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Developers oppose game monetization, Unity CEO: Some developers are his big idiots | 4Gamers

Following the stock price drop following the game engine developer Unity’s acquisition of IronSource, Unity’s CEO recently received a media interview when he was asked about the game developer’s opposition to monetization, his controversial answer aroused widespread dissatisfaction in the game industry . Unity CEO John Riccitiello served as EA’s chief operating officer from 1997 […]

Nintendo acquires CG image production company, “Nintendo Pictures” is officially established | 4Gamers

Nintendo issued a company announcement yesterday (14) that it will acquire Tokyo-based audio-visual production company Dynamo Pictures (ダイナモピクチャーズ) in a wholly-owned manner, and will change its name to Nintendo Pictures. Dynamo Pictures is a film planning and production company that focuses on CG animation. It has produced diverse content in the past, including game animation, […]

It’s finally here, Sony unveils PlayStation Stars rewards program, including digital collections | 4Gamers

Although it is late, Sony announced its own loyalty program “PlayStation Stars” earlier, which is free to join. Any player who participates in monthly sign-in, online tournaments, consumption, etc. will receive rewards, and then go to the PlayStation Store to redeem their favorite target products. According to Sony’s undisclosed cumulative program, it includes monthly check-ins, […]

“Pokémon” game producer Masuda Junichi officially handed over the baton, transferred to the chief creative researcher of The Pokémon Company | 4Gamers

The Pokémon Company announced today (1) that Junichi Masuda, the former managing director of Game Freak and producer of the “Pokémon” series, has changed his position and will serve as the chief creative researcher of The Pokémon Company from now on. Junichi Masuda, who previously served as the managing director of Game Freak, has been […]