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How to market console and PC games in a mobile world

GamesIndustry.biz

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. Meanwhile, some of the most successful titles are embracing a cross-platform strategy from conception.

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The continuing quest to bring Age of Empires to mobile

GamesIndustry.biz

Age of Empires was originally launched for PC in 1997. Since then, the historical real-time strategy series has had multiple releases on platforms such as home consoles and mobile devices. Development for the title began in 2021, but it currently does not have a planned release schedule. Read more

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Cost Effective Platforms for Mobile Gaming

Code with Mike

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.

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Difference Between Mobile and PC Game Development

Juego Studio

The video game industry is booming, irrespective of the game genre and platform. Among the variety of games, mobile games are becoming the most popular with almost 50% of the global population indulging in mobile gaming.

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Newzoo looks at different generations • Mobile most popular among all ages

PreMortem.Games

Dedicated game console Across every generation, mobile is the most used platform for playing games. Meanwhile, console and PC gaming are significantly popular among younger generations. Only 5% of them play on all 3 platforms. Gen Z has the highest number of multi-platformers with 18%.

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Report: Console gaming more popular among Japanese youth than mobile

GamesIndustry.biz

A new report by Niko Partners has revealed that consoles are the most popular platform for young gamers in Japan. of the group, followed by mobile gaming at 63.5%. of respondents played on PC. of respondents played on PC. Console is the most popular format among Japanese gamers, used by 72.3% Only 14.7% Only 14.7%

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Developers’ Guide to Multi-Platform Game UI Design Best Practices

Starloop Studios

Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design. PC, console, mobile, and any other platforms imaginable have much in common regarding their needs from game UI design, but they [.]