Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse, the publisher behind the medieval city-builder Manor Lords, is taking a hard look at how developer contracts tend to be handled in the games industry. He argues that many of these agreements are fundamentally flawed, failing to align with what he calls the core principles of efficient contracting. Bender suggests that the standard legal arrangements often overlook practical considerations that would better serve both developers and publishers, hinting at the need for smarter, more balanced partnerships. With Hooded Horse’s own approach standing as a contrast, this critique raises important questions about how business is done behind the scenes in game development.
Source: gamesindustry.biz
