Sony says #MeToo, streaming behind stricter limits on sex in games
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-sony-says-metoo-streaming-behind-stricter-limits-on-sex-in
Concerns over “legal and social action” against sexually explicit games have caused it to revamp guidelines on what it allows on its platforms
Natsume launches Indie Program
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-natsume-launches-indie-program
Company will partner with independent developers globally, beginning with Cosmic Defenders
Jen MacLean joins Amazon Game Tech
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-jen-maclean-joins-amazon-game-tech
Former IGDA executive director will join firm as global biz dev head for small and mid-sized studios
#Jobs
Backers have pledged over $1b total to games on Kickstarter
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-backers-have-pledged-over-usd1b-total-to-games-on-kickstar
Games category first on the platform to reach milestone, largely driven by tabletop
ISFE calls on European gambling authorities to tackle online skin betting
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-isfe-calls-on-european-gambling-authorities-to-tackle-onli
Comments come following move by Danish Gambling Authority to block 15 skin betting websites
Capcom rolling out its own retro system
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-capcom-rolling-out-its-own-retro-system
Capcom Home Arcade dual joystick set-up launches in October with 16 built-in games, €230 price tag
Plug In Digital reveals plans for China office
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-plug-in-digital-reveals-plans-for-china-office
French games distributor expands into Asia following $2.25 million investment
Line-up revealed for Stand Up for GamesAid comedy night
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-line-up-revealed-for-stand-up-for-gamesaid-comedy-night
This year, Imran Yusuf is joined by Shoot From The Hip, John Moloney and more
Machine learning bots beat DOTA 2 world champions in best-of-three
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-machine-learning-bots-beat-dota-2-world-champions-in-best-
After millions of learning matches, OpenAI Five readily best world champs
Amy Hennig: AAA industry is at “an interesting crossroads” with storytelling
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-amy-hennig-aaa-industry-is-at-an-interesting-crossroads-wi
At Reboot Develop, the revered creator confessed to feeling “overwhelmed” by the scale of AAA games, which are now too big for their own stories
Next PlayStation will have discs, backward compatibility
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-next-playstation-will-have-discs-backward-compatibility
System won’t launch until 2020 at the earliest, will feature a solid-state hard drive, PSVR compatibility, 8K support
Native American nation files lawsuit against Valve over skins gambling
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-native-american-nation-files-lawsuit-against-valve-over-sk
Valve has profited handsomely for years from illegal online gambling, and has made only token efforts to stop it, says Quinault Nation
Miyazaki vs Ueda: The path to compelling fantasy
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-miyazaki-vs-ueda
Renowned Japanese developers discussed their differences at Reboot Develop, including opposing philosophies on animation and setting
Devolver: #Publishing Weedcraft Inc “has been a nightmare”
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-devolver-publishing-weedcraft-inc-has-been-a-nightmare
Co-founder Mike Wilson says US marijuana tycoon title has been the hardest to bring to market due to industry resistance
Disc-less Xbox One leaks ahead of expected reveal
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-disc-less-xbox-one-leaks-ahead-of-expected-reveal
Digital-only console will be priced at €229.99, comes bundled with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 3
Forza goes free-to-play with Forza Street
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-forza-gets-a-free-to-play-game-with-forza-street
Microsoft rebrands and reboots Miami Street, out now for Windows with mobile versions to follow
UK Charts: The Division 2 holds No. 1 in another week without big releases
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/1999-11-30-uk-charts-the-division-2-holds-no-1-in-another-week-withou
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, God of War, Spider-Man see increases due to spring, Easter sales
UK Charts: The Division 2 holds No. 1 in another week without big releases
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-15-uk-charts-the-division-2-holds-no-1-in-another-week-withou
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, God of War, Spider-Man see increases due to spring, Easter sales
Microsoft overhauling HR complaint process
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-15-microsoft-overhauling-hr-complaint-process
After employees trade harassment stories, CEO Satya Nadella promises consistent, transparent enforcement of company policy
Twitch launches first game, Twitch Sings
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-15-twitch-launches-first-game-twitch-sings
Free karaoke game developed in conjunction with Harmonix, designed for streaming