivity issues during the launch of its hotly anticipated Overwatch ...

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'Overwatch 2' Down? Servers Melt Under Massive DDoS Attack (Forbes)

Overwatch 2 servers are down as Blizzard struggles to fend off a massive DDOS attack.

“We are humbled by the excitement of players and will continue to focus on issues and get players into the fun! The game launched into early access Tuesday as a free-to-play hero shooter replacing the original Overwatch entirely. This is causing a lot of drop/connection issues.”

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'Mass DDoS attack' partly to blame for Overwatch 2 server issues ... (Dot Esports)

Amid players complaining of long queue times, server disconnections, and errors, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra claims that the company is dealing with a ...

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Blizzard responds as DDoS attack causes Overwatch 2 server ... (Dexerto)

Overwatch 2 players are reporting numerous sever errors on launch day and Blizzard has responded to those concerns.

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Blizzard says Overwatch 2 server issues caused by 'mass DDoS ... (Windows Central)

Overwatch 2 is having quite a rough launch, and according to Blizzard, a 'mass DDoS attack' is to blame. Here's what we know.

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Activision Blizzard withheld raises from union campaigners, NLRB ... (Eurogamer.net)

Following investigations, the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Activision Blizzard withheld raises…

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. However, if the two parties can not settle upon an agreement, the NLRB can issue a complaint against Activision Blizzard. We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms. Former NLRB chairman Wilma Liebman stated this news was "a very preliminary win for the union", noting it gave the QA testers "a little bit of leverage" going forward. [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/10/03/activision-raven-union-raises-nlrb/), Activision Blizzard and the QA testers from Raven Software will now continue on with their negotiations to agree a collective bargaining agreement. Following investigations, the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Activision Blizzard withheld raises for the QA testers at Raven Software campaigning to form a union.

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Activision Blizzard Reportedly Withheld Raises from Raven Software ... (Game Rant)

The US National Labor Relations Board finds that Activision Blizzard denied Raven Software QA testers raises in retaliation for them unionizing.

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NLRB finds Activision Blizzard illegally withheld raises from ... (NME.com)

Activision Blizzard illegally retaliated against unionising workers at Raven Software by withholding raises, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ...

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Activision Blizzard withheld raises from union activists (NEWS.com.au)

A stunning report from the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, found that Activision Blizzard withheld pay raises from certain employees based on their ...

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Overwatch 2 under "mass DDos attack" on launch, says Blizzard (VG247)

Overwatch 2 has been experiencing server issues and a "mass DDoS attack" on its launch.

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Is Overwatch 2 down? How to check Blizzard servers status (Radio Times)

The Overwatch 2 servers hit some trouble at launch, but are they back up and online now? Here's how to find out.

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Blizzard says Overwatch 2 servers are under 'mass DDoS attack ... (Economic Times)

On the launch day of Overwatch 2, the games servers experienced DDoS attacks that prevented players from joining the free-to-play launch.

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Activision Blizzard Overwatch 2: Is free beta release sign of things to ... (Capital.com)

Now that Overwatch 2 is live, could this be an indication of what gamers can expect from the Microsoft acquisition of ATVI?

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Blizzard Confirms DDoS Attack On Overwatch 2 Servers (DualShockers)

Overwatch 2 servers were attacked two times after its launch, which prevented many players from joining the servers and playing the game on day one.

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Overwatch 2 login issues prevent Blizzard staff from playing the game (Dexerto)

A former Blizzard employee bashed the company after he was unable ot play on launch day due to an issue linking his phone number.

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'Overwatch 2' launch plagued by DDOS attacks and disconnects (The Washington Post)

“Overwatch 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard's hero shooter “Overwatch,” launched Oct. 4 but many fans eager to play were plagued with ...

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