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The dual move will provide key services to US developers within their region, making close collaboration even easier.
Read More »Virtuos expands into North America with Counterpunch acquisition and new Montreal studio
Facebook Gaming: Discover why genre is a key trend for 2020 and beyond
Facebook Gaming’s Tim Lion explains how genre diversification is a key trend for 2020. This article was created in collaboration with Facebook Gaming.
Read More »PS5 will allow users to record voice chat for moderation purposes
Can the new console possibly police voice chat with the new feature?
Read More »Tencent’s Sharkmob opens AAA London development studio – announces veteran core team
"The London studio will fully embrace Sharkmob’s approach to studio culture and be encouraged to push boundaries in craft, expertise and creativity.”
Read More »Beamable, formerly known as Disruptor Beam, files for bankruptcy
Beamable, the developer behind Game of Thrones Ascent and Star Trek Timelines, filed for bankruptcy on October 1st.
Read More »JoyPac launches new accelerator programme for hypercasual mobile titles
Mobile games publisher JoyPac has launched Hyperfuel, a new accelerator programme aimed at hypercasual mobile game development.
Read More »MY.GAMES invests in Mamboo Games
MY.GAMES has made an investment mobile hyper-casual games developer and publisher Mamboo Games, buying a minority investment in the studio.
Read More »Unity launches ‘Game Growth Program’ to support mobile free-to-play titles
“User acquisition campaigns, optimized monetization via ads and in-app purchases, and player analytics.”
Read More »Breaking down the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mobile games
We take a look at the growth in downloads in the U.S. for the top 100 grossing games in each category
Read More »The Nintendo Switch will outsell next-gen consoles this Christmas, claims analyst
Nintendo likely to have the upper hand due to next-gen hardware shortages
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