Industry News July 7, 2022 Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra responds to Diablo Immortal controversy: “The monetization comes in at the end game” Mike Ybarra, the president of Blizzard Entertainment, has tried to defend the controversial monetization model of Diablo Immortal. He thinks that it is still a gameplay-first project with a free campaign.
Industry News November 17, 2021 Jen Oneal was offered equal contract only after she tendered her resignation as Blizzard co-lead It’s been revealed that Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra have been asking management for equal contracts to co-lead Blizzard. Oneal, however, was offered one only after she informed the company about her resignation.
Industry News October 24, 2019 Mike Ybarra destination unveiled: from Xbox to Blizzard. What is he walking into? Earlier this month Mike Ybarra left Microsoft after 20 years with the company. Now we know what his next gig is going to be.
Industry News October 10, 2019 Microsoft veteran Mike Ybarra leaves Xbox company Mike Ybarra, corporate vice president of Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft’s Mixer streaming platform, is leaving the company after nearly 20 years.