In an industry where customers are slow to trust and quick to criticize, a new fee from Unity infuriated studios that use its platform.
Category: Computer and Video Games
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‘A Metta Prayer’ Brings a High-Energy Beat to the Met’s Great Hall
Bucking the rules, and the canon, Jacolby Satterwhite remakes the Met’s Great Hall with his multimedia “A Metta Prayer.” It draws on Titian and video games.
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How to Claim Your Fortnite Refund
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, agreed to pay $245 million to refund customers over accusations that it tricked players into making unwanted purchases.
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Before Gran Turismo Inspired a Movie, It Drove Jann Mardenborough to Greatness
The PlayStation video game’s realistic cars and racetracks helped Jann Mardenborough find his calling as a professional driver.
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Charles Martinet, the Voice of Mario, Steps Away From the Role
Charles Martinet gave Mario his popular catchphrases, including “It’s a-me, Mario” and that signature “woo-hoo!” It’s unclear who will voice the Nintendo character next.
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China Proposes ‘Minor Mode’ to Limit Kids’ Smartphone Use
A proposal from the country’s internet regulator would require app developers and device makers to adopt a “minor mode” to limit screen time and content for young people.
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Russia Takes Its Ukraine Information War Into Video Games
Propaganda is appearing in Minecraft and other popular games and discussion groups as the Kremlin tries to win over new audiences.
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F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft Ruling
Lina Khan has said a fear of defeat should not deter the agency from suing big tech companies. But after Microsoft won a ruling this week, her critics say that strategy is flawed.
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Court Ruling Clears Path for Microsoft to Buy Activision
Microsoft could now complete its purchase of the video game giant as soon as this month, but it is still blocked from closing in Britain.