E3 has lost its impact in a changing industry, says Sony’s Shawn Layden
http://gamasutra.com/view/news/336389/E3_has_lost_its_impact_in_a_changing_industry_says_Sonys_Shawn_Layden.php
“War has changed,” says Solid Snake; “The games industry has changed,” says Sony.
Activision Blizzard Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees
https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-begins-massive-layoffs-1832571288
From rumor to reality. Ick.
King’s San Francisco studio closed in wake of Activision Blizzard layoffs
http://gamasutra.com/view/news/336589/Kings_San_Francisco_studio_closed_in_wake_of_Activision_Blizzard_layoffs.php
Not sweet.
Apex Legends beats Fortnite record for single-day Twitch viewing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-02-15-apex-legends-beats-fortnite-record-for-single-day-twitch-viewing
Definitely a milestone worth celebrating, hopefully this won’t prove to be the game’s APEX! 😀
An Open Letter To Game Developers From America’s Largest Labor Organization
https://kotaku.com/an-open-letter-to-game-developers-from-americas-largest-1832652654
Is this something game developers are willing to seriously discuss? We shall see.