GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 9, 2024

A new study has found that YouTube is the most popular and trusted platform for discovering new games among players. PR and marketing agency Big Games Machine surveyed 1,000 US-based console and PC gamers about how they find new titles to purchase and play, of which 64% said they discover games via YouTube. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 4, 2023

According to Newzoo’s PC & Console Gaming Report , the PC and console market still outperformed previous forecasts despite a slight decline of revenue (-2,2% year over year) in 2022. Moreover, 72% of PC and/or console players use at least two platforms. Download the full report here.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 10, 2024

Now that Sony releasing its first-party titles on PC as well as PlayStation has become relatively commonplace, it’s easy to lose sight of what a major change in strategy this represents. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 2, 2024

In the wake of 2023, a year marked by blockbuster game releases, the global PC and console gaming market is facing a period of moderation. According to the latest PC and Console Gaming report by Newzoo , the PC and console gaming market generated $93.5 year-over-year.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditionally, the console and PC gaming markets have operated very differently to mobile. But that’s changing as technological advancements are allowing mobile developers to bring their games to console, and vice versa. Meanwhile, some of the most successful titles are embracing a cross-platform strategy from conception.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 16, 2023

So, how (relatively) bad did the PC and console market do in 2022? In the first ever PC & Console Gaming Report Newzoo dives into this section of the market. Pandemic gaming Last year, the combined revenue from the PC and console market reached $92.3 And what does it mean for the future? year on year.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Steampunk-Metroidvania action adventure game "STEAM TRIGGER" on PC platforms and each consoles in 2024. x-climb Inc. Headquarters: Ginza, Tokyo; CEO Atsushi Iburi) will release a new 2.5D

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Of those polled, 79% of them were gaming enthusiasts, and 47% of that subset played on more than one platform (the poll considered PC, mobile, and console each to be a single platform). Mobile was the most popular platform, with 60% of online respondents playing on phones or tablets. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 21, 2023

A new report by Niko Partners has revealed that consoles are the most popular platform for young gamers in Japan. Console is the most popular format among Japanese gamers, used by 72.3% Console is the most popular format among Japanese gamers, used by 72.3% of respondents played on PC. Only 14.7% Read more

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Our updated optimization guides include the latest updates from Unity 2022 LTS and provide you with useful tips and tactics to optimize your projects.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 1, 2024

for developers that release eligible Unreal Engine games on Epic Games Stores at the same time as other mobile, console, or PC platforms. Epic Games will drop its royalty fees from 5% to 3.5% Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 5, 2024

During the 30-minute session, we will discuss the role of consoles, the trends on mobile and PC, and look to the potential impact of areas such as game streaming, Netflix and 'metaverse' titles such as Fortnite and Roblox. It takes place at 2pm local time in Los Angeles, with coverage on IGN and GamesIndustry.biz. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The majority of Xbox Game Pass subscribers pay full price and use the service on console. That's according to a heavily redacted Microsoft slide deck , spotted by Tweaktown , which was among the latest wave of court documents to be released from the platform holder's legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Unity 6 has been released across mobile, PC, and console, as well as other platforms, including extended reality. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 15, 2024

Digital distribution is now essentially the default for games on all platforms; it's the only way to get games on smartphones and tablets, and some PC and console titles never get physical releases at all. We're now all living in the future that Steam ushered in, for better or worse.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 26, 2024

This conversation painted a nuanced picture of the current market, particularly the PC/console segment, and offered a glimpse into its future trajectory. Mobile Opening Up: mobile gaming is set to grow by 3%, driven by improving economic conditions, platforms opening up, and increasing the success of existing big hits.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 16, 2024

The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 6, 2024

Arguably, Genshin Impact had all the ingredients of a fully-fledged AAA console/PC game. Even more ambitiously, MiHoYo released the game across different platforms: mobile (iOS/Android), PC, PS4 and PS5.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 29, 2024

Argonaut Games has returned after two decades as a boutique publisher with a console and PC remaster of Croc Legend of the Gobbos. The game, which launched in 1997, is the first of a "planned slate of classic Argonaut IP and exciting titles for both current and retro gaming platforms."

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 10, 2024

While there are still a number of AAA games heading to consoles and PC by the end of the year, it's currently a quieter line-up than we would historically expect and some heavy hitters that are most likely to move the needle, such as Grand Theft Auto 6, aren't due until next year.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 27, 2024

Xbox head Phil Spencer has said that he wants to see more digital retailers on the console, such as the Epic Games Store and Itch.io. When asked by Polygon if he could see these storefronts on the platform at some point in the future, Spencer said he believed console players would benefit from more options. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 25, 2024

Age of Empires was originally launched for PC in 1997. Since then, the historical real-time strategy series has had multiple releases on platforms such as home consoles and mobile devices. Development for the title began in 2021, but it currently does not have a planned release schedule.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 24, 2023

It’s why it has two different Xbox Series consoles. It’s why it’s releasing all its games on PC. It knows it can’t reach three billion gamers with a high-powered games console alone. It’s why the company is spending so much energy and money on streaming and subscriptions.

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Game Development News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Big Screen Gaming Summit, a new two-day event dedicated to PC, console, web3, VR, and AR games, will debut alongside Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on October 1-2, 2024. One ticket, two events!

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dedicated game console Across every generation, mobile is the most used platform for playing games. Meanwhile, console and PC gaming are significantly popular among younger generations. Baby Boomers usually don’t buy a dedicated game console. Only 5% of them play on all 3 platforms.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In their latest free report , Newzoo is optimistic about the total market outlook for PC and console. Mobile devs go PC Speaking of mobile gaming, more game companies focus on evolving existing games instead of launching new games. Another way of diversification is to develop new games specifically for PC (and console).

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Krafton's 2023 marked the beginning of a major push beyond PUBG for the publisher, with the company pushing into new genres and platforms, most notably with the arrival of its AAA console and PC horror title The Callisto Protocol. Read more

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Starloop Studios

AUGUST 24, 2022

It’s never been easier to find games to play due to their accessibility on consoles, mobile devices, and PC. Each platform has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but PC [.]. The gaming industry continues to grow year after year and proves to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment out there.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 26, 2024

Console gaming is on track to reach $44.9 growth), while PC gaming shows the strongest growth at 4.2%, reaching $31.4 Console hardware sales are projected to decline sharply by 31% in 2024 and another -11% in 2025E, due to the end of the current console generation cycle. billion (3.6% billion (3.1%

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Code with Mike

APRIL 13, 2023

When the App Store launched alongside the iPhone 3G in 2008, console and PC gaming was finally beginning to stake its claim to being a valid 21st […] The post Cost Effective Platforms for Mobile Gaming appeared first on CodeWithMike. It’s easy to understand why this would be the case.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 12, 2023

The label will be focusing on indie titles releasing on PC and console, with its debut title being turned-based RPG Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson from developer Ritual Studios. Playdigious has announced the creation of a new publishing unit called Playdigious Originals.

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Starloop Studios

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design. PC, console, mobile, and any other platforms imaginable have much in common regarding their needs from game UI design, but they [.]

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 22, 2023

More than one platform Almost half of all gamers actively play on more than one platform. A particularly appealing segment is the tri-platform players, who have played games across all three platforms within the past six months. Console gaming has the highest players-to-payers conversion, mobile gaming has the lowest.

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Game Errors

MAY 14, 2023

You only should use a Zelda Emulator on your PC if you have bought the game from the official platform and want to play on the desktop for your convenience. Emulating a game on an unofficial platform can be illegal and wrong from an ethical point of view. So, this article will feature the best Zelda emulators for your PC.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2023

But we are considering expanding to consoles and VR as well.” Like subscription-based gaming platform Utomik. With the vast library of 1400+ games via PC, as well as via the Cloud on Samsung & LG Smart TV’s and Android, Utomik has quite the reach. It’s a fully animated social game for mobile and desktop.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In order to solve this, the any third party developer needs to build a system that can take data from any supported service and translate it in real time so all players on other platforms understand what's happening in the game. Every sale within that walled garden typically earns the platform owner a 30% cut.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While most types of game testing can be conducted by a keen-eyed tester who understands games, compliance testing requires talent with a deep understanding of the platform being tested on. But why is compliance testing so important and how does iXie deliver first-submission passes across platforms? Let’s have a look.

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