In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the leadership changes following Activision's acquisition, the end of Activision Blizzard's hybrid work model for QA staff, and their settlement of a California discrimination lawsuit. He also explores Microsoft's role in the settlement and speculates about a potential new CEO at Activision. (0:00) Introduction (2:03) Leadership changes post Activision's acquisition (9:39) End of hybrid work model for QA staff at Activision Blizzard (13:20) Activision Blizzard settles California discrimination lawsuit (26:02) Discussion on the settlement of harassment claims at Activision (30:11) The role of Microsoft in the settlement and its potential impact on future changes at Activision (33:12) Question: Potential for a new CEO at Activision (38:20) Closing remarks and reflections on the past year