Star Control creators Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III have withdrawn their opposition to Stardock’s trademark for Star Control, and they are now teaming up with Stardock on a new game called Beekeeping.
Just over a month after NetherRealm Studios faced toxic workplace accusations, a lawsuit alleged Unity CEO John Riccitiello repeatedly committed sexual harassment. The claim hints at a larger call for accountability in the games industry, particularly toward powerful men manipulating subordinate women.
Lawsuit claims 30% platform fee is unsustainable and has forced a shift in App Store offerings to favor free and inexpensive apps. The complaint also points the finger at Apple’s iOS monopoly as the culprit for discoverability problems that harm developers.
Ryan J. Black, Co-Chair of Video Games & Esports at McMillan LLP, weighs in on how this legislation is likely to do far more harm than good to the game industry.
The Shards of Infinity developer says her game, Cannon Brawl, is another victim of ‘cloning’ after it was entered into a contest judged in part by a member of DoubleJump.
Legal sources and the IGDA have called Senator Hawley’s bill vague and overreaching, but deceptive language — and the WHO’s recent classification of ‘gaming disorder’ — could sway politicians and the public in favor of loot box regulations.
Allegations of withheld earnings and career sabotage are at the center of the legal battle.
After months of being plagued by lawsuits and bad press about its workplace culture, Riot Games has filed a motion to block employees’ legal action against the company.
Contributors to the FB Alpha software, used to make Capcom’s classic arcade ROMs run more smoothly, are unhappy over its use in the commercial product.
Corporations asking employees to share health data is the new norm, putting the onus on individuals to protect themselves.
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