GIbiz

GIbiz, 3 months ago to random

This is your regular reminder that:

1. The GI Microcast is available to watch or download every Monday, giving you a quick dive into the biggest stories from the past week

2. It's important to secure your microphone when recording

https://youtube.com/shorts/MYFFIo_0AkY?feature=share

GIbiz, 3 months ago to random

10 Years Ago This Month, EA and 3DO founder Trip Hawkins posed a very provocative question, then offered a deeply unimpressive answer

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/are-games-too-much-like-pornography-10-years-ago-this-month

GIbiz, 9 months ago to random

There's a lot less buzz around blockchain gaming these days, but Zynga's new Web3 title reminds us it's not quite dead yet | This Week in Business

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/blockchain-gaming-forgotten-but-not-yet-gone-this-week-in-business

GIbiz, 7 months ago to random

Microsoft will block all unauthorised accessories for its Xbox consoles from November 12

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-will-block-unauthorized-third-party-controllers

GIbiz, 7 months ago to random

Bowser: Nintendo doesn't have unions due to employee satisfaction

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bowser-nintendo-doesnt-have-unions-due-to-employee-satisfaction

GIbiz, 9 months ago to random

Volition Games closes

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/volition-games-closes

GIbiz, 1 year ago to random

Electronic Arts' first step into blockchain gaming is a deal with Nike that will see "virtual creations" (NFTs) from the shoe maker's .Swoosh blockchain platform featured in EA Sports games

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-sports-partners-with-nike-to-put-nfts-in-upcoming-titles

GIbiz, 1 year ago to random

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick denies any systemic issue with harassment, says outside forces have been trying to destabilize the company

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/kotick-blames-scandals-on-a-very-aggressive-labor-movement

GIbiz, 1 year ago to random

Opinion | Far from a return to handheld consoles, Project Q is essentially a controller with a screen; unless it has very aggressive pricing, it’s tricky to see what problem it’s solving

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonys-project-q-offers-far-more-qs-than-as-opinion

GIbiz, 1 year ago to random

Check out the first episode of the GamesIndustry.biz Microcast, a new short-form podcast that analyses the biggest stories as they break

First episode covers EU's approval of MS/ABK, Zelda's launch sales and Amazon's new Lord of the Rings MMO

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/introducing-the-new-gamesindustrybiz-microcast

GIbiz, 2 months ago to random

We speak to the team behind Ubisoft's NEO NPCs on the potential and challenges around player-facing gen AI

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-if-there-is-no-value-in-gen-ai-for-creatives-it-is-not-going-to-be-adopted

GIbiz, 11 months ago to random

Sega is scaling back its plans for blockchain gaming

The publisher has shelved any internally developed titles, but will allow external partners to use lesser-known IP for NFTs

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-scales-back-blockchain-plans

GIbiz, 1 year ago to random

Marvel's Midnight Suns developer hit by layoffs

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/marvels-midnight-suns-developer-hit-by-layoffs

GIbiz, 8 months ago to random

Unity kills Runtime Fee for Personal users, will only apply per-install charges for devs on Pro or Enterprise licenses who upgrade to new version of Unity next year

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-kills-runtime-fee-for-personal-users-offers-rev-share-for-others

GIbiz, 15 days ago to random

Lawsuit claims Uvalde school shooting gunman bought a gun after using it in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/victims-and-parents-of-uvalde-school-shooting-sue-activision

GIbiz, 9 months ago to random

PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions to get a price bump

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-plus-12-month-subscriptions-to-get-a-price-bump

GIbiz, 4 months ago to random

EA Sports FC franchise revenue grew 7% for the holiday quarter despite the rebrand as EA profits jump 42%

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-sports-fc-24-beats-expectations-leads-ea-to-q3-growth

GIbiz, 10 months ago to random

Microsoft says it has reached a "binding agreement" with Sony to "keep Call of Duty on PlayStation" following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-sony-enter-binding-agreement-to-keep-call-of-duty-on-playstation-after-abk-acquisition

GIbiz, 5 months ago to random

China to ban daily log-in rewards, loot boxes for minors, auctions for in-game items, and impose spending limits on games

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/china-to-ban-some-monetization-and-engagement-tactics-in-games

GIbiz, 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to random

65% of Activision Blizzard shareholder votes go against proposal for union neutrality policy

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/activision-blizzard-shareholders-vote-against-union-policy

GIbiz, 7 months ago to random

Sony will only release six live titles by the end of March 2026 instead of the 12 initially announced

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-delays-six-live-service-titles

GIbiz, 8 months ago to random

Ubisoft CEO: Streaming will change gaming just as Netflix has for TV and film

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-ceo-streaming-will-change-gaming-just-as-netflix-has-for-tv-and-film

GIbiz, 7 months ago to random

Nintendo patent shows a clamshell-style handheld that could split into two and would include a third screen visible when system is closed

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-patent-details-a-handheld-that-splits-into-two

GIbiz, 7 months ago to random

Nintendo details more aggressive social media guidelines

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-details-more-aggressive-social-media-guidelines

GIbiz, 12 days ago to random

Twitch is reportedly terminating all members of its Safety Advisory Council team

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-twitch-terminates-its-safety-advisory-council-team