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business1 day ago•4 min saved

D&D Could Shift to Third-Party Outsourcing for Future Books

Wizards of the Coast is reportedly seeking a TRPG Publishing Lead to oversee externally developed D&D content, signaling a potential shift to outsourcing future D&D books to third-party publishers. The move may be driven by internal team restructuring, a new franchise-style branding approach, and a ramping up of third-party collaborations after past caution with D&D Beyond, though details on scope, books affected, and timeline remain unclear.

via Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics|

#business #dungeons-and-dragons #outsourcing

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Publishers Express Concern Over Xbox Support Amid Sales Plateau"

Third-party publishers are reportedly expressing doubts about continuing to support Xbox consoles due to "flatlining" sales in Europe, with some questioning the effort of creating versions for Xbox when the market is primarily PC and PS5. Microsoft has acknowledged lagging behind PlayStation and Nintendo in sales and has confirmed plans to bring more first-party games to PlayStation and/or Switch. With Xbox considering releasing games for rival consoles and some developers and publishers questioning the point of supporting Xbox, concerns about its future as a hardware manufacturer have been raised.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#europe #gaming #playstation