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The processing cost of outputting high-end graphics on iOS devices is to be reduced. That’s thank to a new proprietary tech from Apple called Metal that allows devs to get more out of an iPhone or iPad’s innards, in much the same way as AMD’s Mantle promises to do for …
Read More »Improving monetisation for game developers through advertising
IQzone's Patrick Pettay on why he believes advertisements should be used alongside IAPs in mobile games
Read More »Mind Candy: World of Warriors has ‘tremendous potential’ for a franchise
Studio plans to build next big IP following Moshi Monsters success, and more could follow
Read More »Mind Candy reveals a new game, and it’s not Moshi Monsters
UK casual games giant Mind Candy is working on a new game that isn’t based on its smash hit Moshi Monsters IP. The game is called World of Warriors and is due for release on iOS and Android this year. There’s a teaser trailer below and it’s being worked on …
Read More »Mobile data firm App Annie raises $17m and acquires Distimo
Total investment in company reaches $39m
Read More »VIDEO: Bethesda announces free-to-play multiplayer combat title Battlecry
Bethesda has announced that Battlecry Studios is making a game called… Battlecry. It’s described as an all-new multiplayer action combat game featuring fast-paced and frenetic 32-player battles” and will be free-to-play. It’s the studio’s first title since its formation in 2012. The visual design is being headed by Half-Life 2 …
Read More »Competitive smartphone market sees EE and Phones 4U snub LG G3
Korean electronics giant LG yesterday revealed the high-end LG G3 Android phone, and already two big names have snubbed the device. Cnet reports that both EE and Phones 4U have said they won’t be stocking the handset. "The LG G3 goes head-to-head with other flagship devices that most retailers have …
Read More »Evolution ‘doesn’t want’ players to use DriveClub’s microtransactions
DriveClub director Paul Rustchynsky has insisted that there’s no danger of the planned microtransactions detracting from the player base’s experience. Last month it seemed as if Rustchynsky had ruled out any possibility of the game using IAPs, only for it to be confirmed that earlier this month that microtransactions will …
Read More »Report: Samsung making virtual reality headset
Mobile and electronics firm wants to beat Oculus Rift and Project Morpheus to market, sources claim
Read More »Samsung developing virtual reality headset – report
Galaxy mobile device maker Samsung is apparently working on its own VR headset, with the company reportedly aiming to beat both Oculus Rift and Sony’s Project Morpheus to market. Engadget reports Samsung is pushing to announce the headset in 2014, in route to the firm’s ultimate goal of having the …
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