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Gunzilla business and news from across the web.- Gunzilla's unpaid bills are piling up, say sources—including one for over $100,000Gunzilla, the studio behind the game Off The Grid, is facing allegations of widespread unpaid bills to contractors, with one outstanding invoice exceeding $100,000. The company's UK division is also subject to a winding-up petition due to unpaid debts. CEO Vlad Korolev has downplayed claims regarding employee salaries, stating full-time employees have not experienced significant delays.
- Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47Gunzilla Games faces accusations from former employees regarding unpaid wages, while Netflix's new 'Playground' app for children and its virtual game controller app have seen significant success. Additionally, indie developers Black Tabby Games and Landfall have launched new publishing labels, signaling a growing trend in the independent sector.
- Issues and ActivismGunzilla's CEO has denied allegations of delayed payments to full-time employees and refuted claims of calling unpaid contractors 'haters'. The company is facing scrutiny over its financial practices.
- Gunzilla CEO denies delaying payments to 'full-time official employees,' says contractors complaining about going months without being paid are just 'haters' who don't know what it takes to run a businessGunzilla Games is facing allegations of delayed payments to staff, with some contractors reportedly not being paid for months. CEO Vlad Korolev acknowledged that payments may be scheduled based on company cash flow but stated that all obligations are honored, attributing complaints to 'haters.' The company's NFT battle royale, Off the Grid, is mentioned as a key project facing scrutiny.
- Off The Grid | A Less Twitchy Battle RoyaleOff The Grid is a new battle royale game from Gunzilla, directed by Neil Blomkamp, currently in open beta with a planned 2025 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PC. The game features a dystopian cyberpunk setting, unique cybernetic limb customization for gameplay advantages, and a blend of multiplayer battles with a planned 60-hour single-player narrative. It aims to offer a less twitchy, more strategic take on the battle royale genre.