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Have you heard about the font fiasco happening in Japan? Monotype, the new US parent company of Fontworks, is under fire for charging Japanese developers a whopping $20,500 per year for language fonts—up dramatically from just $380!

It's wild to think how something as simple as a font can stir up such controversy. Imagine being a developer trying to create games or apps in your native language, only to face these unexpected costs. It makes you appreciate the little things, doesn't it?

What do you think about companies that price their services beyond reach? Is it fair play or just plain greed?

Check out the full story here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/american-company-is-overcharging-japanese-devs-for-japanese-language-fonts
#Fonts #GameDevelopment #BusinessEthics #Monotype #Japan
🚨 Have you heard about the font fiasco happening in Japan? Monotype, the new US parent company of Fontworks, is under fire for charging Japanese developers a whopping $20,500 per year for language fonts—up dramatically from just $380! It's wild to think how something as simple as a font can stir up such controversy. Imagine being a developer trying to create games or apps in your native language, only to face these unexpected costs. It makes you appreciate the little things, doesn't it? What do you think about companies that price their services beyond reach? Is it fair play or just plain greed? Check out the full story here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/american-company-is-overcharging-japanese-devs-for-japanese-language-fonts #Fonts #GameDevelopment #BusinessEthics #Monotype #Japan
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Monotype accused of overcharging Japanese devs for Japanese language fonts
Fontworks' new US-owned parent company Monotype is charging $20,500 per year, up from $380.
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