In January, Microsoft said it was buying the Call of Duty
maker for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history as
global technology giants stake their claims to a virtual future.
Sebastian Knutsson, one of the founders of King, is stepping
down from his role as chief creative officer, the Candy Crush maker said.
President Humam Sakhnini, who worked for six years at King
and 12 years at Activision Blizzard, is also stepping down from his role, with
Tjodolf Sommestad replacing him. According to the company, Sakhnini is stepping
down to return to the United States.
This executive shakeup comes at a time when Activision is
already facing a lawsuit from California regulators alleging the company
"fostered a sexist culture".
Activision has also been the subject of investigative
stories detailing allegations of sexual harassment internally, and its
employees have staged walkouts to protest the company's response to the issues.
During its fourth-quarter earnings announcement, Activision
said King's in-game net bookings grew 14 percent year-over-year, driven by 20
percent growth in its largest franchise, Candy Crush. © Reuters
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