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Former MindsEye Studio Employees to Protest “All-Expenses-Paid Playtest Day”
Former employees of Build a Rocket Boy are planning a protest outside the studio's Edinburgh office regarding an "all-expenses-paid playtest day" for their Arcadia platform, occurring shortly after significant layoffs. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is organizing the protest, which aims to highlight the studio's decision to host a community event despite recent staff reductions.
Protesters 'raid' EA to oppose Saudi Arabia acquisition
Protesters gathered at Electronic Arts headquarters to oppose the acquisition of the company by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The group attempted to deliver a petition signed by over 70,000 people but was denied direct access by security. Concerns were raised about potential layoffs, studio closures, and content restrictions due to the leveraged buyout and foreign influence.
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Cosplaying gamers planned to protest at Electronic Arts headquarters regarding Saudi Arabia's significant investment in the gaming industry. Separately, Slay the Spire 2 received review bombs after Anita Sarkeesian was noted in the credits, a situation attributed to Reddit.
Cosplaying Gamers Will Raid EA HQ To Protest Saudi Arabia's $55 Billion Buyout
Gamers are planning a cosplay protest at Electronic Arts' headquarters on May 11 to oppose Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's proposed $55 billion buyout. The Players Alliance HQ group aims to deliver over 70,000 petition signatures and raise awareness about potential negative consequences like layoffs and increased monetization due to the debt burden on EA.
Efek Rumah Kaca Menggebrak dalam Aksi May Day di Depan DPR
The band Efek Rumah Kaca performed at a May Day rally in front of the Indonesian Parliament building, where labor unions and students gathered. Union leader Sunarno explained their separate protest from the presidential event, citing poor labor conditions and demanding new pro-labor legislation, fair wages, and ratification of ILO conventions. The protest caused traffic diversions around the DPR building.
