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Mike Futter
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Freelance Writer, Freelance
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Biography
Author of The GameDev Business Handbook and The GameDev Budgeting Handbook. Formerly: news editor of Game Informer. Currently: freelancing (business and legal writing, tabletop coverage) and looking for full-time opportunities in media or in business development.
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By Mike Futter| GamesIndustry.biz Verified Published on Sept. 16, 2024 By all estimations, the video game market was expected to contract once the COVID-19 lockdowns ended but even the worst-case scenarios for a return to normalcy predicted net growth when compared to pre-pandemic levels. Instead, a perfect storm of global political and macroeconomic factors, along with executive hubris, left us in a state of disarray and despair.
By Mike Futter| Game Informer Verified Last night at a press briefing, Ubisoft Massive’s David Polfeldt revealed details about the just-announced Tom Clancy’s The Division, a next-generation MMO Shooter. The massive online title has some interesting concepts, but much is still unknown. We know that the game takes place in a United States stricken by a terrible contagion. We also were informed that the disease was released on purpose, with the country descending into chaos after the first 72 hours.
By Mike Futter| Game Informer Verified Now that Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang is confirmed, the way forward for the studio and its founders is starting to come into focus. Since the announcement just a bit ago, we’ve known that Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, is leaving the studio. In a statement on his personal blog, Notch explains the reasons for his departure. Among them, he cites a recent incident about an end user license agreement with which he had no part.
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Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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