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On October 04 2018 13:28 [Phantom] wrote:
I'm genuinely sad. Like wtf in the last couple of years we have lost Metzen, Mike, Rob Pardo, Ben Brode, Wei Wang. At this point I'm expecting Dustin Browder and, Jeff Kaplan and Samwise to announce retirement next year.
I just don't understand. If I had a dream, and I co-founded a company, and then that company became one of the biggest ever, producing some of the most critically aclaimed videogames there are, and I was the president….I would never think of leaving. They'd have to take company papers from my dead body cause I'd not give them away otherwise.
We'll never know if something happened or not, but honestly he seemed like such a cool guy, would love to meet him some day and hear some stories.
Holy shit, those guys all left?! I had no idea. Oh well, best of luck to Mr Morhaime. Seems he was a well regarded figure in the scene and will be missed.
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after a bit more thought here is what i have...
ATVI revenue went from $1.63 B in Q2 of 2017 to $1.655B in Q2 of 2018. that is weak growth in an environment where NASDAQ is soaring. investors expect big growth when we are in a big bull market.
Portion of Revenue from PC games FELL from 31% in first half of 2017 to 27% in 2018.
Blizzard's Monthly Active Users have fallen 9 MILLION in the last year.,, from 46 million to 37 million. OUCH.
Morhaime got pushed out the door. Its not like he is leaving for some new venture like Pardo did. Kotick is fast with his executions. Guitar Hero got canned super fast after 1 title of mediocre performance. Skylanders had 1 season of weak results. Kotick acted swiftly and decisively. Kotick is doing the same thing with Blizzard.
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Italy3740 Posts
best of luck to him, a pillar for Blizzard and for the SC world 
fingers crossed for the future of SC2, let's hope it will be kept as it is now (if not better)
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Germany3367 Posts
This is very sad to hear. Pretty sure SC2 wouldn't be where it is without him.
Thank you, Mr. Morhaime, and GLHF in the future!
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Ah wow... one of the few folks at Blizzard I felt was keeping SC alive. I'm pretty sad to hear that he's leaving.
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ah he loved sc
thanks for everything Mike
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United Kingdom12071 Posts
EDIT: Nevermind, I got this wrong I think.
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What he build with Blizzard is absolutely legendary. It does not matter if he was pushed out the door or left voluntarily, he had an incredible long and good run. The games of this company have given me so many great moments and memories. He did a wonderful job with this company and I will miss him.
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Thank you for everything Mike, may your future be bright. ♥
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Thanks for everything mr Mike !
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Czech Republic12134 Posts
No, we should thank you, Mike.
Thanks for all the fish and good luck in whatever you want to do(even being a rich rentier  ). Thanks Mike!
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Mike Morhaime stepping down?
Feels like the conclusion of an era.
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You will be missed Mike, as one of the greatest SC fans out there.
...and Blizzard has yet to announce anything concerning WCS 2019 and future development of SC2, I have a real bad feeling about this.
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On October 04 2018 21:02 [F_]aths wrote:
Mike Morhaime stepping down?
Feels like the conclusion of an era.
Having grown up with Silicon & Synapse, I feel it too.
Damn, got something in my eye
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On October 04 2018 16:01 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
after a bit more thought here is what i have...
ATVI revenue went from $1.63 B in Q2 of 2017 to $1.655B in Q2 of 2018. that is weak growth in an environment where NASDAQ is soaring. investors expect big growth when we are in a big bull market.
Portion of Revenue from PC games FELL from 31% in first half of 2017 to 27% in 2018.
Blizzard's Monthly Active Users have fallen 9 MILLION in the last year.,, from 46 million to 37 million. OUCH.
Morhaime got pushed out the door. Its not like he is leaving for some new venture like Pardo did. Kotick is fast with his executions. Guitar Hero got canned super fast after 1 title of mediocre performance. Skylanders had 1 season of weak results. Kotick acted swiftly and decisively. Kotick is doing the same thing with Blizzard.
Knowing this... It doesn't look good for Blizzard funded sc2 esports :/
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On October 04 2018 07:14 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
I truly believe that this amazing community has the potential to be a shining light to the rest of the industry by setting a positive example of inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance toward others. In the words of one of Blizzard’s core values: remember to always play nice; play fair. I know this community is capable of changing the world.
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Sometimes i just hate these official statements. Only Oscar awards have higher level of smugness in their speeches.
Everyone so offended and fragile these days.....
Hats off to Mike for everything he's done, i like the guy. Just hating the current culture.
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On October 04 2018 21:47 Beyond Magic wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2018 07:14 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
I truly believe that this amazing community has the potential to be a shining light to the rest of the industry by setting a positive example of inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance toward others. In the words of one of Blizzard’s core values: remember to always play nice; play fair. I know this community is capable of changing the world.
Sometimes i just hate these official statements. Only Oscar awards have higher level of smugness in their speeches.
Everyone so offended and fragile these days.....
Hats off to Mike for everything he's done, i like the guy. Just hating the current culture.
Looks like you're the one that's flustered by this statement...
What does it change for you that a company that wishes to sell games is more inclusive. It's in their best interest... The gaming market has always been targeting young males. By changing company culture and representing all facets of society inside their games, they can make their targeted market larger.
Everything is not about you...
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On October 04 2018 21:47 Beyond Magic wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2018 07:14 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
I truly believe that this amazing community has the potential to be a shining light to the rest of the industry by setting a positive example of inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance toward others. In the words of one of Blizzard’s core values: remember to always play nice; play fair. I know this community is capable of changing the world.
Sometimes i just hate these official statements. Only Oscar awards have higher level of smugness in their speeches. Everyone so offended and fragile these days..... Hats off to Mike for everything he's done, i like the guy. Just hating the current culture.
You're right, nothing seems to offend people more than inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance in the current culture.
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