Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A big part of this strategy was the integration into Light & Wonder , a cross-platform games company known for creating physical slot machines, i-gaming products, and innovative game experiences that connect content, hardware, and systems across platforms and channels.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2022

An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. In this analysis, data from China, Korea, and Japan are excluded as this analysis focuses on Western markets only. This is because we don’t want to reduce the actionability of the data with games that succeed massively in what can be described as closed domestic markets.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breaking changes Animation Audio C# Core Editor GDScript Import Input Physics Platforms Rendering and shaders XR New in Beta 1! Most importantly, if the game crashes for any reason, the editor does not crash at the same time (which could cause data loss). Highlights Many features originally intended for 4.3 ended up making it into 4.4

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Export: Fix cross-platform configuration of rendering driver settings (narrower approach) ( GH-103197 ). Be sure to make frequent backups, or use a version control system such as Git, to preserve your projects in case of corruption or data loss. Editor: Fix plugin icons not displayed ( GH-103143 ).

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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 14, 2024

Along with no device limitation, instant play, cross-platform gaming, and high-quality graphics, there are other benefits of Cloud gaming. Good game development services with a reliable cloud platform are a great combination for those who want to experience seamless and glitch-free games.

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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. And this trend will likely grow in the coming years.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What had been brewing on PC for years before with games like Counter-Strike, was now dominant cross-platform and reaching the “masses” on console. From 2007 onward, Call of Duty grew from a franchise to a dynasty off the back of competitive multiplayer.

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AWS Games

JUNE 6, 2023

With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Capturing the magical realm of data generated by Baldur’s Gate 3 : Baldur’s Gate 3 is built on an intricate storyline heavily affected by player choices. The Community Clubhouse Developer Summit: Building Safe and Prosocial Game Platforms : Join Netflix Games Head of Trust & Safety Christina Camilleri, Roblox Sr.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 26, 2024

Despite generating substantial revenues, major platforms like Twitch continue to struggle with profitability. Among the more notable trends on the horizon are the expanding efforts around transmedia strategies, as major entertainment companies adopt cross-platform approaches.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Creating simple sign-up processes : Filling in forms or providing lots of user data via mobile touchscreens can create friction for new players, resulting in them becoming frustrated and abandoning the process entirely. A solution must support modern encryption mechanisms, both for data at rest and in transit.

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Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 111

Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

After soaring to new heights during the lockdowns, mobile gaming got hit by platform privacy changes and an overall decrease in engagement as the world opened up again. What continues to make mobile games appealing is the unrivaled player base, established distribution platforms, and performance marketing, which enables games to scale.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Data Protection An important factor to consider when looking for a game development company is data protection. Look for one that cares about your data security and intellectual property. From strategy development, content creation, coding to testing, the development process reflects on the successful delivery of the game.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Tools are becoming smarter, allowing for predictive analytics that help in identifying areas of a game that are more prone to bugs, based on data from previous projects. This shift requires testers to be more versatile and knowledgeable about various platforms and technologies. Why is cross-platform testing important in game QA?

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Cross platform Games Platformer Bug 52

Ask a Game Dev

MAY 16, 2024

It's relatively easy to build a game out of a generic system and task our engine programmers with getting that generic system working on each of our target platforms. As for why Square-Enix decided to go platform exclusive with FF16 and the FF7 Remakes, it is likely that Sony offered them a seemingly-better deal.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Cross-Platform Compatibility Cross-platform gameplay is one of the biggest game development trends of 2023. So, game developers must seek mobile game engines that support cross-platform development. However, with time, it started supporting multiple platforms. Let’s find out.

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Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Game Developer 52

AWS Games

OCTOBER 26, 2023

12:00 PM–1:00 PM: ANT309: Chalk Talk: Optimizing gaming experience with ML and real-time personalization Learn how to build a near real-time pipeline that can ingest data and update a machine learning (ML) model to provide real-time recommendations to create customized content and influence player behaviors.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. Growth in Cross-platform Gaming Cross-platform games have become more popular than ever. One out of four gamers play cross-platform as of 2023. But was it all rosy? But what does this mean for developers?

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AWS Games

AUGUST 13, 2024

The second was partnering with a third-party Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform (a common choice for startup game studios), but Harmony found the solutions difficult to customize for their game. “We The first was building its backend from scratch, which the studio quickly determined would take too long.

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Tile Development Cross platform Games 69

PreMortem.Games

JULY 19, 2023

Certain platforms let players block other players – making sure that they’re not matched with them again. Cross-platform choices. Similar to the blocking point, some players don’t want to play across platforms and might opt out. So you need to make sure you use a data store that can handle it.” says Jordan.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 29, 2024

It starts by designating certain core platform services as a fundamental infrastructure of the internet-type entities. Then the DMA designates gatekeepers that operate these core platform services. Give developers access to more complete data from the platforms. So this would be something like app store distribution.

Mobile Gaming 98

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 98

Retro Game Coders

MARCH 8, 2024

Ideally we would be able to use a familiar, modern, cross-platform IDE. sid) Raw binary data (.raw) You can, with some effort, get CBM PRG Studio for Mac and Linux using Wine , but that is a lot of time and disk space to expend to get an IDE for a vintage computer working. file format (.spd) spd) CharPad64Pro file format (.ctm)

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Cross-platform Play Cross-platform play has become more popular with the rise of cloud gaming and game streaming. Game developers are creating games that can be played on multiple platforms, allowing players to switch between devices without interruption.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Performance testing enables you to obtain critical data about game performance, including refresh rate, stability, and responsiveness. Predicting potential errors and bugs based on historical data. But is the player’s data secure, considering the amount of data collected about their profile? Detecting complex game issues.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2024

Cross-Platform Testing The gaming industry has evolved significantly over the years. Game quality assurance (QA) teams must ensure the game delivers a consistent experience across all devices and platforms. Automated testing tools can help test games across different platforms. So, how does game test automation help?

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Free Sign Up Why Breakdowns Matter for Budgeting Production managers leverage cloud-based platforms to transform creative concepts into financial plans. Modern Breakdown Tools In this article, we'll explore how digital platforms have changed the way filmmakers approach script analysis.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 8, 2024

Guest post by Julian Runge , Assistant Professor at Northeastern University and Principal Scientist at Game Data Pros I went out and asked game and app developers how they price their starter packs, and to find out why they do so. Personalization at the starter pack stage is difficult as there is virtually no behavioral data available.

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Data Advertising Cross platform Mobile 98

Game Errors

JUNE 19, 2023

If these don’t work, try the following fixes: Disable cross-platform play Optimize graphic settings Update your network driver Disable fullscreen optimizations Use a wired Ethernet connection 1. Disable cross-platform play A simple fix that has helped many fix the rubberbanding problem is disabling cross-platform play.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This platform offers a set of robust testing tools to help you you’re your video games. GameBench GameBench is one of the leading tools for performance data collection, analysis, and optimization for video games and other applications. In doing so, BugSplat elevates your overall video game quality, enhancing player satisfaction.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Virtual Workstation – Epic Unreal Engine 5 Workstations on AWS seamlessly deliver high-fidelity, immersive 3D experiences across the globe without the need for expensive hardware and physical workstations to host and render the 3D data. This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) comes pre-loaded with UE 5.2 Learn more. Learn more.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

All while saving the hassle of creating their own solution, with in-house data suggesting up to 30% of developers’ operational time budget can be saved by not starting from scratch. ” For more information, go to Xsolla.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

His data and insights were based on US data as a proxy for the western market, and focused on platform privacy, or the “Apple global mobile game recession”. He also said there are opportunities in going cross-platform and direct billing. Cross-platform is becoming more important too, he said.

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Games Cross platform Mobile Mobile 59

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Console gaming: challenges and opportunities Chris explored the dynamics of the console market, acknowledging its growth while highlighting challenges arising from diverse business models dominating PC and mobile platforms. Amid these uncertainties, Chris reflects on the unknowns looming over the console gaming landscape.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On-set production becomes the playground for data gathering, with teams focusing on reference photography and scanning - the building blocks for future VFX integration. Foundry's CopyCat, the quirky and unexpected addition to the VFX family, lets artists train their own ML sidekicks using custom data. The secret sauce?

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

Both of these titles with cross-platform play capacity. This statistic may not be 100% accurate as no precise data is available on the official sources. The latest data is not precisely available on any recognizable forums or sources. So, we have made our estimation for 2023’s data in some cases.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Traditionally, game development necessitated the use of intricate and platform-specific software. However, HTML5 games have emerged as a game-changer, offering unparalleled cross-platform compatibility and effortless accessibility across a wide range of devices, eliminating the need for dedicated installations or plugins.

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