Converting saves, a cross platform journey
Game Developer
JANUARY 15, 2025
In this article about console porting, well discuss specifically the solutions we found to translate the save system.
Kristian Segerstrale: Cross-platform, not new platforms, will drive growth
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 9, 2024
Kristian Segerstale believes industry growth will be driven by developers embracing a cross-platform strategy, rather than waiting for a single new platform to disrupt the market. In the opening keynote of Develop:Brighton today, the Super Evil Megacorp CEO was asked about the state of platform and the industry.
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Explore cross-platform mixed reality development on Meta Quest 3
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
With the recent release of the Meta Quest 3 headset, Unity tools for cross-platform mixed reality development on the device have moved from experimental to fully supported in the Editor’s 2022 LTS.
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Stellar Blade dev Shift Up eyes PC port and sequel in studio growth plans
Game Developer
MAY 20, 2024
Shift Up wants to build Stellar Blade into a franchise as it actively begins to start up a new project to become a hopeful cross-platform giant.
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Scopely adds Riot Games alum Mike Seavers as SVP for technology
Game Developer
JUNE 25, 2024
As technology SVP, Seavers will build on Scopely's cross-platform plans across its free-to-play titles.
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The future of gaming is device-agnostic; it’s time for marketers to adapt
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2024
Cross-platform gaming is on the rise, with 76% of gamers today playing across multiple platforms. For gaming app marketers, this presents a significant opportunity: cross-device marketing.
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Cross-platform HDR display support in Unity 2023
Unity Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Unity Editor and Standalone Players now provide cross-platform support for HDR output and full compatibility with the Universal and High Definition Render Pipelines.
Rust Powered Bevy Game Engine Release 0.15
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Almost 5 months after the previous release the open-source Rust powered cross-platform 2D/3D data driven game engine/framework Bevy just released Bevy 0.15. GameFromScratch.com Rust Powered Bevy Game Engine Release 0.15 Key features of this release include: Key Links Bevy Homepage Bevy 0.15 appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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RavEngine C++ Game Engine
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
GameFromScratch.com RavEngine C++ Game Engine RavEngine is an open-source cross platform C++ 23 based 3D game engine for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and more. It is considered an early alpha and should not be used in a production capacity.
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Successful Cross-Platform Development with Mobile Games
Starloop Studios
JULY 14, 2024
It has been long established that mobile gaming is becoming more popular and successful year over year, and now we’re seeing mobile games included in more cross-platform game development projects. The post Successful Cross-Platform Development with Mobile Games appeared first on Starloop Studios.
iXie’s Guide to Mastering Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing for Your Game
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
As the world goes digital, the diversity in platforms and devices that users interact with has significantly increased. Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever. Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever.
The Porting Blueprint: Unlocking Success in Cross-Platform Development
Starloop Studios
JULY 18, 2023
In the quickly evolving world of the gaming industry, the ability to reach different audiences using different platforms through cross-platform game development can be crucial to your game’s success. Though related to game porting, cross-platform game development differs in some key ways.
Download this game developer's guide to going cross-platform
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 20, 2023
A new GamesIndustry.biz whitepaper 'Going cross-platform: a game developer’s guide to tools, technology and process' is available to download right here. Read more
Why do you Need to Build Cross-Platform Games in 2023?
Artoon
JUNE 16, 2023
Cross-platform mobile games are a trend that is quickly taking over the […] The post Why do you Need to Build Cross-Platform Games in 2023? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Visual Studio Code 1.95 October Update
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Visual Studio Code is an incredibly popular open-source cross platform highly modular code editor lead by Microsoft. GameFromScratch.com Visual Studio Code 1.95 October Update The Visual Studio Code October update was just released. The highlight features of this 1.95 October release include: Notice a trend?
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Get started developing mixed reality for Meta Quest 3 with Unity
Unity Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
Create captivating, cross-platform, immersive experiences that blend the real with digital content. Mixed reality development with Meta Quest 3 and Unity is here.
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Technical challenges in implementing cross-platform play in battle royale games
Juego Studio
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A varied array of platforms is today available to gamers, posing exciting opportunities and serious challengers for developers. Game developers began implementing cross-platform play, creating a revolution in the gaming landscape. This led to the need for innovation, experimentation, and redefinition of game play.
What makes Cross-platform game development popular in 2024?
Juego Studio
JANUARY 23, 2024
As the technologies evolve, there is a paradigm shift towards creating cross-platform games among developers to cater to the growing demand. Accessibility is crucial to building high-quality and popular games in today’s era.
RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming extraction shooter
Game Development News
JUNE 9, 2023
Hi-Rez Studios subsidiary RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming shooter release - MCV/DEVELOP
React Native Get Start: Your Guide to Cross-Platform App Development
Artoon
AUGUST 13, 2024
Introduction Mobile apps are essential for businesses to engage with their customers. […] The post React Native Get Start: Your Guide to Cross-Platform App Development appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Mobile Games and Cross-Platform Development Projects
Starloop Studios
APRIL 18, 2023
With the mobile gaming industry’s continued growth year after year, mobile devices are becoming a platform of choice for numerous developers and publishers. Mobile games have evolved immensely from their roots are rudimentary puzzle games into viable and complex titles in their own right.
New Solution Guidance for building scalable cross-platform game backends on AWS
AWS Games
AUGUST 3, 2023
Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Developers also want to allow players to play with their friends across platforms, and move gameplay between those platforms to provide a seamless player experience.
Social First secures $4.2m in funding
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 6, 2024
The money raised will support development of its upcoming untitled game, a cross platform social MMO which is set for early access release later this year. Led by Crowberry Capital, the Finnish studio also received funding from Business Finland and an increased stake from original pre-seed investor Play Ventures. Read more
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QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Most recently, QORPO integrated Amazon GameLift into its infrastructure to enable scalable cross-platform server hosting and matchmaking across titles. The platform is developed with blockchain technology, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming experiences. However, Web3 game aspects can remain entirely invisible if the player chooses.
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How to market console and PC games in a mobile world
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 20, 2023
Meanwhile, some of the most successful titles are embracing a cross-platform strategy from conception. To adapt to this new environment, mobile analytics firm AppsFlyer expanded its multi-platform marketing and measurement solution to cover cross-platform expansions from mobile into console and PC, and vice versa.
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TARISLAND TO FEATURE MUSIC BY COMPOSER RUSSELL BROWER
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Cross-platform mobile and PC MMORPG Tarisland to be scored by Three-Time Emmy Award-winning and BAFTA-nominated composer Russell Brower
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2021 Predictions #3 Top Mobile RPGs Will Go Cross Platform
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 19, 2021
Furthermore, the high production values allow RAID to capture an audience across platforms arguably better than a game that already looks poor on a small screen. Prediction #4 - RPGs Will Go Cross-Platform We’re not predicting more Genshins to launch in 2021.
Console revenues decline as PC soars; Mobile still dominates in $187 billion market
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Biggest growth The market dynamics reveal a notable shift among gaming platforms. This growth is largely driven by a strong slate of releases in 2023 and the enduring popularity of cross-platform titles and evergreen games. year-on-year, reaching $43.2 year-on-year, bringing in $92.6 from 2022 to 2027.
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Level up game development insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
AWS-expert led chalk talks, workshops and sessions dive into using AI to boost developer productivity and enhance the player experience, among other exciting topics. Games professionals can also attend a workshop to learn how to use generative AI for building game concept storyboards.
Rider and WebStorm Free IDE Versions Launched
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 24, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Rider and WebStorm Free IDE Versions Launched JetBrains, the makers of the popular cross platform commercial IDEs such as IntelliJ and Resharper just announced free versions of two of their IDEs, Rider and WebStorm.
JetBrains Announce Subscription Pricing Changes
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 30, 2024
GameFromScratch.com JetBrains Announce Subscription Pricing Changes JetBrains, the makers of several popular cross platform developer tools and IDEs, hot on the heels of their WebStorm and Rider free for non-commercial use announcement, have just announced upcoming changing to their subscription pricing.
Swift Programming Language for Godot using SwiftGodot
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Swift Programming Language for Godot using SwiftGodot Miguel De Icaza, the founder of Xamarin and Ximian before that, the creators of the Mono cross platform C# development platform as well as the GNOME Linux desktop, has just brought Swift programming language support to the Godot game engine.
Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Cross-Platform Considerations Live-service games must be optimized for PC, console, and mobile. Cloud-Based Collaboration Studios leverage real-time cloud collaboration platforms like: (i).
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Flax Engine 1.5 Released
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Released The cross platform source available 3D game engine Flax Engine just released version 1.5. GameFromScratch.com Flax Engine 1.5 This is a fairly significant upgrade on the Flax Game Engine, which released v1.0 back in December 2020. The engine has come a long way in a short period of time.
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GDevelop 5.4 Released — Adds Multiplayer Support
Game From Scratch
JUNE 18, 2024
Released — Adds Multiplayer Support The easy to use cross platform open source game engine GDevelop just released GDevelop 5.4. GameFromScratch.com GDevelop 5.4 Released — Adds Multiplayer Support appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
JetBrains Rider for Godot Engine Development
Game From Scratch
MAY 16, 2023
Rider is a cross platform (Windows, Mac and Linux) IDE build on their Resharper refactoring tools, originally for.NET development, but increasingly focusing on game development. … JetBrains Rider for Godot Engine Development Read More The post JetBrains Rider for Godot Engine Development appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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Netspeak Games: Turning cozy consumers into co-creators
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 21, 2023
We knew we wanted it to be cross-platform, and we also knew we wanted to use Unreal Engine," CEO Callum Cooper-Brighting told GamesIndustry.biz "They were the 'constraints' we gave ourselves." We knew we wanted to make something multiplayer. Read more
The Jolt Physics Engine
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
GameFromScratch.com The Jolt Physics Engine The Joly Physics Engine is a cross platform physics engine that powers the game Horizon Forbidden West. It is open source under the MIT license. The reasoning behind the creation of the Jolt Physics engine was as follows: Jolt just released Jolt Physics 4.0,
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[open source] game frame - XForge
Cocos
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Core Advantages Proven Stability: Years of iteration, cross-platform compatibility, and practical testing in numerous games. Design Philosophy XForge is committed to providing a lightweight core paired with an extensible plugin system, aiming to build a clear and sustainable development ecosystem for developers.
2022 Predictions #2 How to win after Fortnite's and Why Going Cross-Platform is Mandatory for Mid-Core Games
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 31, 2022
An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. With Xsolla you can easily launch your own cross-platform player account system Let your players stay connected and engaged no matter which platform they play on. The money you save on platform fees will go directly into further improving and growing your games.
Mobile 3D Games vs. Console Games: What’s the Future of Mobile Gaming?
Big Games
JANUARY 9, 2025
Furthermore, this gaming also has exclusive content that is not found on mobile platforms. Cross-Platform Play As more games now support cross-platform play, gamers will be able to engage in multiplayer gameplay with others using consoles. What Makes Console Games Stand Out? Mobile 3D games are growing rapidly.
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The Art of 2.5D: How It’s Redefining Game Design
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
Heres why it remains a preferred choice for developers: Precision Gameplay : The fixed camera perspective eliminates unpredictable depth issues, ensuring tighter platforming, precise hitboxes, and strategic clarity. This makes it perfect for indie developers and cross-platform releases. merges the best of both worlds.
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Scaling Multiplayer Games: The Hidden Challenges and Testing Solutions for Peak Performance
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Cross-Platform Consistency: Testing for Device Variability and Network Discrepancies Cross-platform consistency testing involves ensuring that a game performs equally well across all devices and networks, despite hardware and network variability. Advanced Expertise is Critical in Multiplayer Testing!
Urho3D Is Dead…ish
Game From Scratch
JANUARY 23, 2023
The open source, cross platform, C++ based game engine was first released in 2011 and recently experienced a schism the more or left has left the project as we know it dead. GameFromScratch.com Urho3D Is Dead…ish We first discussed the Urho3D project all the way back in 2014.
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