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Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry
The German Games Industry Association (Game) is urging policymakers across Germany and Europe to implement stronger frameworks to support the local video game industry. The association argues that current governmental and regulatory support is insufficient by international standards, hindering the growth of game companies. Game calls for measures including start-up funding, production support, improved infrastructure, and tax-based funding systems to create internationally competitive conditions.
Major industry survey finds that, surprise surprise, 9/10 game devs think generative AI use should be more fully…
A survey by GamesIndustry.biz reveals that 88.4% of game industry workers believe developers should fully disclose their use of generative AI. The survey also found that nearly half of respondents disagreed with Valve's current Steam policy, which only requires disclosure for AI-generated content consumed by players, not for internal efficiency tools.
