Activision Blizzard, a videogame maker, will pay around USD 50 million to settle a lawsuit by a California regulator. The lawsuit alleged that the company discriminated against women employees, denying them promotion opportunities and underpaying them. The settlement agreement states that the Civil Rights Department will withdraw the allegations and dismiss its systemic harassment-related claims. Activision also stated that no investigation substantiated allegations of systemic or widespread sexual harassment at the company. Additionally, Activision previously agreed to pay up to USD18 million to settle similar claims made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.