[Link] Why does Amazon make games?

Read: 27/10/2021 www.theverge.com

When Amazon makes a new movie or TV show, the reason is pretty clear: the tech giant needs to build out its streaming service Prime Video. One of the best ways to do that is to make (or buy) exclusive series and films. But when Amazon develops a new video game, the reasons aren’t so clear.

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[Link] This artist funded his sister's degree and added a floor to his parent's house with Warframe skins

Read: 22/8/2021 www.pcgamer.com

Digital Extremes' Warframe is a live service game which makes money largely through cosmetics, and part of its success has come from the studio's willingness to embrace all forms of fan expression, whether that's guides or incredible 3D art.

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[Link] African Game Dev Prototype Fund hopes to boost and support continent’s indie scene

Read: 7/8/2021 www.destructoid.com

Annapurna, Raw Fury, Toge, and others declare financial support A party of independent developers has banded together with Games Industry Africa to announce the formation of the African Game Dev Prototype Fund: an initiative to help fund and support video game developers operating out of Africa.

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[Link] Blizzard Boss Accused Of Failing To Address Sexual Harassment Calls New Allegations ‘Troubling’

Read: 24/7/2021 www.kotaku.com.au

In the email, first reported by ’s Jason Schreier, a copy of which was also viewed by Kotaku, Blizzard president J. Allen Brack wrote, “I personally have a lot of emotions coming out of yesterday, and I know you do, too.

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[Link] Roblox Queen MeganPlays Is Making Millions With a Blocky Digital Empire

Read: 28/4/2021 www.bloomberg.com

In 2018, Megan Letter (then known by her maiden name, Leeds) was making about $400 a month posting videos of herself playing the life simulation game The Sims on YouTube. It wasn’t enough to support herself, and she was thinking of getting an internship as a wedding florist.

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