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At the core of the scandal are allegations that Activision Blizzard’s CEO, Bobby Kotick, knew about pervasive misconduct within the company for years but failed to act. According to a Wall Street Journal report, allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and even threats were swept under the rug or ignored altogether. Notably, it is claimed that Kotick was aware of misconduct at Sledgehammer Games in 2016, which reportedly resulted in legal settlements, yet he did not inform the company’s board of directors.