SAG-AFTRA says terms of controversial AI voice deal will inform future negotiations
Game Developer
JANUARY 11, 2024
"The terms in the Replica Studios Agreement are in alignment with and support the Interactive Media Agreement negotiations."
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Roblox Corp cutting jobs in China but says it has a "long term vision" for the market
Game Developer
OCTOBER 24, 2023
"[We're] committed to our long term vision and plan for the LuoBu platform in China."
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Unionization feels closer than ever as new long-term goals emerge
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2024
More and more game studios appear to be considering unionization, according to a panel at GDC 2024, indicating that formerly hushed whispers about labor unions are becoming full-blown roars.
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Unity Update Licensing Terms
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unity Update Licensing Terms In the aftermath of the Unity Runtime Fee fiasco on the of the major changes announced by Unity Create head Marc Whitten was: We will make sure that you can stay on the terms applicable for the version of Unity editor you are using – as long as you keep using … Unity Update Licensing Terms Read (..)
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Update to the Unity Editor Software Terms
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A summary of key changes we’ve made to the Unity Editor terms today to better support you, based on community feedback.
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Godot Engine launches funding initiative to fuel long-term growth
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The engine maker hopes its new development fund will give it more financial freedom and ensure it keeps up with the growing scale of its project.
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Unity updates user terms to reflect Runtime Fee changes
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The engine maker makes it more clear that Unity users will only be affected by the revised policy if they actively make a game using its updated engine in 2024.
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Remedy CEO: "Short-term" 45% Q1 revenue decline sets the stage for long-term growth
Game Developer
APRIL 26, 2023
Remedy's prepared to tough out its revenue losses until it begins to release games again, starting with the near-completed Alan Wake II.
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Unity removed terms of service from Github because "views were so low"
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Update : A company spokesperson has since clarified only the Github repository version of Unity's ToS were removed, while there was "never one moment" they weren't available on its website.
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BioWare lays off 50 staff as part of long-term reorganization
Game Developer
AUGUST 23, 2023
General manager Gary McKay called the round of job cuts "unavoidable" as BioWare works to secure its continuing health as a developer.
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Does Sony have a long-term software strategy? | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
In all the furore over Microsoft's record-breaking acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it's almost been possible to forget that Sony recently had a major acquisition of its own – a far cry from the scale of the Activision deal, certainly, and not even a match for the price tag of Microsoft's earlier Zenimax acquisition , but Sony's $3.6
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Embracer CEO says "painful" collapse of $2B partnership was about timing not terms
Game Developer
AUGUST 17, 2023
"It was more that they would like to do something in the future, but not now, which became a 'no' for us."
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Unity laying off 600 workers in search of "long-term and profitable growth"
Game Developer
MAY 3, 2023
The engine maker said that executing its restructuring plan will cost around $26 million.
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CI Games CEO lauds record annual revenues months after cutting 10 percent of jobs
Game Developer
APRIL 18, 2024
The Lords of the Fallen developer earned $60 million during fiscal 2023, representing its 'best ever' year in terms of revenue.
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Microsoft voluntarily recognizes 600-strong Activision Blizzard QA union
Game Developer
MARCH 11, 2024
'We all want to build long term, sustainable careers in this industry and having a seat at the table.'
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How General Hospital and Junji Ito lead to the hilarious horrors of Anthology of the Killer
Game Developer
MARCH 13, 2024
Stephen Gillmurphy and Tommy Tone talk about using the naturally-frayed edges of long-term serial narratives to explore absurd, hilarious, and creepy situations in Anthology of the Killer.
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Devs claim Apple has pulled a Unity in the EU with new Core Technology Fee
Game Developer
JANUARY 26, 2024
App Store devs interested in using third-party services in the EU will need to agree to new terms, and a fee that could eventually cost them €0.50 per install.
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Long-Term Retention - Why D180 is the New D30
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 8, 2020
While these metrics are of great help early in the journey, it’s long-term retention which is key to lasting success and a seat in the top-grossing charts. This post makes a case for long term-retention and why your focus should be first and foremost there. This framework is more for IAP-driven long-term retention games.
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Lethal Company sold an estimated 10 million copies
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2024
The beloved indie horror game is calculated to be doing extremely well in terms of sales and revenue.
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Unity's Just Not Into You, Indie Developer
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
How can you trust a business partner that will radically change the terms not only of your future relationship, but your existing one as well?
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Panic says it's time for Playdate developers to take center stage
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
"It's beyond our wildest dreams in terms of how many developers have embraced it and the quality of the titles that we're seeing." "
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Replacing MetroidVania
Game Developer
JANUARY 18, 2024
A playful dissection of the popular genre term and how video games can move on to better, more descriptive phrases.
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Diablo 3 Error Code 1: Simple Solutions For Long-Term Fixes
Game Errors
MARCH 13, 2023
The post Diablo 3 Error Code 1: Simple Solutions For Long-Term Fixes appeared first on Games Errors. Conclusion We hope these solutions have helped you repair the Diablo 3 Error Code 1. However, if the issue persists, please check our guide on how to stop your PC games from crashing.
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Phil Spencer: Xbox layoffs will ensure company has 'enough of the right people' to succeed
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
'I need to put us in the best position for long-term growth.'
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Humble Games lays off "valued colleagues" as restructuring begins
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
"We have experienced trends that required this restructure in order to ensure our long-term success."
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IATSE survey: Developers feel their jobs are unsustainable
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Game developers are worried that the game industry may eat itself alive due to crunch, unequal pay, and an inability to retain long-term workers.
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Unity says controversial Runtime Fee will have "minimal benefit" in 2024
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
"While we did not expect the introduction of the fees to be easy, the execution created friction with our customers and near-term headwinds."
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Zuckerberg acknowledges investor "discomfort" as Meta loses another $3.7B on Reality Labs
Game Developer
JULY 27, 2023
billion during the current fiscal year, but Zuckerberg has reiterated the mixed reality division represents a "very long-term bet." Reality Labs has now lost $7.7
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Microsoft and GLAAD partner to improve LGBTQ+ representation in Xbox games
Game Developer
JUNE 1, 2023
Xbox announced a "long-term partnership" with LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD to increase the number of queer characters in first-party Xbox games
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Atari relaunches Infogrames, acquires Totally Reliable Delivery Service
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 23, 2024
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but Atari said it includes the 2019 game, its trademarks, and "underlying property." Atari has announced the revival of the Infogrames brand, relaunching it as a publishing label. Read more
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Paradox writes off The Lamplighters League as a commercial failure
Game Developer
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A week after coming out, Harebrained Schemes' newest strategy title The Lamplighters League is being considered a "big disappointment" in terms of its commercial performance.
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Apple rule change allows EU developers to distribute iOS apps via web
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 12, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Apple has made further changes to its business terms in the European Union, now allowing developers to distribute their iOS apps via their own websites in addition to the App Store.
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Nintendo: Super Mario Bros. Movie has become "powerful touch point"
Game Developer
MAY 19, 2023
The Switch maker believes the animated flick has the potential to support its video game business in the long-term.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leads surge of new hits | Japan Monthly Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 15, 2024
Famitsu's latest data, shared with GamesIndustry.biz , shows that the second part of Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 remake saw the second biggest launch month ever in terms of physical sales for a PS5 game in Japan. It was beaten only by Final Fantasy 16, which sold 336,000 units in June. Read more
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Unity yanks AI-driven asset creation tool Atlas from storefront after one day
Game Developer
JUNE 29, 2023
The company said the tool violated its terms and conditions but failed to provide more specifics.
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Former Twitch director launches Beck Interactive Partners
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 11, 2024
want to be advocates and partners, curating relationships with studios where they aren't simply contracted to play and stream a studio's game for short term gain, but invest personally in its long-term success," said Beck. "A rapidly growing number of today's creators [.] Read more
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GDC 2023 shines spotlight on family-oriented gaming and XR
Game Developer
APRIL 5, 2023
The 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) proved a showcase for many innovations and developments in the area of living room gaming experiences, which are now ripe for the picking in terms of addressing a wider family audience.
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Unity China Has Nanite and Lumen Like Features
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Unity China was formed as a joint venture in 2022 and as part of that formation, part of their purpose was: In the short term, Unity China will […] The post Unity China Has Nanite and Lumen Like Features appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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Unity’s Trap
Tom Francis
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
In case we were worried about how much we were investing, in 2019 Unity went out of their way to say, and cement in their Terms of Service, that “When you obtain a version of Unity, and don’t upgrade your project, we think you should be able to stick to that version of the TOS.” That’s not the fuckin’ headline!
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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
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
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Thunderful extends distribution agreement with Nintendo
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 19, 2024
The agreement between Nintendo and Thunderful-owned distributor Bergsala was due to end on March 31, 2024, but has now been prolonged for another two years, with the same terms as the current arrangement. Read more
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CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments confirm plans to buy Jagex
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but a report earlier this week suggested CVC was planning to spend £900 million on the purchase. Read more
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Grom Social Enterprises to acquire Arctic7
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
The terms of the acquisition weren't disclosed but the announcement clarified that Arctic7 will operate as a division within Grom. Grom Social Enterprises has announced the acquisition of studio Arctic7.
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