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Why games consoles are holding back interactive storytelling

GamesIndustry.biz

While this often translates to how well said characters do in combat or when confronted by puzzles, developers are exploring more ways in which players can shape stories as well. You have no control over how the characters fare in any book, TV or film, but in games, the power is almost entirely in the hands of players.

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How to Turn Your Smartphone into a Gaming Console: The Best Gaming Apps

Big Games

Our smartphones have become more than just communication devices- they are now powerful gaming consoles that fit right into our pockets. With an extensive array of games at our fingertips, turning your smartphone into a gaming console is easier than ever.

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Short N Sweet looks to open up a new sector in console gaming

Game Daily

On consoles, where access to publishing is tougher, they are far less common. Mostly, this is to do with the console business model, which favors big productions that offer consumers multiple hours of gameplay. The way we see it, console players are still getting to learn about that option but it’s been a slower process.”

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Newzoo looks at different generations • Mobile most popular among all ages

PreMortem.Games

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. So, what kind of games is everyone playing?

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Splash Damage acquires Battalion 1944 dev Bulkhead

GamesIndustry.biz

Derby-based Bulkhead is best known as the team behind World War 2 shooter Battalion 1944 and first-person puzzle game The Turing Test. The two studios are collaborating on the online action multiplayer game, which is heading to PC and console starting with a closed beta in 2023. Read more.

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UFO50, the Only Game You'll Ever Need

The Bottom Feeder

The background story is: There was a games console in the 1980s called the LX. Everyone forgot that it existed until a console and 50 cartridges were rediscovered in a self-storage unit somewhere. Block Koala is a neat puzzle game. I haven’t even gotten to the RPGs yet, which may be a good thing. RPGs are too long.

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When We Made… A Little to the Left

Game Development News

Max Inferno released A Little to the Left late last year, and artist, designer and company co-founder Annie Macmillan told Vince Pavey all about their work on the cosy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organise household items

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