MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang will not result in the game being dropped on rival platforms. At Microsoft, we believe in the power of content to unite people,” he said. Minecraft adds diversity to our game portfolio and helps us reach new gamers across …
Read More »EA has two teams working on Apple Watch games
The new Apple Watch has gained early support from at least one major publisher. While all and sundry are on board for iOS and the iPhone, the high price of entry and as-of-yet unproven market appeal of wearable tech will likely result in smaller immediate from publishers – although some …
Read More »New SimCity game coming to iOS and Android
EA has announced that SimCity BuildIt is in development both for Apple iOS and Google’s Android. What are the odds on it being free-to-play and in-app purchases, do you think? The game is being specifically designed for smartphones. The choices you make evolve your city in a variety of ways,” …
Read More »Apple reveals Apple Watch wearable device
Apple has unveiled its long-rumoured wearable device, the Apple Watch. "We love to make technology more personal," CEO Tim Cook said during an event held earlier today in California showcasing the new hardware. Previously thought to be dubbed the iWatch, Cook explained the Apple Watch works seamlessly” with the iPhone …
Read More »Apple unveils iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple has peeled the curtain back on two new iPhones: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. "[The iPhone 6 devices represent] the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone,” Apple CEO Tim Cook stated during Apple’s event earlier today in California. As rumoured, the devices will be sized at 4.7 …
Read More »LBP endless runner Run Sackboy! Run! hits Vita, mobile next month
Sony is bringing Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet series to iOS and Android devices next month, in the form of endless runner Run Sackboy! Run! The PlayStation US Blog details the upcoming free-to-play title, which will launch in October on PS Vita in addition to the mobile versions. The title does pack …
Read More »Angry Birds Stella arrives, isn’t ‘just for girls’ says Rovio
The latest entry in the ever-successful Angry Birds series is now available to download on iOS and Android. Angry Birds Stella joins the many assorted Angry Birds brands already available on the market including Space, Star Wars, Transformers, Epic, Friends and Go. Stella is broadly in line with what players …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Pirates goes free-to-play on smartphones
Ubisoft has altered the payment model for Assassin’s Creed: Pirates on iOS and Android. The mobile title is now free to download on both platforms, although of course there are a range of in-game purchases available once you get going. The news coincides with the release of new content ‘Cold …
Read More »WWE SuperCard downloaded 1.5m times
Free-to-play mobile trading card game WWE SuperCard has combined for 1.5m downloads between iOS and Android platforms, 2K has announced. The publisher didn’t go into specifics regarding how those downloads are divided up on each platform, but the total between the two was reached in less than two weeks out …
Read More »Yogscast launches official iOS app
Maker Studios has launched a new iOS app dedicated to the Yogscast network. It follows the release of an app dedicated to Maker’s YouTube poster boy PewDiePie earlier this month. This new app is built in much the same way, offering quick access to the channel’s content as well as …
Read More »