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Beamable, the developer behind Game of Thrones Ascent and Star Trek Timelines, filed for bankruptcy on October 1st.
Read More »Beamable, formerly known as Disruptor Beam, files for bankruptcy
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
Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Brighton Digital 2020: Details Announced For Free Virtual Conference & Expo
Bethesda’s Todd Howard & Gary Whitta among keynote speakers as schedule announced.
Read More »Genshin Impact grosses over $100m, recouping development costs in just two weeks
In the two weeks following its launch, MiHoYo's Genshin Impact has recouped its development costs, generating over $100m in revenue
Read More »Epic Games and Apple’s legal battle may have “significant and serious ramifications for Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft”
"A final decision should be better informed regarding the impact of the walled garden model given the potential for significant and serious ramifications for Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft and their video game platforms."
Read More »Amazon shuts down Crucible development, just five months after launch
"Ultimately we didn’t see a healthy, sustainable future ahead of Crucible."
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