"There have been a lot of concerns about what happens post-buyout, and responses
"There have been a lot of concerns about what happens post-buyout, and responses [from management] are mostly just vague reassurances. It hasn't done enough to quell a lot of the fears over job security or creative influences with Saudi owners."
WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game
The indie investo
WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game
The indie investor, which is committed to empowering women and gender-marginalized devs, is introducing new funding pathways for PC projects of all shapes and sizes
Scabby versus Sharma, Twitch's GenAI admission, and Netflix shutters more studio
Scabby versus Sharma, Twitch's GenAI admission, and Netflix shutters more studios - Patch Notes #65
Plus: Big sales for Big Walk and some welcome preservation news.
EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's
EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64
Plus: You need to listen to the new single from The Avalanches
EA has been sold to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Publi
EA has been sold to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund. Last year, we spoke with analysts to understand how the debt-financed buyout could impact the U.S. publisher.
Their view? An immediate culture shift, studio and franchise divestments, and layoffs.
If knowledge is power, why are game companies setting it alight?
"Studios need
If knowledge is power, why are game companies setting it alight?
"Studios need to invest in technical writers and archivists to preserve this kind of thing, but that doesn't directly contribute to a product so you rarely see anyone doing it."
Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streamin
Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62
Plus: Bethesda union workers hit back at Xbox and some never-before-seen Pokémon designs
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