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Jeffrey Rousseau, Staff Writer

Jeffrey Rousseau joined GamesIndustry.biz in March 2021. Based in Florida, he was a freelancer writer whose work focused on the intersectionality of games and media across multiple publications. He likes to learn about things and how people are finding solutions to problems, both big and small. When not playing games he likes to read, listen to podcasts, stay informed, or all the above at once.

Recent articles by Jeffrey Rousseau

Astra Fund announces first six partners

The investment headed by Eileen Hollinger and Josh Taylor aims to support and promote puzzle and strategy titles

By Jeffrey Rousseau

During 2021 German consumer game spending amassed $11bn

Report says that sales for games, consoles, and online services hit $6bn throughout the year

By Jeffrey Rousseau

David Haddad remains WB Games head amid WB-Discovery leadership shuffle

Its remain unknown which of the game studios will remain under Warner Bros. Games or AT&T

By Jeffrey Rousseau

A breakdown of China's games market | GDC 2022

Omdia senior analyst Chenyu Cui provides a look into publisher operations, top grossing games, and regulation effects

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Riot Games wants LA staff to return to office, dropping vaccine & mask mandates

As it shifts back to the studio, the company's new safety measures follow local health authorities' recommendations

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Konami eFootball update intended to "regain the trust of our esteemed fans"

Publisher's launch of v1.0.0 update for much-criticized title will "make the game even more enjoyable"

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Lego and Epic Games form new partnership to create kid friendly metaverse

Companies to follow three principles to ensure digital spaces will prioritize the safety and empowerment of minors

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Simply Games reportedly has ceased operations

A rep said, "We are currently implementing changes to our internal systems and reviewing our pre-order process"

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Stand Up for Games Aid raises over £11,000 for youth nonprofits

Proceeds will go towards supporting disadvantaged, disabled minors, and young people

Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's foundation now has a 96% stake in SNK

Purchase follows after organization's 2020 controlling stake of 51% for The King of Fighters maker

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Life is Strange: True Colors wins GLAAD 2022 Media Award for Outstanding Video Game

The Deck Nine Games developed game receives the win during the event's 33rd annual show

Minecraft launches Rivercraft

The world is intended to serve as a lesson guide to inspire children with solutions for climate change and flooding

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Mobile

An independent team will oversee its development as the franchise becomes another FPS to transition from consoles

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 opened to $25.5m made in international theatres

The sequel sees an increase of 2% in revenue compared to the 2020 movie during its overseas opening

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Twitch indefinitely stops the paid boost promotional feature

Viewers and streamers were able to pay to reach the front page but it was exploited to show channels with explicit content

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Sensor Tower: mobile game earnings were down 7% during Q1 2022 at $21bn

Analytics firm also reports that the quarter saw that ad spending on game marketing was up 41% year-over-year

By Jeffrey Rousseau

LIV raises $8.5m in Series A funding round

Company to use the investment to expand its team, it also plans to release its proprietary VR tech to creators as well

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Manga publisher Shueisha launches Shueisha Games

The company will also expand its Shueisha Game Creators Camp program to support and discover new game creators

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Sony lays off nearly 90 PlayStation sales and marketing staffers

The gaming giant's decision suggests a shift to a direct-to-consumer business model

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Undead Labs employees accuse studio of misogyny, mismanagement

Allegations against the State of Decay maker include that its former head of HR also enabled a harmful studio culture

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Capcom to raise Japan-based staffers salaries by 30%

Publisher to also implement a new employee bonus system based upon its business performance

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Utomik to launch multiplatform cloud gaming service

Beta will be available to the UK and Benelux with plans to rollout globally

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Microsoft & Gamers Outreach announce Beyond Xbox: Therapeutic Play program

In addition to the program the companies released a film also showcasing the benefits of gaming for hospitalized youth

By Jeffrey Rousseau

NDreams receives $35m investment

VR developer says that the funding from Aonic Group will be used to expand its staff and game offerings

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Bungie issues lawsuit over DMCA YouTube strikes

Case seeks to reveal the identities of the fraudster copyright reporters & monetary compensation caused by the content takedowns

By Jeffrey Rousseau

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