https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/16/18226581/activision-blizzard-layoffs-executive-pay-unions > On Tuesday afternoon, Activision Blizzard told approximately 800 employees they were being laid off. > The company, which is comprised of Call of Duty publisher Activision Publishing, World of Warcraft and Overwatch developer Blizzard Entertainment, Candy Crush maker King Digital, Major League Gaming, and more did not have a bad year. In fact, it “achieved record results in 2018,” Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said during an investor call.