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Report: Microsoft open to Call of Duty appearing on PlayStation Plus

Game Developer

The Xbox maker has reportedly told Sony it won't prevent the franchise from appearing on PlayStation Plus if it succeeds in purchasing Activision Blizzard.

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Report: Microsoft is willing to put Call of Duty in PS Plus

GamesIndustry.biz

Microsoft has offered Sony the right to include Call of Duty within its PS Plus subscription service, Bloomberg reports. This is in addition to the deal that would guarantee Call of Duty comes to PlayStation, Nintendo and Steam platforms for at least the next ten years. One of the concerns from regulators around this deal is the impact subscriptions and streaming may have on the future of gaming, and whether Call of Duty (in particular) would give Microsoft an unassailable advantage over its com

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The Chinese Room releases roundtables with Josh Sawyer, other devs

Game Developer

Obsidian's Josh Sawyer, streamer Xmiramira and more talk to The Chinese Room about what makes video games a different kind of art form.

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A Complete Guide to Salesforce QA Testing in 2023

Rocket Brush Studio

Salesforce is, without a doubt, the most recognized customer relationship management (CRM) tool. Due to the system being flexible and supporting companies of all sizes across every industry, it requires continuous testing, regular maintenance and constant feature upgrades in order for your business to remain competitive.

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Twitch takes alleged hate group off approved charities list

Game Developer

The inclusion of LGB Alliance and Autism Speaks raises concerns about Twitch's vetting process for its approved charities.

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Loot box State of Play 2022: Regulatory and policy research developments

GamesIndustry.biz

Loot boxes and other in-game microtransactions involving randomisation have been controversial for at least the past five years. The latest research has presented conflicting evidence as to whether loot box purchasing is practically harmful to players' wellbeing. Some have called these products gambling-like due to conceptual similarities. Indeed, regulators in many countries tried to see whether existing gambling law can be applied to regulate loot boxes.

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Keywords acquires PR firm LabCom

GamesIndustry.biz

Keywords has announced the acquisition of Milan-based PR and communications agency LabCom. The terms of the acquisition included an initial cash consideration of €1 million, with Keywords issuing "up to 12,412 new ordinary shares as consideration three years following the acquisition date provided certain conditions are met.". LabCom tackles video games PR in Italy, for the likes of Riot Games, Konami and Bethesda, among others.

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UK mobile studio Hutch extends four-day week plans after successful trial

Game Developer

Hutch revealed it saw a lower turnover of staff and higher job offer acceptance rates during the trial.

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"Call of Duty would have a notable impact on subscriber numbers"

GamesIndustry.biz

Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has the potential to rejuvenate games subscriptions, says a leading industry analyst. It's been a tough year for the subscriptions business model. Microsoft says that it has around 25 million subscribers to Game Pass, which is ten million fewer than it had forecast for the financial year ending March 2022.

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Keywords buys integrated PR and communications agency LabCom

Game Developer

The PR company has previously worked with clients including Riot Games and Bethesda.

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How Half Mermaid designed IMMORTALITY’s match cut mechanic

Unity Blog

Half Mermaid’s Sam Barlow, creator of Telling Lies and Her Story , shares how his team created the match cut mechanic for their latest award-winning video-based game, IMMORTALITY.

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Everything but lost: Exploring the mesmerizing musical legacy of Outer Wilds

Game Developer

We gathered around the campfire with Outer Wilds composer Andrew Prahlow to learn how music birthed a universe.

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Gamedev tips from Unity Asset Store publishers: 2022 roundup

Unity Blog

In this roundup of #UnityTips takeovers on the @AssetStore Twitter handle, discover the top actionable tips for game developers from the past year.

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Sonic Frontiers has sold 2.5 million copies worldwide

Game Developer

That total includes both physical and digital sales.

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Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio

Deconstructor of Fun

In Today’s Email ? Supercell announced over a year ago that they will be opening a studio in North America. Very recently they announced that they will actually form two teams - and today we will review what we know about the teams so far. On the go? Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got ? TWiG #212 - Apple's New Price Points / Game Genre Taxonomy pt 2 / Nintendo's Mobile Strategy ?

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Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course reaches 2 million copies sold

Game Developer

Like the original game, Cuphead 's final expansion has become a delicious hit.

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If you leave a company on bad terms (say you abruptly quit because you felt discriminated against), how do you frame this for your next employer?

Ask a Game Dev

Leaving a company on bad terms can be difficult to recover from, especially if you don’t take steps beforehand. What hiring managers typically look for in addition to the skills needed are the candidate’s professionalism and genuine interest in doing the job. As a candidate, you need to present potential employers with a narrative that is both factually accurate and portrays you as a professional who wants to do the job.

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2022 In Review | Podcast

GamesIndustry.biz

In our latest podcast, the GamesIndustry.biz team gathers around their mics to look back at some of the biggest stories and trends of the year. Using a recent edition of This Week In Business as a jumping off point, we discuss whether 2022 was a weak year for new video games (as some folks believe) and how well the line-up compares to previous years.

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Loot Boxes Likely To Continue Their Presence In Fifa 23

Game Wisdom

Loot Boxes Likely To Continue Their Presence In Fifa 23 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com. With the UK government’s recent decision not to ban the contentious in-game monetisation system, loot boxes have been effectively given the green light, and Electronic Arts (EA) has announced it is most likely to continue using them in FIFA 23’s … The post Loot Boxes Likely To Continue Their Presence In Fifa 23 appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Unity Art and Tools Humble Bundles Return on Encore

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com. Unity Art and Tools Humble Bundles Return on Encore. The Unity Art and Tools Humble Bundles are back as part of the Humble Holiday Encore. The Unity Tools Bundle is a large collection of tools and extensions for Unity, while the Unity Art Bundle is a collection of art assets and art focused tools for Unity. Both bundles are … Unity Art and Tools Humble Bundles Return on Encore Read More.

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