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Read More »Epic claims that Apple will cut off Unreal Engine from iOS ecosystem impacting all developers: “a direct attack on the ongoing viability of the Unreal Engine”
Total War: Troy claimed 7.5m times – an epic game, on Epic Game Store, is downloaded an epic number of times
A truly Epic occurence
Read More »Eiyuden Chronicle – Suikoden spiritual successor becomes most-backed Kickstarter in Japan as it breaks $3m mark
We were excited that the classic Suikoden RPG series was getting a spiritual successor a few weeks back: Eiyuden Chronicle. But its initial success of £1m on its first day, has continued to grow and Eiyuden Chronicle is now the biggest Japanese-backed kickstarter to date and the ninth biggest title …
Read More »Unity acquires Plastic SCM developer Codice Software
Unity has decided to take charge of your next project, with the acquisition of Plastic SCM, the popular version control software (VCS) from Codice Software. Though that brings up a host of immediate questions for both Plastic SCM and Unity’s own Collaborate too. Unity explained in a blog post that …
Read More »Live ops expertise meets all-action extravagance – Jagex partners with Flying Wild Hog for debut third-party title – heading to PC and console
"We're hoping it’s one plus one equals three, because we're going to bring our DNA secret sauce, and they're gonna bring in a lot of theirs. And we're looking to make a great title out of that"
Read More »Comment: Epic has little to lose from its bold Fortnite play on mobile
Craig Chapple is mobile insights strategist, EMEA at mobile intelligence firm Sensor Tower and was senior editor at PocketGamer.biz.
Read More »Doctor Who card battler announced – BBC partners with Reality Gaming Group on blockchain-based title
"The cards used in Doctor Who: Worlds Apart are both functional and collectible, so fans can actually own a piece of the game while they play.”
Read More »Tim Sweeney picks a fight with Apple – with Fortnite parody of classic 1984 Apple advert
"Apple has become what it once railed against: the behemoth seeking to control markets, block competition, and stifle innovation."
Read More »Embracer Group goes on spending spree – picks up 4A Games for $36m amongst eight acquisitions
Also New World Interactive, Deca Games, Vermila Studios, Rare Earth Games, Palindrome Interactive, Pow Wow Entertainment, and Sola Media
Read More »Testronic acquires Whyttest to expand QA and customer service offerings
Whyttest has sites in Romania and Serbia
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