Author Archives: Rebekah Valentine

    • Skatebird’s Cute Skateboarding Birds Are, Like All of Us, Just Trying Their Best

    Posted on September 18, 2021 by Rebekah Valentine

    Some games are inspired by the developer’s deep, personal experiences. Others are sparked by real-world events, or love of other media. For Skatebird developer Megan Fox, it all began with a gif of a bird on a skateboard. Continue reading →

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    Activision Blizzard Employees File NLRB Suit Accusing Company of Union Busting, Intimidation

    Posted on September 14, 2021 by Rebekah Valentine

    Employees of Activision Blizzard have filed an unfair labor practice suit with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging the company has engaged in union-busting and intimidation of workers. Continue reading →

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    Ghost of Tsushima’s Director’s Cut Release Made It One of the Best-Selling Games Last Month

    Posted on September 14, 2021 by Rebekah Valentine

    In July, Ghost of Tsushima was the 110th best-selling game by dollar sales in the US — not even worth a mention in a sales roundup. In August, thanks to the Director’s Cut release, it shot up to No. 2 according to charts from The NPD Group. Continue reading →

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    TOEM Review

    Posted on September 13, 2021 by Rebekah Valentine

    TOEM is a full, finished photo album of small, happy moments. Continue reading →

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    Epic v. Apple: Court Says Apple’s 30% Sales Cut Is Unjustified

    Posted on September 10, 2021 by Rebekah Valentine

    Even though a US Court today ruled that Apple was not a monopoly and did not violate antitrust laws in the Epic v. Apple suit, it didn’t have kind things to say about Apple’s 30% take rate on in-app purchases. Continue reading →

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