All articles tagged with #publisher
Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Elex, Gothic, and Risen, is currently facing challenges in finding a publisher for its next game, dispelling rumors of a shutdown. The studio is actively seeking a partner for its upcoming project and remains optimistic about its future despite the difficult situation. This comes amidst industry-wide struggles, with other studios facing closures and layoffs within the Embracer Group.
Author Cait Corrain has been dropped by her agent and publisher after admitting to posting fake reviews on Goodreads to boost her own book's rating and negatively impact other debut authors. The publisher, Del Rey, stated that Corrain's book, "Crown of Starlight," will no longer be published, and her agent, Rebecca Podos, announced the end of their partnership. Corrain's actions were exposed by author Xiran Jay Zhao, who identified several suspicious accounts involved in the review-bombing. Many of the targeted authors were people of color. Goodreads has removed the fake reviews and emphasized its commitment to maintaining the authenticity and integrity of ratings.
ByteDance has reportedly conducted layoffs that have severely impacted the publisher of Marvel Snap, resulting in significant cuts to the team.
The publisher of The Simpsons Hit & Run, Vivendi Universal Games, turned down a deal to make five more Simpsons video games, including a sequel to Hit & Run. The producer of the game, John Melchior, revealed that Vivendi rejected the offer despite the success of the original game. The team had already begun work on the sequel, which would have featured airships and planes, but EA eventually obtained the license and released The Simpsons Game. The cancellation of the sequel was a disappointment for the team, who had a design document and plans for new features. The original game, released in 2003, remains a fan-favorite but has never been re-released.
The Washington Post has announced that Will Lewis will be taking over as the new chief executive and publisher of the newspaper. Lewis, who previously served as the CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of the Washington Post.
William Lewis, a veteran media executive and former business journalist, has been named the new CEO and publisher of the Washington Post. Lewis, who previously served as publisher of the Wall Street Journal and CEO of Dow Jones, is praised by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos as a "strong fit" for the role. Lewis will begin his new position on January 2, replacing Fred Ryan.
William Lewis, former CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, has been named the new CEO and publisher of The Washington Post. Lewis, who has a background in journalism and executive leadership, will take over the position on January 2. He replaces Fred Ryan and will be tasked with addressing the drop in audience and subscribers at The Post, as well as reducing the company's headcount and financial losses. The decision was praised by Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, who believes Lewis's experience and vision make him a strong fit for the role.
The publisher and a reporter of an Alabama newspaper, Atmore News, were arrested for publishing an article that revealed information about a grand jury investigation into the local school system. The charges include revealing grand jury proceedings, violating state ethics law, and using a school board position for personal gain. Press-freedom advocates have called for the charges to be dropped, emphasizing the importance of journalists' role in covering matters of public interest. The arrests have raised concerns about press freedom and the chilling effect it may have on journalism.
Dark and Darker, the fantasy RPG game, has found a new publisher, Chaf Games, after being removed from storefronts due to a lawsuit. The game is now available for purchase on Chaf Games' website, with a standard edition priced at $35 and a Founders Edition at $50. The game is listed as "coming soon" and a leaked article suggests that it will launch in early access today. Players are warned against downloading third-party clients claiming to be the game's launcher.
Roots of Pacha, a co-op farming and life simulation game, has been removed from Steam by its publisher, Crytivo, following a "dispute" with its developer, Soda Den. Crytivo claims that Soda Den unilaterally rescinded the contract they had worked under for three years, treating it as void, while Soda Den claims that Crytivo went to Valve and authorised them to remove Roots of Pacha from Steam without their knowledge or consent. There is no word on how both parties aim to settle the dispute, nor when - or even if - the sim will return to sale on Steam.
Concerns are growing for Li Yanhe, a Taiwan-based book publisher who is believed to have been detained in China. Li, who is also known as Fucha, reportedly travelled to Shanghai last month to visit relatives but has been uncontactable since Thursday. He is the editor-in-chief of Gusa Publishing, which is known for publishing books critical of the Chinese Communist party or politically sensitive. The alleged detention has sparked concern in Taiwan and in east Asian academic and dissident circles. Under the rule of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, crackdowns on dissenters, human rights groups, and critics have intensified.
Children's book illustrator Mitchell Thomas Watley was dropped by his publisher after being arrested for allegedly posting transphobic notes threatening children in Juneau, Alaska. The notes included an assault rifle superimposed over the transgender flag and read, "Feeling Cute Might Shoot Some Children." Watley is best known as the illustrator for three children's books written by his wife, including "I Would Tuck You In" and "You Are Home With Me." The publisher, Sasquatch Books, owned by Penguin Random House, has ended its publishing relationship with Watley and will discontinue selling their books.