COD Black Ops 1 and 2 dev says it’s ‘hard to watch’ the new ports selling well while ‘the actual creators don’t see a dime’
Activision re-releases Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2, sparking controversy over revenue sharing
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Who is affected by the controversy?
Original game creators
What is the controversy about?
Revenue sharing from the re-release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
- Primary Driver: Activision re-releases Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2, sparking controversy over revenue sharing
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The re-release of these classic games has been a commercial success, with Activision reportedly making a significant profit from the ports. The issue has sparked debate in the gaming industry, with some calling for greater transparency and revenue sharing with original game creators.
Activision has not commented on the issue, but the success of the re-releases suggests that more classic games may be on the way to modern consoles.
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COD Black Ops 1 and 2 dev says it’s ‘hard to watch’ the new ports selling well while ‘the actual creators don’t see a dime’Video Games Chronicle · 3h ago
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