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RESEARCH · Engadget English(EN) · 4h

A private equity company has acquired Balatro publisher, Playstack

Integrated Media Company (IMC) has acquired a majority stake in the indie game publisher Playstack for approximately $151 million. Playstack, known for publishing titles like Balatro, will now be under the ownership of VantageCo Limited, a subsidiary of IMC. This acquisition values Playstack at around $169 million, and while the publisher's CEO stated it represents continuity, concerns remain about potential profit-driven changes due to private equity's reputation. AI
COMMENTARY · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) · 3w

For creatives, Gen AI is a non-starter! Streamers And Voice Actors Refuse To Work With Popular New Gacha Game Over Gen AI Concerns https://www. gamespot.com/art

Streamers and voice actors are refusing to work with a new gacha game due to concerns about its use of generative AI. The creative professionals view AI as a non-starter for their work, leading to a collective refusal to engage with the game. This action highlights growing labor concerns within the creative industries regarding AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing labor concerns among creative professionals regarding the adoption of generative AI in their industries.
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A private equity company has acquired Balatro publisher, Playstack