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Why an up-and-coming indie developer is returning Microsoft’s money
In this week’s newsletter: the creators of All Rise on standing up to the tech giant – and joining the No Games for Genocide movement
TL;DR
- Speculative Agency is returning Microsoft funding for their game All Will Rise due to Microsoft's ties to the Israeli military and its actions in Gaza.
- The 'No Games for Genocide' movement advocates for boycotting Microsoft and other tech companies involved in alleged complicity with Israeli actions.
- The gaming community has shown support for Palestinian aid through charity bundles and streams, but major companies remain largely silent.
- Other industry news includes a legal battle over a bonus at Krafton, criticism of Nvidia's AI tool for altering character appearances, and the announcement of Bafta Game Awards nominations.
- The article also touches on broader issues of corporate influence in gaming and player experiences with toxicity in online multiplayer games.