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"PlayStation has restored my access": Indie dev says their games will now "remain available" after Sony previously pulled their publishing deal without "any reason"
Indie developer Ternox Games has had its PlayStation developer account access restored after Sony previously terminated their publishing agreement without explanation. The studio's games, including the upcoming STONKS-9800, will remain available on the PlayStation Store, and Ternox Games will continue to release titles on the platform.
PS5 Game Dev Says Sony Is Removing Its Catalog And Won’t Say Why
Ukrainian developer Ternox Games announced that Sony is unilaterally terminating their developer agreement and will remove all of Ternox's games from the PlayStation Store after August 23. The studio reports that PlayStation Support has been unresponsive to their inquiries. As a result, Ternox's stock market simulator Stonks-9800 will no longer be released on PlayStation 5, and the studio is exploring physical editions for PC and Nintendo Switch.
PlayStation 5 Version of Fun 2023 Game Blocked by Sony for Weird Reason
Sony has blocked the PlayStation 5 version of the popular 2023 PC game Stonks-9800, according to developer Ternox Games. The developer claims Sony mistakenly identified their studio as a shovelware producer, leading to the cancellation of their PlayStation contract and the delisting of all their games from the PlayStation Store. The Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions of Stonks-9800 will still be released as planned.
Indie dev says Sony suddenly ended their publishing deal without "any reason," delisting their games and cancelling PS5 port of Steam game with 97% 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews, won't explain or respond "in any way"
Sony has reportedly terminated its publishing agreement with indie developer Ternox Games without providing a reason, leading to the delisting of their games from the PlayStation Store and the cancellation of a PlayStation 5 port for their highly-rated Steam game, Stonks-9800. Ternox Games announced the unilateral termination on August 17, stating that existing titles will be removed from the store after August 23, and they are exploring physical releases for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Ukrainian Games Industry Hosts Inaugural Ukrainian Games Festival in San Francisco
The first Ukrainian Games Festival was held in San Francisco, attracting over 800 attendees to play 10 independent Ukrainian-developed titles and participate in panel discussions. The event, which ran concurrently with the Game Developers Conference, raised $9,600 for the Leleka Foundation to provide medical supplies to Ukraine. Organizers aim to showcase the Ukrainian games industry as a significant part of the creative economy.