Marathon director was reportedly fired by Bungie for inappropriate conducts

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Marathon director was reportedly fired by Bungie for inappropriate conducts

Bungie can't catch a rest. After the wave of layoffs in july, the American studio has been hit by a new controversy.

Bloomberg reports that Christopher Barret, Marathon's former director, was fired for inappropriate conduct. The company reportedly terminated his contract following an internal investigation that resulted in at least eight female employees complaining about Barrett's conduct.

The article states that Barrett allegedly blackmailed his victims, saying that he could use his position to give them a boost in their careers. He also tried to get them to play "Truth or Dare" during working hours, and made remarks about their appearance.

Last March, Christopher Barret was replaced by Joe Ziegler as head of the team in charge of Marathon.

Source: bloomberg.com

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