Warner Bros. San Diego

San Diego, United States

Warner Bros. San Diego, also known as WB Games San Diego, is a video game development studio under Warner Bros. focused on creating interactive entertainment experiences.

CCI Score

23.82

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Warner Bros. Games Shuts Down WB Games San Diego

Warner Bros. Games closed WB Games San Diego as part of a broader strategic restructuring that involved shuttering multiple studios, leading to significant layoffs and signaling a shift towards prioritizing blockbuster franchises over diverse creative projects.

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Warner Bros. San Diego is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

FEB

25

2025

Warner Bros. Games Shuts Down WB Games San Diego
-35.06

Warner Bros. Games closed WB Games San Diego as part of a broader strategic restructuring that involved shuttering multiple studios, leading to significant layoffs and signaling a shift towards prioritizing blockbuster franchises over diverse creative projects.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 24

The abrupt closure of WB Games San Diego reflects a corporate decision that prioritized profit margins and a streamlined franchise focus at the expense of employee welfare and creative diversity. Such cost-cutting measures disrupt labor stability and can be seen as a neglect of ethical responsibilities toward workers.

Warner Bros. Games Shuts Down Monolith, Player First, And WB San Diego – Wonder Woman Game Canceled
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 24

The strategic restructuring, marked by the shuttering of multiple studios, indicates a move towards consolidating market power around fewer, highly lucrative franchises. This consolidation can reduce market competition and concentration in creative industries, reinforcing corporate dominance.

Warner Bros. Games Shuts Down Monolith, Player First, And WB San Diego – Wonder Woman Game Canceled
FEB

25

2025

Warner Bros. Studio Closure Affects WB Games San Diego
-30.67

On February 25, 2025, Warner Bros. announced the shutdown of three of its game development studios, including WB Games San Diego, as part of a strategic shift to restructure its investments. The decision, driven by cost-cutting and financial concerns, raises serious questions about the company’s commitment to ethical business practices and the welfare of its employees.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 24

The decision to shut down WB Games San Diego as part of a broader studio closure reflects a business practice that prioritizes financial restructuring over the long-term welfare of employees and the creative workforce. This cold, strategic move demonstrates a disregard for community impact and worker well-being, contributing to an environment where corporate decisions can exacerbate economic inequalities.

Warner Bros. shuts down Monolith, Player First Games & WB Games San Diego
-20

Economic and Structural Influence

March 24

The studio closures are part of a broader economic restructuring within Warner Bros., reflecting a prioritization of financial expediency over long-term industry stability and employee security. This decision underscores concerns about economic influences that undermine the structural support for creative industries and contribute to wider economic authoritarian practices.

Warner Bros. shuts down Monolith, Player First Games & WB Games San Diego
DEC

04

2023

Union Recognition for WB Animation and Cartoon Network Production Workers
69.73

Warner Bros. recognizes unionization efforts among its animation production workforce, marking a strong commitment to labor rights and fair labor practices that empower workers and counter exploitative practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 24

The union recognition demonstrates Warner Bros. San Diego’s commitment to upholding labor rights by officially recognizing the unionization of animation production workers. This move not only reinforces fair labor practices but also undermines authoritarian labor practices that have historically exploited workers, aligning with anti-fascist priorities by empowering the workforce.

Warner Recognizes Unionization for WB Animation, Cartoon Network Production Workers
MAY

08

2023

Shareholder Resolution Demands Political Spending Transparency at Warner Brothers Discovery
65.83

A shareholder resolution is calling for increased transparency in corporate electoral spending at Warner Brothers Discovery. The resolution, which also casts a spotlight on its subsidiaries including WB Games San Diego, advocates for the full disclosure of both direct and indirect political contributions. This push for transparency is viewed favorably by anti‐fascist observers as a step toward reducing corporate complicity in undermining democratic processes.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 24

The shareholder resolution emphasizes the need for transparency in corporate political spending, urging disclosure of political contributions that may otherwise foster undue influence over democratic processes. This initiative supports anti-fascist principles by seeking to curtail covert financial support for political campaigns, thereby reducing potential complicity in authoritarian practices. Although the resolution targets Warner Brothers Discovery as a whole, its implications extend to affiliated entities including WB Games San Diego, positioning the company in a context of improved accountability.

Political disclosure at Warner Brothers Discovery
MAY

02

2023

Warner Bros. to Disclose Political Spending
49.29

Following a proposal by New York State Comptroller, Warner Bros. committed to publicly disclosing its state and local political contributions, as well as details about its political spending. This move, revealed in a letter to the New York State Common Retirement Fund on May 2, 2023, is seen as a step towards greater transparency in corporate political financing.
+60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 24

Warner Bros.' commitment to disclose its political contributions and lobbying efforts represents a positive move towards transparency, enabling public accountability in corporate political spending. However, the fact that the measure was prompted by external pressure implies that proactive ethical practices could be improved further.

Warner Bros. to Reveal Political Spending After NY Fund Proposal