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Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch university-affiliated fellowship program
PlayStation lead architect Mark Cerny and video game show host Geoff Keighley have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a university-affiliated fellowship program offering six-figure grants to support upcoming game developers. The program aims to provide 'no-strings-attached' funding and mentorship, with fellows retaining full ownership of their projects. Despite the positive initiative, some former honorees of Keighley's past 'Future Class' program have voiced criticism regarding past experiences with mentorship and opportunity offerings.
Independent game publications revive bundles in defiance of 'cut-throat competitive market'
Several independent game publications are collaborating on subscription bundles to counter a challenging market characterized by layoffs and closures. Publications like Aftermath, Rascal News, and Rogue are partnering with platforms like Trustfnd to offer discounted bundles, aiming to foster solidarity and mutual support rather than direct competition. While initial experiments show modest financial returns and technical hurdles, the initiative highlights a growing trend of independent media pooling resources to survive and thrive.
US: Nintendo’s lawsuit against government automatically paused
Nintendo's lawsuit against the U.S. government concerning tariffs has been automatically paused. The case is pending the outcome of a related tariff case that reached the Supreme Court, which ruled the tariffs illegal. The lawsuit will resume alongside other companies affected by the tariffs, though the timeline remains unclear.
