Mike Morhaime is no longer the CEO of Blizzard

Mike Morhaime, the man who co-founded gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment in 1991 (originally under the name Silicon & Synapse) and oversaw the launch of numerous hit franchises, including Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft, has stepped down as president and CEO. 

J. Allen Brack, who previously served as executive producer and senior VP for World of Warcraft, will be taking on the lead role, while Morhaime will stay as an advisor. 

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In his farewell post, published on Blizzard's website, Morhaime didn't share the reasons for his departure.  Read more...

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