Bosskey Newsletter 4
Gaming Industry
Embracer Group has laid off more than 900 Staff and warns more to come
“Embracer Group has said it has laid off 904 staff, or 5% of its workforce, since its financial struggles began following the collapse of a $2 billion deal, reportedly with Saudi government funded company Savvy Games Group.
Games should be priced per hour
I am not sure if this is good but I feel that with more live service games maybe…
Gamedev
Make your own game engine?
I am not sure if making your game engine is a good move. But here in this can be a good thing to push expertise.
"Studios with custom tech offer a unique opportunity for developers to push the boundaries of their expertise"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-case-for-building-your-own-tech-opinion
Gaming Investment Down?
Exclusive: Southeast Asian tech giant Sea disbands investment arm
Sea's decision to close the two-year-old arm comes as technology investors - both funds and firms - have held back on investing amid higher interest rates and while economies struggle for growth as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube / Podcast
Some interesting things this week Gamesidustry Biz discuss about Embracer Restructuring and Value of Games.
Embracer Group Struggles
Take Two CEO talks about what games are
Playstation Portable Launched
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/are-embracers-struggles-a-sign-of-wider-issues-to-come-microcast