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Rethinking Dismissiveness Towards the Stop Killing Games Initiative
The Stop Killing Games initiative, aiming to regulate how game publishers handle the end-of-life phase for online games, has achieved significant milestones in both the UK and EU. In the UK, its petition garnered enough signatures to prompt a parliamentary debate, while in the EU, the Citizens' Initiative has nearly cleared the bar for examination by the European Commission. This milestone is cru…
July 25, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
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Has the Live-Service Bubble Burst?
The games industry has been driven by a simple yet deceiving principle: to generate substantial revenue, one must succeed in live service. Although single-player games are not obsolete, their economic viability has been called into question. The focus on live service has been intense, with many publishers striving to replicate the success of games like Fortnite and Genshin Impact. However, the ri…
July 18, 2025, 2:14 p.m.
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Has the Live-Service Bubble Burst?
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July 18, 2025, 2:14 p.m.
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Has the Live-Service Bubble Burst? | Opinion
The games industry has been driven by a straightforward principle for most of the past decade: to generate substantial revenue, a game must succeed in the live-service model. This doesn't mean single-player games are obsolete, but rather that their financial prospects are no longer deemed significant. The notion of selling a product once and considering the transaction complete is outdated; the f…
July 18, 2025, 2:14 p.m.
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Has the Live-Service Model Lost Its Luster?
The games industry has been dominated by a simple yet misleading principle: to achieve significant financial success, one must excel in live service. However, this notion has been challenged as the industry undergoes a significant shift. Single-player games are not obsolete, but their economic viability has been called into question. The traditional model of selling a game as a one-time transacti…
July 18, 2025, 2:14 p.m.
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Behind the Sunny Facade of Develop:Brighton 2025, a Bleak Reality Lurks | Opinion
The Develop conference in Brighton was bathed in sunshine, but beneath the surface, concerns about the industry's future lingered. The event remained a highlight of the UK gaming scene, with diverse and engaging talks, including a new focus on performance and acting in games. However, the keynote "Build What You Have: Rethinking Studio Sustainability in 2025" struck a chord, highlighting the indu…
July 11, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
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Behind the Façade of Develop:Brighton 2025, a Bleaker Reality
Develop:Brighton 2025 presented a vibrant exterior, with its customary array of engaging talks and a palpable sense of community, yet beneath this façade, the mood was more subdued. The conference, a cornerstone of the UK's games scene, underscored the industry's growing preoccupation with sustainability. A keynote address, 'Build What You Have: Rethinking Studio Sustainability in 2025', struck a…
July 11, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
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Behind the Façade of Develop:Brighton 2025: A Glimpse of Despair
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July 11, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
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Behind Develop:Brighton 2025's Sunny Facade, a Gloomy Reality Unfolds
The Develop:Brighton 2025 conference took place under a picturesque sunny sky, with attendees gathered outside the Hilton Metropole, networking and enjoying the atmosphere. Despite the optimism, a sense of unease lingered beneath the surface. Develop remains a premier event in the UK games conference scene, with diverse and engaging talks, including a new focus on performance. However, it was the…
July 11, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
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The Plight of Games Lost in Development Limbo
Microsoft's recent decision to cancel several projects that had been in development for nearly a decade has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The move has raised questions about the company's ability to manage game development, with some critics suggesting that Microsoft's studios are struggling to produce games efficiently. However, it's essential to understand that game development i…
July 11, 2025, 2:26 p.m.