Episode 127: The Game Industry Is Deathly Quiet on Abortion Rights (News Show)

The game industry loves to trot out its support for Women’s History Month, but most companies are avoiding standing up for abortion rights. It’s time for developers and publishers to take a stand. Also: Paradox earnings, Fortnite is back on iOS and Android (thanks to Microsoft), the war for Turtle Beach, NYC sues Activision, and more. You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:05:59] - Microsoft and Epic Make a Mobile Fortnite End-Run [00:08:55] - Paradox Earnings [00:18:24] - Investment Interlude [00:47:15] - Quick Hits [00:57:54] - Labor Report (The Industry’s Silence on Abortion Rights, NYC Sues Activision) SOURCES Play Fortnite on iOS, iPadOS, Android Phones and Tablets, and Windows PC with Xbox Cloud Gaming for Free | Xbox Wire Interim report January – March 2022 | Paradox BUNGIE SUPPORTS ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE RIGHTS | Bungie INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Ubisoft gains on report founding family considering partnering with PE for takeout | Seeking Alpha Turtle Beach told shareholders it is exploring a sales process | Reuters NetEase Games Launches First Studio in the U.S. | PR Newswire NACON ANNOUNCES A NEW LABEL: NACON STUDIO MILAN | GamesPress WPP and Epic Games partner to accelerate innovation for clients in the metaverse | WPP New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick | Axios