Treyarch makes a statement against sexism, bullying in studio culture
Activision Blizzard-owned Treyarch Studios makes an official statement against sexism, bullying and other forms of discrimination.
As the year draws to a close, the lawsuits against Activision Blizzard continue to debate and draw attention to discrimination and toxic office culture in the video game industry. Other companies have begun addressing the allegations in their own studios, so it may not be surprising to hear that game developer Activision Treyarch Studios issued a statement on the subject. According to a post shared recently on social media, Treyarch Studios there is no place for sexism, harassment or other forms of discrimination in its culture.
Back in July, DFEH has filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and focus on sexual harassment, discrimination and unfair working conditions in the company. This includes allegations that former Treyarch Studios director Dan Bunting, who has since left the studio, sexually harassed a female employee in 2017.
The official verified Treyarch Studios Twitter account recently released a statement reaching out to the… Discrimination controversies plague the industry. While the message doesn’t mention any specific incidents at Treyarch Studios – or Activision Blizzard in general – it makes it clear what the studio’s official position is. According to the message, Treyarch Studios is comprised of “world-class, talented, intelligent creative professionals who strive to do our best,” meaning there’s no room for segregation. discrimination within corporate walls.
Looks like the post was made to make sure Treyarch Studios’ location is clear as the new year approaches. The studio may be best known for creating Call of Duty ZombieS. With Call of Duty: VanguardZombies mode of receiving problematic feedback From fans, the developers may have decided to try and settle other controversies before they could gain traction. Miranda Due, Treyarch’s production partner, says that the post was written by the women of Treyarch Studios – specifically, people who have been affected by the company’s toxic past.
Miranda Due goes on to say that Treyarch Studios is fighting for a better future and that change has to happen from within. When addressing concerns about the truthfulness of the statement, she stated that the women of Treyarch Studios needed support, not skepticism. When writing, Activision Blizzard has laid off more than 20 employees due to the discrimination controversy and related lawsuits. It remains to be seen exactly what Treyarch Studios planned for the new year to ensure the safety of its employees.
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