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UK retailer GAME cuts jobs as remaining staff put under new contracts

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GAME's non-management staff will now work under a zero-hours contract where their salary and minimum hours aren't fully guaranteed.

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Kickstarter vs. Retail: Distributing Your Board Game

Brand Game Development

Kickstarter vs. retail: it’s an epic battle for the ages. We live in a world where over $165 million of the tabletop game industry’s $1.5 Obviously, retail’s going the way of the dodo. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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GameStop's crypto plans collapse as retailer prepares to shut NFT marketplace

Game Developer

"GameStop has decided to wind down our NFT marketplace due to the continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space." "

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What Do Board Game Retailers Care About the Most?

Brand Game Development

When you’re making your first board game, retail distribution is probably not top of mind. Many creators choose to focus on making a brilliant game, well play-tested, with great art, and good Kickstarter potential. In my game development experience, I’ve never sought out retail distribution.

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Roblox teams with Walmart on real-life ecommerce store within platform

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hopes Walmart (and other retailers) bring their stores to its platform so it can become a one-stop destination for Gen Z players. Roblox Corp.

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Sony sued for $7.9 billion over UK PlayStation Store pricing

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Players in the UK claim Sony has unfairly jacked up PlayStation Store prices and created a monopoly after preventing third-party retailers from selling digital games.

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Spec Ops: The Line suddenly delisted from PC stores

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Yager's beloved shooter was pulled from PC retailers without any explanation, and 2K has so far not said why.

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