In this episode, I read you articles about Activision Blizzard forcing workers back to the office. I also pointed out what some governmental agencies had to say regarding disabilities and working from home as an accommodation. Mike Ybarra apparently flubbed a Q&A meeting. TwitchCon will happen this year, and IGN Fan Fest starts on February 18.
I also went into detail about Diablo III’s Season 28 (and Level with a Cause). Diablo II: Resurrected’s ladder season 3 is live. Diablo Immortal had some bug patches and Season 10 is live. Wowhead reported about Diablo IV Renown Overview.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard Is Forcing Workers Back To The Office”
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard planning to end full remote work”
- @LeastMyHairIsOk posted an insightful thread regarding Activision Blizzard’s insistence on returning to office and all the reasons why this is a terrible idea.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has a “Work at Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation” post.
- California Department of Public Health has information titled: “Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law”
- Equip for Equality (Illinois) has information titled: “Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation”
- Polygon posted an article titled: “Blizzard workers furious after ‘demoralizing’ Q&A meeting”
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Q&A with Blizzard leadership on return-to-office, bonuses leaves devs fuming”
- @CODE-CWA tweeted “pretends to be shocked” in regards to the Q&A
- TwitchCon 2023 will take place in France on 8-9 July, and in Las Vegas, Nevada on 20-22 October.
- TwitchCom 2023 FAQ does not include any information about COVID safety.
- Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 is now live!
- Maxroll posted: “Ladder Season 3 Patch 2.6 Maxroll Update” for Diablo II: Resurrected
- @WolfcryerYT tweeted a thread on Twitter that started with: “Level With A Cause: The past, present, and future. A thread (1/11)”
- @WolfcryerYT also tweeted information on how to participate in Level With a Cause at the start of Diablo III Season 28
- Blizzard posted: Diablo III Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Preview
- Maxroll posted: “Season 28 begins on February 24” which has plenty of useful information.
- Blizzard posted: Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes And Patch Notes For All Platforms
- @DiabloImmortal tweeted that the Alchemist’s Admixture Season 10 Battle Pass is now live
- @LifeatBlizzard tweeted a list of job opportunities in Diablo Immortal
- @RodFergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo)tweeted: “I wonder if we’ll hear about the next Beta? He quote-tweeted the Diablo account, highlighting Diablo IV at IGN Fan Fest
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Showcase at IGN Fan Fest on February 18, 10 AM PST”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Renown Overview Now Live”
- Pure Diablo posted Vidcast/Podcast Episode 19 featuring Leviathan
- BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale lasts up through February 27
- @Blizzard_Ent tweeted a wonderful drawing of The Butcher – but didn’t name who the artist was
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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