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Video game industry criticized for failing marginalized developers and questionable layoff practices

The video game industry is facing criticism for its risk-averse approach, which is reportedly hindering marginalized developers from securing funding for their projects. One such developer, Nazih Fares, has received positive feedback for his card battler game, 'The Arab League of Misfits,' but has yet to secure funding. Meanwhile, laid-off developers from MindsEye are planning a protest against the company's decision to hold an 'all-expenses-paid playtest day' for remaining staff following their dismissal. AI

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Video game industry criticized for failing marginalized developers and questionable layoff practices

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    🎮 A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers Nazih Fares has been inundated with praise when pitching 'spicy' card battler The Arab Le

    🎮 A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers Nazih Fares has been inundated with praise when pitching 'spicy' card battler The Arab League of Misfits, so why has funding yet to materialize? 📰 Source: gamedeveloper 🔗 Link: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pr…

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    🎮 Laid-Off MindsEye Developers Plan Protest Outside Company Office Over 'All-Expenses-Paid Playtest Day' MindsEye developers who have lost their jobs will prote

    🎮 Laid-Off MindsEye Developers Plan Protest Outside Company Office Over 'All-Expenses-Paid Playtest Day' MindsEye developers who have lost their jobs will protest outside the studio’s office over what they have described as an “all-expenses-paid playtest day.” 📰 Source: IGN Artic…