GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 21, 2023

A new report by Niko Partners has revealed that consoles are the most popular platform for young gamers in Japan. Console is the most popular format among Japanese gamers, used by 72.3% of the group, followed by mobile gaming at 63.5%.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 4, 2023

Phil Spencer says making great games wouldn't be enough for Xbox to claw out of third place in the console race. We're not in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo," Spencer said. There isn't really a great solution or win for us.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 4, 2023

According to Newzoo’s PC & Console Gaming Report , the PC and console market still outperformed previous forecasts despite a slight decline of revenue (-2,2% year over year) in 2022. With over one billion PC players and 611 million console players, there are still plenty of opportunities for growth and expansion.

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Game From Scratch

MARCH 5, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Godot 4 Getting Console Support One of the biggest weaknesses of the Godot game engine relative to Unreal or Unity, is the lack of out of the box console support.

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Juego Studio

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consoles and mobiles are two of them. Consoles have larger screens, and high-quality graphics, and can perform multiple actions using game controllers. Whereas mobiles […] The post Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide appeared first on Juego Studio. Both platforms have their advantages and disadvantages.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 17, 2023

Now that Mordhau has arrived on both PlayStation and Xbox , console players finally get the chance to hack & slash their way through medieval battlegrounds. The console version supports 64-player online matches with crossplay exclusively for console players. So, we had to be smart and make everything dynamic.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If Nintendo started developing a new console shortly after the Switch's launch (2018), we're about due for a new console unveiling. Is it common for console manufacturers to talk about the next console to developers privately? How do you think the new console's third party launch games get made? Absolutely.

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Ubisoft hopes to get its multiplayer shooter up to certification standards and out for release within the next two months, at best.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditionally, the console and PC gaming markets have operated very differently to mobile. But that’s changing as technological advancements are allowing mobile developers to bring their games to console, and vice versa. Plus, as recent major acquisitions show, console and PC-first publishers are eyeing up the mobile market.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 17, 2023

Portable gaming consoles will be required to have replaceable batteries by 2027 to comply with a new European Union law. On July 10, the European Council voted for a new regulation to implement sustainability rules for batteries.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 16, 2023

So, how (relatively) bad did the PC and console market do in 2022? In the first ever PC & Console Gaming Report Newzoo dives into this section of the market. Pandemic gaming Last year, the combined revenue from the PC and console market reached $92.3 The battle for attention in the PC and console market is heating up.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 10, 2023

It was a tough April for the UK PC and console games market, with sales down on games and hardware. Just under 111,000 consoles were sold in the UK during the month (GfK figures), which is 20% down over March. 1 console of the month once again, followed by Nintendo Switch and then Xbox Series S and X. PS5 was the No.1

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 6, 2023

The research firm also predicts that last year, the handheld PC console sold 1.6 million consoles. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new Omdia report estimates that the lifetime sales count for Valve's Steam Deck will reach over 3 million units in 2023. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report by Ampere Analysis estimates that spending on console games, hardware, and services declined in 2022, totaling $56.2 Global console spending: $56.2 year-on-year Console game revenue: $32.6 billion, a decrease of 7.8% billion, a drop of 9.3%

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Growth is coming firstly from increased availability of new consoles, most especially PlayStation 5, and from a collection of major releases this year, such as Bethesda’s Starfield, which is out this week. In comparison to previous console generations, the new crop of machines are more than holding their own.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 28, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the firm aims to "smoothly transition" its consumers to the next console. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 18, 2023

million PC and console games were sold in March across Europe, a slight drop of 4% compared with the same period in 2022. That means for the first quarter of the year, 39 million games have been sold, which is a drop of 11% over last year.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 16, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Newzoo's newest report reveals that global consumer spending for PC and console gaming declined by 2.2%, totaling $92.3 Here's what you need to know from Newzoo's PC and Console Gaming Report 2023: Read more billion in 2022.

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Game Developer

JUNE 30, 2023

After years of being on non-Sony systems, the extremely popular (and profitable) Roblox may finally get to have a place on the PlayStation.

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Starloop Studios

AUGUST 29, 2023

With AAA console game developers focusing on ensuring their games are more immersive than ever, intersecting gameplay and narrative has never been more crucial. Though the vast majority of games have a story, very few of them allow for meaningful gameplay and story integration.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 20, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sony has announced additional titles slated to launch in 2023 for its PlayStation VR2 console. The news comes months after the platform holder revealed its $550 price tag and February 22 launch date. Read more

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

In this article, we will examine important tips and strategies that will allow you to improve the efficiency of the console game testing process you are responsible for. The post Console Game QA 101: Basic Tips & Strategies appeared first on iXie Gaming. Let’s dive in.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 12, 2023

At a glance: 159 million console and PC games were sold across tracked European markets in 2022, a drop of 7.1% over the year before. This is according to the latest GSD data, which tracks physical and digital game sales across Europe.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 31, 2023

The consoles' current and new prices are listed below: Read more Microsoft has announced that it will increase the retail price of its Xbox Series S|X units in Japan. As reported by Famitsu , per translation by Gematsu , the tech firm's changes will become effective on February 17.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 2, 2023

PS5 games have jumped up the UK physical charts following a 75% increase in console sales. All three games were included by retailers in various PS5 bundles, which coincided with the console's first temporary price drop last week. Hogwarts Legacy moved from No. 6 following a 248% increase in sales. 34 with a 84% rise in sales.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 5, 2023

Sales of video games, consoles and accessories fell in 2022, due to ongoing stock shortages and a fall in popularity of older titles. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the latest data straight to your inbox At a glance. Read more.

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Apple revealed the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro series, powered by a redesigned GPU, with exclusive ports of AAA console and PC games. This insight explores its importance, and why meaningful gains for publishers are far from guaranteed.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

Game QA is an integral part of game development which ensures that the end products of console games are safeguarded against glitches. The foremost objective of mastering this technique is to ensure that a gaming application responds in the same way regardless of the operating system or console. Inquire Now!

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Nintendo Switch has become the best selling console of all time in France. Le Figaro clarified that handheld consoles were excluded from the breakdown. According to French publication Le Figaro , the Switch has sold 7.09 The latter had been the record holder for the past decade, having sold 6.3 million units. million units.

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Game Developer

JUNE 12, 2023

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, Matt Booty, and Todd Howard take a look at the year ahead for Microsoft, Xbox, and the company's newly acquired studios.

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Game Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

On consoles, where access to publishing is tougher, they are far less common. Mostly, this is to do with the console business model, which favors big productions that offer consumers multiple hours of gameplay. The way we see it, console players are still getting to learn about that option but it’s been a slower process.”

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

million video games from AAA publishers were sold across Europe last month, GSD data reports. That's a rise of nearly 29% over August last year. It's an impressive result, especially as the big game of August - Baldur's Gate 3 - is not counted in this data as publisher Larian is not part of the GSD panel. Instead, FIFA 23 is No.1.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 17, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The first couple of years of the current console generation have been very unusual, to say the least.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 14, 2022

The subject of running Godot games on consoles pops up very often. In this article you will find information about the following topics: How console development works. Which alternatives exist to publish your Godot games for consoles. What is the consoles market like? How does one develop for consoles?

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Game Developer

AUGUST 14, 2023

Three years after their successors hit the market, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One continue to get new releases like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

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Ask a Game Dev

MAY 15, 2023

This license allows the publishers to use things in advertising like the console logos, images of the consoles, trademarks such as the words “Playstation” or “Xbox” or “Switch” and related accessories (e.g. Joycon”, “Sixaxis”, “Kinect”, etc.).

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Game Developer

AUGUST 24, 2023

The existence of the Xbox Series S, according to Phil Spencer, allows for additional onboarding to the current console generation and fills a mid-gen niche.

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