Activision Blizzard won\u2019t appear at The Game Awards after controversy After multiple controversies in 2021, The Game Awards has confirmed they will not be highlighting Activision Blizzard in any way outside of their nominations on the night. Upcoming titles like Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 won\u2019t make an appearance, with no trailers to be shown on the night. The Game Awards is meant to be a celebration of the industry, with the night of nights crowning many titles \u2014 including the coveted Game of the Year award. However, in 2021, Activision Blizzard will be effectively blacked out from celebrations, with organizers confirming the developer won\u2019t be making any appearances outside of their award nominations. \u201cBeyond its nominations, I can confirm that Activision Blizzard will not be a part of this year\u2019s The Game Awards,\u201d founder Geoff Keighley said on December 3. Beyond its nominations, I can confirm that Activision|Blizzard will not be a part of this year\u2019s #TheGameAwards \u2014 Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) December 4, 2021 The studio is nominated for two awards on the night. Warzone is a contender in the Best Ongoing Game category, while Call of Duty is up for consideration in Best Esports Game. Outside of that though, no Activision Blizzard games will be revealed or announced on the night. This includes the anticipated launches of Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. Keighley claimed the awards are \u201ca time of celebration for this industry\u201d and \u201cthere is no place for abuse, harassment, or predatory practices in any company.\u201d Activision Blizzard has been in the spotlight across 2021 after a California government department report highlighted sexual harassment at the company. \u201cI also realize we have a big platform which can accelerate and inspire change. We are committed to that, but we all need to work together to build a better and a more inclusive environment so everyone feels safe to build the world\u2019s best games,\u201d Keighley continued. \u201cAll of us are accountable to this standard. Incredible games \u2014 and the talented developers who build them \u2014 are who we want to celebrate.\u201d It comes after an interview with Keighley in the Washington Post said the group was re-evaluating their relationship with Activision Blizzard. Currently, Activision president Rob Kostich is listed on The Game Awards\u2019 advisory board. The Washington Post\u2019s report stated, \u201cKeighley\u2026 supported people coming forward with their stories but also didn\u2019t want to diminish developers\u2019 opportunities to spotlight their games.\u201d Since the report went out, some have called on Keighley to remove Kostich from The Game Awards\u2019 advisory board. The Game Awards 2021 are expected to go ahead on December 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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