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Labor unions challenge Xbox, GameStop CEO says physical game sales are 'irrelevant,' and Glen Schofield retires - Patch Notes #61
Labor unions have filed unfair labor practice charges against Microsoft for allegedly mishandling recent Xbox layoffs, citing "coercive actions" and "unilateral changes." Meanwhile, Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield has retired from game development, and GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen stated that physical game sales are "irrelevant" to the company's business.
UK union launches free resource to decode video game writing contracts
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) has launched a free guide to help demystify video game writing contracts for professionals in the UK. The resource aims to clarify employment statuses and promote fair terms amidst industry challenges like layoffs. WGGB hopes the guide will empower writers to negotiate equitable contracts with companies and studios.
New writers' guide to videogames contracts aims to counter poor practice
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain has launched a free guide to videogame writing contracts to address poor practices and protect writers' rights amidst industry challenges. The guide clarifies employment statuses, contract clauses, and advises against signing non-disclosure agreements, aiming to help writers negotiate fair terms.