Fighting game developer previously accused of sexual harassment confirmed to be working on Avatar Legends a week before…

Paramount Game Studios has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, who faces past sexual harassment allegations, is working as a backend programmer on Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. This confirmation comes after public scrutiny of his involvement, with the publisher stating he is an individual contributor focused on programming and engine architecture. Zaimont's past behavior at Lab Zero Games led to lawsuits from former colleagues, though the terms of their settlement were not disclosed.

• Entities
• Person: Mike Zaimont
• Game: Indivisible
• Game: Skullgirls
• Topic: Harassment Allegations
• Company: Gameplay Group
• Company: Paramount Games Studio
• Topic: Game Development
• Game: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
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