There is no way to begin to describe how outraged, hurt, and disappointed we are in Activision, Blizzard, and the irresponsible leadership thereof. Women in the gaming industry have suffered for years in silence; our jobs, wages, and passions would be jeopardized by the backlash of speaking up. Even in game, we are harassed, threatened, and violated by men who hear our feminine voices as permission to slander us.

As repeatedly shown by the company in question, we understand that no significant action has been taken to seriously combat this issue. Words, apologies, and promises are not enough. You have shown us we simply cannot trust empty PR statements. We need proof, proof that your company is willing to put in the work to change. 

We ask that Jesse McCree of Overwatch's name be changed fully and canonically to Matthew Mercer, his voice actor, who has shown incredible support to the women affected by the company's negligence. We ask that the previous name be fully removed from the game and lore, as the man who inspired that name represents to us and participated in the predatory behavior endorsed by your company's complacence. We understand this will take a lot of work and wish to facilitate a crunch free workplace for game developers, however women have put a lot of work into your game. Women have coded, designed, worked, acted, and written tirelessly in a hostile environment for your game. Women play your game, stream your game, and love your game. Overwatch's poster child herself is a queer woman! We need to know your support goes past public relations and image.

The women of gaming are watching, and it's high noon.