Monetization of Apologies and Roap of Penance - How Do You Make Money on Mistakes After Failed Game Launch?
Apologies after a failed launch are nothing unusual nowadays and have even become a way to monetize and fuel the interest of angry players. Here's how a game development roap turns into a roap of atonement. And we are simply falling for these gestures.
Opinions
May 7, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong Devs Accused of Sexism and Toxic Work Culture
A comprehensive report points to toxic and sexist behavior among of Game Science, the studio working on Black Myth: Wukong.
video games
November 21, 2023
'It Used to be Easier'; Former Blizzard Employee on Hardships of Gamedev
Thiago Klafke, a former Blizzard and Ubisoft developer and current employee of 100 Thieves, told our editorial team about the hardships of game development, the inability to get rid of all bugs and the possible future of the industry.
originals
June 6, 2023
„Fans Have the Right to Know” - Disco Elysium Co-Creator Talks ZA/UM Losing With the System
The sad news of ZA/UM Cultural Association's dissolution and the firing of key figures from the studio that gave us Disco Elysium have left many players hurting. We talked the man who delivered it to the public.
Opinions
October 6, 2022
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Calls on Gaming Giants to Shut Down Services in Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov asks developers and esports organizations to help and take action against Russia. Among other things, he calls for disabling services and blocking Russian s.
video games
March 2, 2022
How Much Does a Gamedev Make? Apparently Up to $1 Million
A spreadsheet has been published on Twitter that summarizes the salaries of various positions in the video game industry. The record holder made over $1 million last year.
video games
August 17, 2021
GameDevPaidMe - Developers Reveal Their Earnings on Twitter
Hashtag #GameDevPaidMe is trending on Twitter again, and just like a year ago, developers are revealing their earnings and encouraging fellow developers to break the conspiracy of silence.
video games
May 12, 2021