Ubisoft axes 3 more executives.
Sony makes a massive investment into Epic.
I will be sharing my learnings over the last 2 ½ years.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusiarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
Show Notes:
https://ubistatic19-a.akamaihd.net/comsite_common/en-US/images/pressrelease_downloadablemm_20200711_103822_20200711_pressreleaseen_tcm99-362812_tcm99-196733-32.pdf
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-08-manticore-games-launches-usd1m-creator-payout-pilot-program-for-propriety-game-dev-platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-09-electronic-arts-addicted-to-overpaying-executives-says-investment-group
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/technology/ninja-fortnite-youtube.html
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/9/21318965/sony-epic-games-investment-fortnite-unreal-engine
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/epic-games-2#section-funding-rounds
https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2020/0710/2020071000536.pdf
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-10/tencent-is-said-in-talks-for-hong-kong-listed-gaming-firm-leyou
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/73862/traplight-9-million-usd-funding-launches-battle-legion/
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/traplight-games#section-funding-rounds
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Ubisoft axes 3 more executives.
Sony makes a massive investment into Epic.
I will be sharing my learnings over the last 2 ½ years.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusiarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
Show Notes:
https://ubistatic19-a.akamaihd.net/comsite_common/en-US/images/pressrelease_downloadablemm_20200711_103822_20200711_pressreleaseen_tcm99-362812_tcm99-196733-32.pdf
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-08-manticore-games-launches-usd1m-creator-payout-pilot-program-for-propriety-game-dev-platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-09-electronic-arts-addicted-to-overpaying-executives-says-investment-group
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/technology/ninja-fortnite-youtube.html
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/9/21318965/sony-epic-games-investment-fortnite-unreal-engine
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/epic-games-2#section-funding-rounds
https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2020/0710/2020071000536.pdf
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-10/tencent-is-said-in-talks-for-hong-kong-listed-gaming-firm-leyou
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/73862/traplight-9-million-usd-funding-launches-battle-legion/
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/traplight-games#section-funding-rounds
#121 - Microsoft abandons Mixer and a wave of allegations hits the game industry
This Week in Games
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#121 - Microsoft abandons Mixer and a wave of allegations hits the game industry
A large wave of allegations send ripples through the game industry.
Twitch makes sweeping bans including one of their biggest streamers.
Facebook acquires another top Oculus developer.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusiarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
Show Notes:
https://gamasutra.com/view/news/365581/Report_Ubisoft_has_suspended_two_executives_accused_of_sexual_and_physical_abuse.php
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/365316/Ubisoft_deeply_concerned_with_sexual_assault_allegations_against_multiple_employees.php
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-06-24-ubisoft-and-insomniac-face-dozens-of-allegations-over-mistreatment-of-women
https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21302033/assassins-creed-valhalla-creative-director-steps-down-ubisoft
https://gamasutra.com/view/news/365416/Insomniac_responds_to_allegations_from_former_staff_about_culture_of_harassment.php
https://kotaku.com/multiple-women-accuse-games-writer-chris-avellone-of-se-1844135498
https://kotaku.com/wizards-of-the-coast-cut-ties-with-sexual-predator-1844140031
https://kotaku.com/cards-against-humanity-co-founder-quits-after-complaint-1844139756
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299032/microsoft-mixer-closing-facebook-gaming-partnership-xcloud-features
https://kotaku.com/twitch-bans-dr-disrespect-1844182541
https://kotaku.com/twitch-finally-starts-banning-streamers-accused-of-sexu-1844164469
https://kotaku.com/a-wave-of-sexual-abuse-stories-is-causing-a-reckoning-i-1844122735
https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2020/06/24/an-update-to-our-community/
https://blogs.unity3d.com/2020/06/23/learn-premium-is-now-available-to-everyone-at-no-cost-forever/
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299814/apple-app-store-policies-ios-bug-fixes-approval-dispute-appeal
https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/22/facebook-acquires-lone-echo-vr-game-maker-ready-at-dawn/
https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/22/overwolf-acquires-mod-repository-curseforge-from-twitch/
https://www.overwolf.com/curseforge/
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treehouse-games#section-lists-featuring-this-company
https://gamasutra.com/view/news/365510/Focus_Home_Interactive_acquires_Lords_of_the_Fallen_dev_Deck13_for_79M.php
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-06-26-admix-raises-USD7m-in-funding-for-non-intrusive-ads
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/advir#section-funding-rounds
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-06-24-treehouse-games-lands-usd2-6-million-for-collaborative-games
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treehouse-games#section-lists-featuring-this-company
This Week in Games
Ubisoft axes 3 more executives.
Sony makes a massive investment into Epic.
I will be sharing my learnings over the last 2 ½ years.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusiarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
Show Notes:
https://ubistatic19-a.akamaihd.net/comsite_common/en-US/images/pressrelease_downloadablemm_20200711_103822_20200711_pressreleaseen_tcm99-362812_tcm99-196733-32.pdf
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-08-manticore-games-launches-usd1m-creator-payout-pilot-program-for-propriety-game-dev-platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-09-electronic-arts-addicted-to-overpaying-executives-says-investment-group
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/technology/ninja-fortnite-youtube.html
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/9/21318965/sony-epic-games-investment-fortnite-unreal-engine
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/epic-games-2#section-funding-rounds
https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2020/0710/2020071000536.pdf
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-10/tencent-is-said-in-talks-for-hong-kong-listed-gaming-firm-leyou
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/73862/traplight-9-million-usd-funding-launches-battle-legion/
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/traplight-games#section-funding-rounds