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Korean devs report a burst of interest in single-player console and PC games

Game Developer

Developers at Pearl Abyss, Round8 Studio, Shift Up, and other studios say developers and players in the region want to break out of the free-to-play market.

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Embracer prioritizing 'controlled key IPs' to improve profitability of PC and console releases

Game Developer

The conglomerate currently has 127 projects in development–down on the 215 it had in the works this time last year.

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Transitioning from PC-only development to multiple platforms

Game Developer

An efficient transition requires good organization skills and solid knowledge on how consoles development can be done efficiently.

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Lightspeed Studios appoints Sony veteran as vice president of PC and console publishing

GamesIndustry.biz

Lightspeed Studios has appointed industry veteran Michael Pattison as vice president of its publishing division for PC and console.

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Does a game being 'mobile-first' limit the amount a developer can charge on console?

GamesIndustry.biz

Some of the biggest titles of the past few years have demonstrated that mobile platforms do not need to be a lesser alternative to a title's home console editions. Other titles from major IP holders are now set to have simultaneous releases across both home consoles, PC, and mobile devices. Read more

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Are games consoles facing extinction?

GamesIndustry.biz

Developers used to have to partner with publishers for their games to reach market; now they can use digital platforms and release their wares into the world without a middle man. We used to have a dedicated device like a console or PC to play the latest AAA blockbusters, now we can also play these directly on our mobile phone.

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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement

Game Refinery

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023.