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These are the text messages that allegedly got a former Bungie executive fired, according to a court document written by Sony
A lawsuit between Sony and a fired Bungie director is getting messy. Sony have revealed the text messages sent by the former director, which they say are proof of his "predatory behaviour" and justify their decision to dismiss him. Christopher Barrett was removed from his position last year in a dramatic reshuffle and it was later revealed that the reasons included alleged "inappropriate" and "unwanted" messages to female staff at the studio. In response to the allegations, Barrett sued Bungie and parent company Sony for breach of contract and defamation, claiming that the investigation that led to his dismissal was a "sham". The real reason for his firing, he says, was to stop a big bonus payout of over $45 million.
But lo, the Streisand effect has been initiated. His lawsuit has invited Sony to roll up their sleeves and dip their arms into their big gritty bag of exhibits. Examples of the texts he allegedly sent to employees have been revealed in a court filing.
Sony shares examples of 'sexually charged' texts from former Destiny 2 director who claims Bungie fired him unfairly to avoid paying millions
Sony has responded to a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed in December 2024 by former Destiny 2 and Marathon game director Christopher Barrett, saying Barrett's termination in 2024 was "justified," and that his lawsuit is "meritless." To back up its claim, Sony included multiple examples of written communications between Barrett and female subordinates in its reply, which it claims "reveal his pattern of misconduct."..
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This Week In Destiny - 02/20/2025
This Week in Destiny we’re making our way through the gripping Heresy: Act I storyline. The current narrative really went full throttle right out of the gate, and our characters have not stopped pushing ahead. While we’relooking forward to what Act II brings in just a few weeks, we’ve got lots to pay attention to in other parts of the game, so let’s get into it.
• Class Glaives and Swords update
• Grandmaster Nightfalls unlock next week
• Sundered Doctrine Showmatch
• #D2FashionFeedback themes for this week
• Show us your Heresy Fashion looks
Read the rest of the TWID here.
• Class Glaives and Swords update
• Grandmaster Nightfalls unlock next week
• Sundered Doctrine Showmatch
• #D2FashionFeedback themes for this week
• Show us your Heresy Fashion looks
Read the rest of the TWID here.
This Week In Destiny - 02/13/2025
This Week in Destiny, we have a new Exotic mission available. Have you completed it yet? If you are still focusing on the dungeon that launched on Friday, completing Expert runs of The Nether, or trying to get some of the new PvP, Vanguard, or Gambit weapons, who can blame you? There's a lot to do! With that in mind, we'll try not to take much of your time with today's topics.
• Dungeon Race completed
• Our latest Exotic mission is available
• The Trials of Osiris revamp is here
• Iron Banner is back next week
• Important update regarding account linking
• Have you tried the new Holochips?
• Take a look at our next Bungie Rewards
• More #D2FashionFeedback
• Black History Month is here
• Another successful Game2Give
Read the rest of the TWID here.
• Dungeon Race completed
• Our latest Exotic mission is available
• The Trials of Osiris revamp is here
• Iron Banner is back next week
• Important update regarding account linking
• Have you tried the new Holochips?
• Take a look at our next Bungie Rewards
• More #D2FashionFeedback
• Black History Month is here
• Another successful Game2Give
Read the rest of the TWID here.