Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The GTA+ service is getting a new lease on life as Rockstar begins adding its back catalog to draw in subscribers.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Half of Sony's intended output for live-service games are being delayed, while the other six are still meant to release in the next few years.

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Game Developer

JUNE 26, 2023

Like every other company, Meta is getting into subscriptions with its Meta Quest+ service for VR games.

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Bringing Xbox to VR changes how cloud games can be played and helps the service branch out without Microsoft needing to create its own VR device.

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Game Developer

JUNE 7, 2023

Smite developer Hi-Rez Studios launched a new team, RallyHere, intended to support studios that create ongoing live service games.

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Game Developer

JULY 14, 2023

Microsoft continues to dabble in the cloud game market by bringing the retro game streaming service Anstream Arcade to its consoles.

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Game Developer

JULY 3, 2023

Ending the Wide Care warranty service the Nintendo Switch may be part of Nintendo's plans to introduce the system's eventual successor.

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Game Developer

APRIL 16, 2024

With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 19, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The strong possibility that the next big Harry Potter game to come from Warner Bros will be a game as a service (GAAS) is an enticing prospect, but not for the reasons Warner Bros expects.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Making live-service games isn't easy, and 2023 was an especially tumultuous year for the genre.

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Game Developer

APRIL 23, 2024

Infogrames has returned and is eager to acquire some franchises.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 18, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox According to a new report from Game Developer Collective, 70% of game developers are concerned about the present business model of live-service games. Read more

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Unity Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Learn how we're investing in Unity Multiplayer Services to support the growing number of developers creating incredible multiplayer games with a flexible, extensible suite of tools and services.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Crunchyroll is the latest streaming service to add mobile games to its offering. The Sony-owned anime broadcaster introduced the Crunchyroll Game Vault on November 7, which will be available for subscribers of the service's Mega and Ultimate Fan tiers.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

During its earnings call following the release of its Q2 results (as transcribed by Seeking Alpha ), Sony's COO and CFO Hiroki Totoki confirmed that six of its 12 live service titles initially announced in 2022 have been pushed back due to quality concerns. "In

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report from Griffin Gaming Partners says that 95% of game makers are developing or maintaining a live service game. The 2023 Game Development Report, made in partnership with Rendered VC, surveyed 537 studios from across the globe. Read more

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Game Developer

APRIL 13, 2023

Another day, another subscription service gets integrated.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 17, 2024

Larian Studios' games won't be made available on subscription services, according to founder and CEO Swen Vincke. You won't find our games on a subscription service even if I respect that, for many developers, it presents an opportunity to make their game," Vincke wrote.

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Game Wisdom

JANUARY 20, 2024

Endgame Lessons of Live Service Design Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this critical thought, the recent complete downvote of Diablo 4’s endgame frames our talk about the importance of establishing, and refining, the endgame of any live service game.…

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Cocos

JANUARY 27, 2024

Hey everyone, I successfully integrated Vungle ads into my app using the Vungle SDK through the Service Panel. Has Vungle removed support, or are there steps to re-add it to the service panel? I’ve attached a screenshot of the current service panel for reference. Appreciate your assistance on this! Best regards, Harish

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Humble Games Collection is said to be ending in early November, and at time of writing, has nothing waiting in the stands to take its place.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 5, 2023

Nintendo is no longer offering its Switch repair service in Japan. In an announcement on Nintendo Japan's website , the platform holder said the extended warranty service for the console (known as Wide Care) will end on August 31. Those already subscribed to the service will not be able to amend their subscription past July 14.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report says that 33% of committed gaming consumers have used cloud gaming services and 10% by casual users.

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Game Developer

MAY 10, 2023

Ubisoft makes its first layoffs of the year as its string of troubles continues throughout the year.

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Update : A company spokesperson has since clarified only the Github repository version of Unity's ToS were removed, while there was "never one moment" they weren't available on its website.

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OPM Jobs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

So, we are now offering exclusive pricing on a new Outplacement Service, designed to support individuals and game studios through both career changes and redundancies. Tailored Programs Sometimes one size does not fit all, so there is also the option to mix and match our partners services depending on your needs and budget.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

However, selecting the right gaming services partner is essential to achieving your testing goals. Imagine a scenario where a gaming services partner doesn’t conduct thorough testing or exposes your game’s application data to your competitor. And that’s where the right gaming services partner comes in handy.

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Unity Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

The Unity Gaming Services (UGS) team has been hard at work delivering on the 2023 roadmap and we’re excited to announce the newest updates to the UGS platform.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 15, 2023

Netflix has launched a limited beta to test its cloud gaming service. Starting today, a small number of subscribers in Canada and the UK will be able to play games on their TV using the Netflix Game Controller app.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 23, 2023

Games-as-a-service refers to a monetization model in which the game is developed and released as a continually evolving service, rather than a one-time product. The game receives ongoing support from developers over years, and generates revenue through subscriptions or in-game purchases.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 1, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox In under 18 months, PlayStation has announced three studio acquisitions all dedicated to live-service games. It started with a big one in January last year – Destiny developer Bungie. It followed that with Haven Studios in March.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 26, 2023

The service will set back consumers $59.99 Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Meta has announced Meta Quest+, a monthly subscription allowing users access to two selected VR titles. yearly or $7.99 a month while being available to Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headset owners.

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Game Wisdom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Examining the Live Service Success of Payday 2 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Overkill Software had a very turbulent decade in the 2010s, with reports of scandals from the top, failed projects and ventures, and now they’re back to working on Payday 2 while working on Payday 3.

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Unity Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

From bringing products out of beta in June to releasing new and updated game samples, Unity Gaming Services made big strides in 2022. Read the blog to learn more.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The past month has seen a slew of developers and publishers announce their live service titles will be shutting down this year, some of which aren't even a year old. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox UK subscription provider EE has unveiled a new slate of services and products. Among them were three new updates to its video game services offerings. Read more

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Game Wisdom

APRIL 18, 2023

Why Live Service Doesn’t Excite Anymore Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com As I’ve been writing my book on RPG design, one of the more interesting stories to break are the number of live service games that have failed or are dying as we speak.

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