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Industry Veterans Argue Games Crisis Extends Beyond Gaming Itself
Developers and designers believe that fixing the issues plaguing the video game industry requires addressing broader societal and economic problems.
Japanese Game Studios Maintain High Staff Retention Through Prudent Financial and Development Strategies, Expert Says
Companies like Nintendo, Capcom, and Konami achieve over 97 percent staff retention by avoiding excessive executive compensation and eschewing the volatile live-service trend, according to industry analyst Amir Satvat.
EU Kids Act Draft Could Require Age Verification for Single-Player Games on Steam
New regulations might classify any game requiring online access for updates or authentication as an 'online game', potentially impacting titles not primarily designed as multiplayer.
Pope Francis Receives Symbolic Orb Representing Humanity's Future
A Vatican-affiliated group gifted Pope Francis a handcrafted glass orb as a symbol of humanity's role in the age of artificial intelligence.
Japanese Game Studios Weather Industry Layoffs Better Due to Smaller Teams, Lower Exec Pay, Expert Says
An industry tracker highlights key differences between Japanese and Western game development practices amid a wave of global job cuts.
Saber Interactive CEO Advises Studios to Diversify Beyond Mega-Projects Amid Layoffs
Tim Willits suggests embracing smaller projects and work-for-hire to maintain financial stability in a struggling industry.
King Developers Announce Impending Strike Over Collective Bargaining
Two Swedish unions have issued strike notice against the Candy Crush maker after a year of stalled negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.
Veteran Developer: Game Industry's Graphics Obsession Is Unsustainable
Raph Koster argues that rising development costs, fueled by escalating graphical fidelity, necessitate a new platform with deliberately lower visual standards to ensure industry survival.
Iconic Iron Man #1 Comic Art Graces Auction Block
A historic splash page from the debut solo Iron Man comic, alongside other notable comic book art, is available at Heritage Auctions.