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Android firm behind games controller tech now part of Google empire
Read More »‘Cross-screen’ studio Turbo gets backing from SoftBank
Korean VC body that bought a majority stake in GungHo and Supercell invests in new ‘cross-screen’ development studio
Read More »Rovio reveals new medieval-themed Angry Birds
Rovio has unveiled a new addition to the Angry Birds franchise, releasing a short medieval-themed video teasing the new effort. The video (embedded below) shows one of the birds in a full suit of armor, with the YouTube description adding: Perhaps the most Epic soft launch ever – whatever that …
Read More »Playing Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes unlocks Phantom Pain content
Konami has revealed another reason to shell out on the limited-size Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Gamers who play the taster title, out on March 21st, will be able to carry their save over to The Phantom Pain. Specifically, they will be given additional staff for what is being …
Read More »BBC announces Stig-themed Top Gear smartphone game
Top Gear: Race the Stig is due for release on iOS, Android and Windows Phone today. The BBC Worldwide published title is published by Mastertronic and developed by Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution creators Supersonic Software. It’s an endless runner-style racer in which players must collect nuts while charging about …
Read More »Twitch introduces streaming for mobile games
New SDK allows users to broadcast and capture footage from smartphone titles
Read More »Twitch announces mobile game broadcasting
Twitch has revealed its software development kit for mobile game broadcasting. The SDK allows the capture of footage and audio from both the game and the devices camera and microphone. Furthermore, videos can be uploaded straight away at a variety of qualities. It seems that this kit is more for …
Read More »Team17 expands publishing initiative to mobile
Rocket Rainbow’s puzzle game Hay Ewe is the first third-party mobile title to be published
Read More »Zynga says mobile is now top priority
Zynga is taking a mobile-first approach to its game development as its moves to make up lost ground in the rapidly expanding mobile market. Zynga COO Clive Downie explained on thesocial game maker’s blogthat the company will be pursing a mobile-first business starting with the launch of three of its …
Read More »‘Ouya Everwhere’ to allow play outside of console
Microconsole maker Ouya is reportedly readying a new service that will allow gamers to play titles on the Ouya Store through other means than just the platform’s hardware. Founder and CEO Julie Uhrman teased the ‘Ouya Everywhere” feature to SlashDot, though deferred getting into any solid details until the supposed …
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