Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China
The news comes with Activision Blizzard's parent company cutting jobs across the board.
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Published: 8 July 2026
Source: Game Developer (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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