Phil Spencer blames capitalism for games industry woes: 'I don't get [the] luxury of not having to run a profitable growing business'

You can't sue us for making games 'too entertaining,' say major game developers in response to addiction lawsuits | Today's poll: How much time do you spend gaming in a week? | Previous poll results: What new game are you playing most right now? Created for ignoble.experiment@arconati.us |  Web Version March 29, 2024 CONNECT WITH PC GAMER       SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE First Up You can't sue us for making games 'too entertaining,' say major game developers in response to addiction lawsuits Microsoft, Rockstar, Epic, and others are being sued for using "addictive psychological features" in games like Minecraft, GTA 5, and Fortnite. Hooked     Your Say Today's poll: How much time do you spend gaming in a week? 1-10 hours 11-20 hours 21-30 hours 31-40 hours 40+ hours Previous poll results: What new game are you playing most right now? Helldivers 2  27.21% Dragon's Dogma 2  11.03% Balatro  7.35% Dude, I'm still playing Baldur's Gate 3  54.41% The Big Story Phil Spencer blames capitalism for games industry woes: 'I don't get [the] luxury of not having to run a profitable growing business' Spencer said publicly traded companies have to show constant growth or else nobody will give them money. Capital Schism     Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors How Technology Can help You Get a Good Night's Sleep #GIRLBOSS Book Summary Ten Traits Of Successful People 8-Step Guide: How to Overcome Laziness and Start taking Action 100 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Succeed In Case You Missed It 'The gold rush is over:' Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon devs say that big Game Pass and Epic exclusive deals have dried up for indie devs It's not easy to get funding for a new game right now. Fund-amental Problem     Finally, Something Funny Drinking mayo in Stardew Valley may stress out your loved ones and the NPCs, but it's actually a great strat This is what peak performance looks like. Chug a Jug     Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036