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About SAZ: A strong interest group introduces itself
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... than just a pastime ... playing together also strengthens social cohesion"
Contract negotiations with publishers on equal footing
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Game Designers Convention in Goettingen 2024
The 42nd Game Designers Convention will take place in Goettingen on June 1st and 2nd, 2024. Detailed information about the event and the online registration form can be found under this direct link or under EVENTS on this website.
License fees for game authors: Fairness and transparency instead of a black box!
The Game Designers Association (SAZ) presents a position paper that analyses the non-transparent and questionable practice of a whole range of game publishers when calculating royalties and outlines alternatives. Of course, we are pleased to discuss alternative, fair and transparent calculation bases.
Read more … License fees for game authors: Fairness and transparency instead of a black box!
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Carlo E. Lanzavecchia
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Liesbeth Bos
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Marco Teubner
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Klaus Teuber
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Reiner Knizia
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