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Activision CEO Apologizes After Employees Threaten to Walk Out

(Bloomberg) -- Activision Blizzard Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bobby Kotick responded to the threat

Activision CEO Apologizes After Employees Threaten to Walk Out

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