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NYAims to Win Game Dev Race | Albany News
New York is rolling out a bold new tax credit plan to lure and retain top game studios, offering up to $5 million for projects that spend at least half their budget in-state — a move designed to turn the Empire State into a major gaming hub, rivaling California and Canada. With Rockstar Games’ upcoming GTA VI fueling local hopes, the state sees games as a long-term economic engine that builds community roots unlike film or TV. But critics warn the 51% in-state spending rule may be too restrictive, suggesting Ontario’s employee-based model could be more flexible. To support the pipeline, three…
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