Opinion: Dr Disrespect's ousting should be a wake-up call for devs

Plus, Bethesda Game Studios Montreal workers are trying to unionize, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is heading to Amazon Fire TV, and more - [Game Developer Daily](?sp_aid=124275&elq_cid=22018255&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf&utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_06.27.24&sp_cid=54084&utm_content=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_06.27.24&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf&elqTrackId=243c2d26e56349f9afb66cd2bdd38c2a&elq=001e5506bdd741bc85732513328ab2ba&elqaid=124275&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=54084) June 27, 2024 — JUMP TO — [From Our Sponsors](#sponsors) | [Featured Blogs](#blogs) | [Top Job Postings](#job) | [Resource Center](#resources) [TOP STORIES] [Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is heading to Amazon Fire TV]( Microsoft claims the partnership will create a 'low-cost' route into the Xbox ecosystem. [Opinion: Dr Disrespect's ousting should be a wake-up call for devs]( Dr Disrespect's sponsors should have seen his behavior coming from a mile away. [Retrospective: A producer's guide to team buy-in]( Exploring how a game studio's physical layout cultivates team camaraderie and efficient development. [Bethesda Game Studios Montreal workers are trying to unionize]( 'We aim to make sure everyone receives fair compensation for their work and the value they provide.' [Steam debuts new game recording tool in beta form]( Valve has assured developers the tool has been 'engineered for performance.' [More Stories »]( [FROM OUR SPONSORS] [Live service developers are increasingly looking to buy rather than build]( This brand-new survey of live service developers around the globe covers all aspects of live service development in 2024 and sheds light opportunities and challenges live service developers should be aware of. [FIND OUT MORE]( [FEATURED BLOGS] [Opinion: Dr Disrespect's ousting should be a wake-up call for devs]( Dr Disrespect's sponsors should have seen his behavior coming from a mile away. [Retrospective: A producer's guide to team buy-in]( Exploring how a game studio's physical layout cultivates team camaraderie and efficient development. [Creating Compelling and Continuous Gameplay in a Cozy Farming/Life Sim Adventure]( 'In the sea of games offering very similar types of experiences, creating emotionally meaningful connections go a long way in crafting a memorable experience.' [Should we abandon the HUD? Examining its impact on player flow]( The use of HUD has both its ups and downs, and it's up to the game designer to figure out whether the benefits outweigh the downsides for their game. [Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think]( I want to shed light on a tactic that involves collecting data as you play, feeding this data into complex algorithms and models that then alter the rules of yo... [More Blogs »]( [JOB LISTINGS FOR TODAY] [RESOURCES] [Daily average controller use on Steam has tripled since 2018]( Push the button. [Netflix taking mobile-first, 'phased approach' to game releases]( The streamer still has dreams of being a big player in games, but keeping its feet on mobile ground is where it wants to be until it can make good on its larger plans. [Xbox patent offers first look at scrapped Keystone streaming console]( Microsoft killed its cloud-powered streaming device back in 2022, but the newly discovered patent gives an idea of what could have been. [Hazelight's A Way Out has sold over 9 million since 2018 launch]( It Takes Two has ended up being Hazelight's breakout hit, but A Way Out has been quietly building up its own audience. [Perfect World cuts staff in multi-unit layoffs, reportedly suspends game projects]( The Chinese tech giant is said to be making mass reductions after declining fiscal year profits, and it's unclear what this means for the games it's making. [Creating Compelling and Continuous Gameplay in a Cozy Farming/Life Sim Adventure]( 'In the sea of games offering very similar types of experiences, creating emotionally meaningful connections go a long way in crafting a memorable experience.' [Between Realism and Abstraction - The Boundaries of Playability]( An excessive focus on detail and faithful representation of reality can lead to complications that not only affect gameplay fluidity and overall enjoyment but also pose legal and socio-cultural challenges. [Scopely adds Riot Games alum Mike Seavers as SVP for technology]( As technology SVP, Seavers will build on Scopely's cross-platform plans across its free-to-play titles. [More Resources »]( [Facebook]( [Twitter](gamedevdotcom?sp_aid=124275&elq_cid=22018255&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf&utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_06.27.24&sp_cid=54084&utm_content=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_06.27.24&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf) [Linkedin]( [YouTube]( This email has been sent to {EMAIL}. To understand how we use your personal information, please see our [Privacy Policy.]( You can unsubscribe from Game Developer communications by [clicking here.]( Brand c/o Informa Tech Holdings LLC | Registered in the United States with number 7418737 605 Third Ave., 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10158, USA [Informa Tech](