Arkadium launches platform for third-party browser game devs
Game Developer
APRIL 24, 2024
The studio behind browser games like Mahjongg Solitaire and Block Champ is inviting smaller teams to join its network and get millions of eyes on their game.
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CCP Games' Carbon Development Platform goes open source
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 15, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox CCP Games, developer of Eve Online, has announced that its Carbon Development Platform is now open source. Players and developers can use the resource to create titles for free. Read more
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Xbox forms new game preservation and platforms teams, moves AI division under hardware
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 8, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox At a glance Microsoft has seen more changes behind the scenes, including the creation of two new teams dedicated to experiences and platforms, as well as game preservation. Read more
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Sony seeking growth by bringing more first-party games to other platforms
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
PlayStation is looking at bringing more of its exclusive first-party titles to other platforms, such as PC, in an effort to grow its games business. billion ($6.5 billion).
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Games-as-a-Platform insights for indies
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Uncover the untapped potential of Games-as-a-Platform (GaaP) phenomena like Fortnite and Minecraft. Explore how they're reshaping business models, redefining engagement, and serving as testing grounds for emerging tech. ReadyCode offers a shortcut for.
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TRY AGAIN: How frustrations with game development lead to a platformer about game development frustrations
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TRY AGAIN developer Adam Morina talks about how their own frustrations coming up with a game concept would lead to a game about those very frustrations.
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Xbox planning hybrid cloud gaming platform for 2028
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Microsoft is planning a "hybrid" Xbox platform for cloud gaming for 2028. According to documents leaked earlier this week by the FTC, and as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun , said platform would run cloud-based titles on a device setting consumers back less than $99, and has been in discussion since at least May 2022.
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Extremely OK Games' Celeste reimagined as free 3D platformer
Game Developer
JANUARY 30, 2024
Extremely OK likes to commemorate Celeste's birthdays with new ways to play the game.
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Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
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Report: Netflix wants a Grand Theft Auto game on its platform
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Netflix doesn't just want first-party games, it also hopes to bring third-party titles into its ecosystem to bring in more players.
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Anime platform Crunchyroll launches Game Vault to let subscribers play
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The new initiative will grant select Crunchyroll subscribers access to an expanding collection of mobile games.
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iXie’s Guide to Mastering Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing for Your Game
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
As the world goes digital, the diversity in platforms and devices that users interact with has significantly increased. But what does that mean to the game development fraternity? Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever.  What is Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing?
Gamefam and the business of advertising on game platforms
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox With the proliferation of online games, some titles have been positioning themselves more as platforms, such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. This has opened a new opportunity for brands to partner with developers to advertise on the platform.
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EA investing in building "games as a platform"
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 10, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Electronic Arts says its future lies in developing "games as a platform," building on the success it has seen with live service models for titles such as FIFA, The Sims and Apex Legends.
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Square Enix partners with blockchain game platform to "drive mass adoption"
Game Developer
APRIL 19, 2023
The Japanese publisher thinks it's time for traditional players to hop aboard the blockchain train.
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Meet CliCli, the next big user-generated games content platform
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 21, 2023
For as long as PC games have existed, the boundary between developer and fan has been blurred. Players have been building their own content since the dawn of computer games, as seen in the many mods and game modes created from other titles. The latest platform to enter this fray is Singapore’s CliCli. Read more
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Cocos Runtime, the technical foundation for mini-game platforms
Cocos
JANUARY 14, 2024
Mini-Game Runtime In China, many popular mini-game platforms, such as WeChat, Douyin (TikTok), QQ, and Kwai, have opted for Mini-Game Runtime technology architecture rather than the traditional H5/Webview as their runtime environment.
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Cocos Runtime, the technical foundation for mini-game platforms
Cocos
JANUARY 12, 2024
Mini-Game Runtime In China, many popular mini-game platforms, such as WeChat, Douyin (TikTok), QQ, and Kwai, have opted for Mini-Game Runtime technology architecture rather than the traditional H5/Webview as their runtime environment. Higher security in commercialization aspects.
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What Are the Best Platforms for Video Games?
Juego Studio
JUNE 29, 2023
Video games are getting popular among all age groups and it is becoming a social interactive platform, providing an enjoyable time to the players. Many gaming platforms around the world are constantly updating their features […] The post What Are the Best Platforms for Video Games?
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What makes Cross-platform game development popular in 2024?
Juego Studio
JANUARY 23, 2024
Accessibility is crucial to building high-quality and popular games in today’s era. As the technologies evolve, there is a paradigm shift towards creating cross-platform games among developers to cater to the growing demand.
Developers’ Guide to Multi-Platform Game UI Design Best Practices
Starloop Studios
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Game UI design for multiplatform projects is a significant challenge for game developers. Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design.
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Cost Effective Platforms for Mobile Gaming
Code with Mike
APRIL 13, 2023
Mobile gaming has historically gotten a bad rap with the wider gaming industry. When the App Store launched alongside the iPhone 3G in 2008, console and PC gaming was finally beginning to stake its claim to being a valid 21st […] The post Cost Effective Platforms for Mobile Gaming appeared first on CodeWithMike.
The Game-Wisdom 2022 Awards for Best Platformer
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The Game-Wisdom 2022 Awards for Best Platformer Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com. For this entry, it’s time to talk about the best games of 2022 that were all about jumping, moving, and the thrill of exploring a space that isn’t focused on combat. Could Have Been a Contender: Sonic Frontiers.
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Why do you Need to Build Cross-Platform Games in 2023?
Artoon
JUNE 16, 2023
Cross-platform mobile games are a trend that is quickly taking over the […] The post Why do you Need to Build Cross-Platform Games in 2023? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Mobile Games and Cross-Platform Development Projects
Starloop Studios
APRIL 18, 2023
With the mobile gaming industry’s continued growth year after year, mobile devices are becoming a platform of choice for numerous developers and publishers. Mobile games have evolved immensely from their roots are rudimentary puzzle games into viable and complex titles in their own right.
Top 10 MultiGaming Platform Game Apps in India
Artoon
AUGUST 21, 2023
MultiGaming platform apps are not new in the Indian gaming market. They […] The post Top 10 MultiGaming Platform Game Apps in India appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Download this game developer's guide to going cross-platform
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 20, 2023
A new GamesIndustry.biz whitepaper 'Going cross-platform: a game developer’s guide to tools, technology and process' is available to download right here. Read more
Things You Need to Know About Metaverse Gaming Platforms
iXie gaming
APRIL 3, 2023
Many individuals believe that the Metaverse will be the next big thing in game development. Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. Some, on the other hand, don’t appear to understand its significance. So, let’s dive in!
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How to make the jump from developing a game to running a game platform
AWS Games
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Gaming companies, both developers and publishers, have also aimed to capitalize on the vast amount of data and intellectual capital they have, in order to reinvent themselves and branch out into different ventures. One example is Epic Game’s Unreal Engine platform.
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New Solution Guidance for building scalable cross-platform game backends on AWS
AWS Games
AUGUST 3, 2023
Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Customers share with us that setting up a game backend service requires a fair amount of undifferentiated heavy lifting.
Looking to purchase mobile game for web platform
Cocos
APRIL 23, 2024
There are many, but I suggest you to go to the Chinese forum to send your requirements, and then mark the price, so you will receive a lot of what you need
2D vs. 3D Games: Prices, Platforms, and Pros & Cons
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Artoon Solutions is a Game Development Company that deals in Cards and […] The post 2D vs. 3D Games: Prices, Platforms, and Pros & Cons appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Rollback Netcode on websocket with a Multiplayer Platformer game demo open sourced
Cocos
JANUARY 13, 2023
Rollback Netcode on websocket with a Multiplayer Platformer game demo open sourced at. GitHub - genxium/DelayNoMore: A Multiplayer Platformer game demo on websocket.
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Picking the best Blockchain Platform for your NFT Games
Starloop Studios
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
As blockchain networks and NFTs grow in popularity, so too do blockchain games and NFT games. As the popularity grows, it’s important that developers know which blockchain platform to choose.
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Microsoft's next ten-year deal is with European cloud gaming platform Nware
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 28, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has signed yet another ten-year deal with a cloud gaming provider, this time European platform Nware.
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RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming extraction shooter
Game Development News
JUNE 9, 2023
Hi-Rez Studios subsidiary RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming shooter release - MCV/DEVELOP
[Video attached] Rollback Netcode on websocket with a Multiplayer Platformer game demo open sourced
Cocos
JANUARY 13, 2023
Rollback Netcode on websocket with a Multiplayer Platformer game demo open sourced at. GitHub - genxium/DelayNoMore: A Multiplayer Platformer game demo on websocket.
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The future of gaming is device-agnostic; it’s time for marketers to adapt
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2024
Cross-platform gaming is on the rise, with 76% of gamers today playing across multiple platforms. For gaming app marketers, this presents a significant opportunity: cross-device marketing.
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Resilience and innovation on display as the games industry looks to bounce back at GDC 2024
Game Developer
MARCH 28, 2024
Key trends included the emergence of new AI tools, the erosion of platform boundaries through new translation layers, and the surprise re-emergence of web-based gaming.
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How do you choose the top Blockchain Platforms for NFT Games?
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The post How do you choose the top Blockchain Platforms for NFT Games? appeared first on Juego Studio.
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Explore the RTX Platform within Game Engines at New ‘Level Up with NVIDIA’ Webinars
Nvidia
JULY 20, 2022
The new 'Level Up with NVIDIA' webinar series offers creators and developers the opportunity to learn more about the NVIDIA RTX platform, interact with NVIDIA. Join us for the first webinar in the series on August 10 at 10 AM, Pacific time, with NVIDIA experts Richard Cowgill and Zach Lo discussing RTX in Unreal Engine 5. Register now.
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Netflix Games is working on a Squid Game video game spinoff
Game Developer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The streamer-turned-game platform is aiming to release more games in 2024, including one based on the popular series Squid Game.
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Roblox & Beyond: The Problem with Game Creator Platforms
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 16, 2020
Roblox’s massive success has spawned a number of teams to try and follow suit by creating their own next-gen game creation platforms, but how likely will these efforts succeed given the peculiarities of Roblox’s demographic? You can sign up to the newsletter at the bottom of this text.
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Did Xbox back itself into a corner over minor leaks?
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The angst over an Official Xbox Podcast announcement was all a lot of noise for a few games going to other platforms.
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