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Niantic's Arbitration Bid Rejected in Sexual Bias Lawsuit
In a recent development, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has blocked Niantic's attempt to transfer a class action lawsuit into arbitration. This decision enables the female plaintiffs, who previously worked at the Pokémon Go developer, to proceed with their lawsuit. The case revolves around allegations of systemic sexism and pay disparities at the company. The plaintiffs claim that Nian…
Nov. 22, 2023, 9:32 a.m.
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Majority of Fortnite Restricted Content Rendered Unusable in Creative Maps Rated for Ages Ten and Above
The introduction of Fortnite's age-restricted content system has significantly limited the use of cosmetics in creative maps designed for players aged ten and above. According to Paul Tassi, a contributor to Forbes, the new system has led to the arbitrary classification of skins and cosmetics, with some items from R-rated and MA-rated movies, TV shows, or video games being exempt from the ban due…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:06 p.m.
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GameMaker Introduces Expanded Free Services for Non-Commercial Projects
GameMaker has introduced a new policy making its services free for all non-commercial projects across non-console platforms. Additionally, the company is shifting towards a one-time payment structure for commercial licenses of its 2D game engine, effectively replacing the existing subscription-based model for creators and indie developers. This move is attributed to the company's desire to expres…
Nov. 21, 2023, 6:52 p.m.
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Sexism Allegations Surface Against Black Myth: Wukong Developer
The developer of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science, faces allegations of sexist hiring practices and social media activity. A recent investigation by Rebekah Valentine and Khee Hoon Chan uncovered a 2013 Weibo post by studio co-founder Yang Qi, suggesting that biological differences dictate the types of games men and women enjoy. The post relied on gender stereotypes, implying that creating games …
Nov. 21, 2023, 4:10 p.m.
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China's Gaming Industry Expected to Experience 5.2% Growth This Year
Niko Partners has updated its China Games Market 2023 Half-Year Update Report, predicting that China's gaming sector will not only experience growth this year but also surpass the losses incurred in 2022. According to Niko, China's gaming revenue is projected to reach $47.7 billion in 2023, representing a 5.2% year-over-year increase. This growth is attributed to a steady influx of gaming approva…
Nov. 21, 2023, 3:34 p.m.
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Harry Krueger Departs Housemarque After 14 Years
Housemarque has confirmed the departure of Harry Krueger, a veteran game director who had been with the studio for 14 years. Krueger initially joined Housemarque in 2009 as a programmer and went on to contribute to several notable projects, including Resogun and Matterfall. He also held the position of game director for the 2017 release Nex Machina and the 2021 title Returnal. Upon announcing his…
Nov. 21, 2023, 2:54 p.m.
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Savage Game Studios Reborn as Neon Koi Under Sony's Wing
In a significant move, Sony's mobile game development arm, formerly known as Savage Game Studios, has unveiled its new identity as Neon Koi. This rebranding comes on the heels of several high-profile executive departures, including co-founder Michail Katkoff in July, and general manager Sophie Vo in September, who has since pursued other ventures and consultancy work. The studio's head of technol…
Nov. 21, 2023, 2:23 p.m.
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AviaGames Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Bots in Skill-Based Games
A class action lawsuit has been filed against AviaGames, a platform offering skill-based games, alleging that the company engages in fraudulent and racketeering activities by utilizing bots in games meant for human players only. AviaGames provides various mobile and browser games, including bingo, pool, and card games, where players can compete in tournaments to win cash prizes or earn redeemable…
Nov. 21, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
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Epic Games' CEO Reveals Willingness to Sue Sony Over Cross-Play
The ongoing antitrust trial between Epic Games and Google has brought to light the company's past efforts to enable cross-play on PlayStation. Epic's CEO, Tim Sweeney, disclosed that the company was prepared to take legal action against Sony if necessary. This revelation came to light during Sweeney's testimony, where he discussed a 2018 email sent to Phil Rosenberg, then senior vice president at…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
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Ubisoft Halts Advertisements on X
According to Axios, Ubisoft has suspended its advertising efforts on X. The move comes after the company had been running a promotional campaign for Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, which was released recently. Ubisoft confirmed to the outlet that it has put a pause on advertising on the platform. GamesIndustry.biz has sought additional information from Ubisoft. A growing list of companies, including A…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:34 a.m.