Michelle Ballestrasse
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About Michelle Ballestrasse
Michelle Ballestrasse is a freelance writer, editor, blogger, and baker born and bred in the Bay Area. She starts every day with coffee and a keyboard, and winds down with wine and whatever's new on Steam. Also an avid irer of alliteration.
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Stardew Valley Player's "Never Gonna Give You Up" Is Perfect Rickroll
A Stardew Valley player composed the first few refrains of Rick Astley's internet hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" with the game's flute and drum blocks.

Activision Blizzard Sued For Unfair Labor Practices [UPDATED]
The Communications Workers of America is filing unfair labor practice charges against Activision Blizzard for alleged employee intimidation.

Overwatch's McCree Is Getting a New Name, Story Content Delayed
Blizzard has broken its social media silence to announce that the cowboy McCree, named after a former employee involved in DFEH suit, will be renamed.

Activision Blizzard Employees Form Coalition To Oppose Auditing Law Firm
Employees from different Activision Blizzard offices have united in protest of CEO Bobby Kotick's choice of WilmerHale as a third-party auditor.

Activision Blizzard Employees Detail "Broken" HR Department, HR Head Leaves
Blizzard's HR head Jesse Meschuk has stepped down following accusations that the company's HR department was "broken" and protected aggressors.

Activision Blizzard CEO Addresses Lawsuit, Agrees To Outside Audit & Changes [UPDATED]
Robert Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, has sent out a company-wide email responding to the recent lawsuit filed against the company.

WoW Devs Have Done "Almost No Work" During Activision Blizzard Controversy
WoW's Senior System Designer stated on Twitter that his team has effectively ceased working on the game following the allegations and lawsuit.

Activision Blizzard Employees To Strike In Protest Of Leadership
In the wake of a recent lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard, the company's employees are organizing a strike outside Blizzard's Irvine campus.

Activision Blizzard Sued By California For Harassment, Abuse, & Frat Culture
The State of California has filed a lawsuit against gaming giant Activision Blizzard for alleged sexual discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.

Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Finally Leaves Alpha Eight Years Later
Ubisoft's troubled pirate sim Skull & Bones has finally hit a major development milestone, as the game es alpha for the first time in 8 years.