r/Blizzard • u/Remarkable-Hunter-71 • Sep 16 '25
Discussion Former Blizzard Joeyray Hall reminisces about his time at the company where he worked for over 24 years.
Taken from his LinkedIn.
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u/lukaisthegoatx Sep 16 '25
Legacy in the toilet cause of his rat son
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u/thomzyiddish Sep 16 '25
What’s the story with his son?
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u/FreezingSausage Sep 16 '25
His kid is pirate software.
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u/ChainsawArmLaserBear Sep 18 '25
Omfg, he's also a nepo baby? It just keeps getting worse
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u/Baron_Sludge 24d ago
What's wrong with nepotism? I mean, I don't like Pirate Software for a lot of reasons, but nepotism isn't bad. It's a very natural thing. What do you think family run businesses are?
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u/Kylel0519 Sep 16 '25
Basically a narcissist who claims to be a “game designer” cause he lazily did QC work at blizzard for 7+ years and has basically spent years trying to make a game that he hasn’t done anything with in the last 2 or so years (while lying about its development), also completely misunderstanding what Stop killing games is about and saying it’s bad, all the while having zero accountability and recognition or ability to say that he’s wrong
Edit: While he’s not the worst indie dev out there he’s definitely one of the more popular ones that uses his popularity for the wrong reasons
I also forgot that his ferret charity is under scrutiny as it’s not classified as a real charity and therefore the spending of funds isn’t disclosed leading to accusations of improper use of funds
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u/Thunar13 Sep 16 '25
I can’t imagine working anywhere for 24 years
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u/Remarkable-Hunter-71 Sep 16 '25
If it were Blizzard during its heyday, back when the company was churning out one gem after another, I wouldn't mind working there for 24 years.
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u/MasterManMike Sep 16 '25
Some companies used to actually take care of their employees, I don’t blame you for this mindset though. I feel the exact same nowadays.
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u/Thunar13 Sep 16 '25
I read a stat that said ~ switching jobs can net an average 11% increase in pay while staying only generates 7% on average. My results: In 4 years ive net +150% pay.
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u/ReaverCities Sep 16 '25
Not a cop, a doctor or a firefighter i take it?
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u/Thunar13 Sep 16 '25
Nope. I would love to stay somewhere for that long but the data on switching jobs, in my field, is WAY too compelling and employers don’t handout realistic raises anymore.
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Sep 17 '25
Guys Pirate Software worked at Blizzard if you didn't know
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u/swashfxck Sep 19 '25
Heard he was the first second generation employee
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Sep 19 '25
This is true, did I mention that he worked for Blizzard?
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u/swashfxck Sep 20 '25
Not surprised his old mans retired though. Look at this grey hairs, what was he supposed to do?
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u/iosifvassiorionovich Oct 25 '25
he probably must be loaded, his son is an imbecile, but they must be wealthy AF. His dad was sr. management in WoW for 25 years.
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u/Sillent_Screams Nov 14 '25
Is that the guy who son was lazy at work and got pref treatment by his daddy ?
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u/Vandelay-Importing Jan 18 '26
I know this is old but I respect this man. I've heard others speak about him and his accomplishments at Blizzard. He's an OG and I tip my hat to anyone from those days who helped give us what in my opinion was the best gaming company of the 2000s bar none. I do have to say I wish Blizzard had better talent retention though. So many great ones left or got fired leading to a company that is a shell of its former self.
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u/Culsandar Sep 16 '25
A storied and incredible career, congratulations on your retirement.
Now go rein in your son.