Decal Shader for mobile platform
Cocos
MAY 18, 2024
Is there a decal shader (screen space decal / deferred decal) on Cocos forward rendering for mobile platform ? mr.kyli…
Study finds YouTube is the most popular and trusted platform for game discovery
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. According to the report , TikTok was the second most used platform at 36%, following by Instagram (35%), Facebook (34%) and word of mouth (32%). Read more
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Rewatch our webinar with TikTok on the modern mobile games market
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 30, 2024
Last week, GamesIndustry.biz presented a webinar with TikTok and the National Research Group on modern mobile gaming. Going under the title: Mastering Engagement and Loyalty In The New Mobile Gaming Era, the two groups shared insight and data around the rapid changes in the mobile landscape and the impact it can have on games businesses.
The continuing quest to bring Age of Empires to mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 25, 2024
Since then, the historical real-time strategy series has had multiple releases on platforms such as home consoles and mobile devices. With Age of Empires 4 pleasing fans on PC and Xbox, Microsoft is making another attempt to attract smartphone audiences with the upcoming Age of Empires Mobile. Read more
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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.
Cost Effective Platforms for Mobile Gaming
Code with Mike
APRIL 13, 2023
Mobile gaming has historically gotten a bad rap with the wider gaming industry. 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.
Anime platform Crunchyroll launches Game Vault to let subscribers play
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The new initiative will grant select Crunchyroll subscribers access to an expanding collection of mobile games.
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LinkedIn launches games on its platform
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 1, 2024
As reported by The Verge , users whom visit the site on desktop or mobile can access the newly launched titles. Business social media site LinkedIn has officially rolled out game offerings. LinkedIn's offerings include the word association title Pinpoint, the Sudoku-like Queens, and the trivia game Crossclimb. All the games are free to play.
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Newzoo looks at different generations • Mobile most popular among all ages
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Dedicated game console Across every generation, mobile is the most used platform for playing games. Only 5% of them play on all 3 platforms. Gen Z has the highest number of multi-platformers with 18%. Spending is most common in mobile gaming, with 38% of Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennial gamers saying they spend on mobile.
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Study: 47% of gamers play on multiple platforms
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.
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Looking to purchase mobile game for web platform
Cocos
APRIL 23, 2024
I’m interested in purchasing action-based games developed using Unity3D or Cocos Creator, specifically those that are responsive for the web platform. We’re interested in acquiring either the intellectual property (IP) or the entire source code for potential reskinning. We’re open to both single-player and multiplayer games.
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Authentication for Mobile Games
AWS Games
OCTOBER 4, 2023
For mobile games in particular, managing the authentication and authorization of your players can pose some unique challenges. Some of these challenges relate to the use of mobile devices themselves. Offline authentication : Mobile devices may not always have internet connectivity.
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How Mobile Gaming Could Come to an End
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The platform killed the booming gaming business by handicapping the distribution channels used to grow our games. I believe that mobile games could be facing the same deliberate death-by-a-platform as games Facebook suffered a decade ago. The Mobile Games Market has Matured The market returned to growth.
Navigating The World of Online Betting Platforms
Code with Mike
MARCH 6, 2024
Thanks to user-friendly platforms, anyone can dive into the excitement from their computer or mobile device. For instance, a straightforward process like […] The post Navigating The World of Online Betting Platforms appeared first on CodeWithMike.
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How to market console and PC games in a mobile world
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. Plus, as recent major acquisitions show, console and PC-first publishers are eyeing up the mobile market.
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How to Choose the Right Platform for Mobile App Development?
Artoon
MARCH 12, 2023
Mobile apps are getting more and more popular with each passing year, […] The post How to Choose the Right Platform for Mobile App Development? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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40 Current state of C# platform support in Godot 4.2
Mircosoft Game Dev
JANUARY 26, 2024
How the transition to a unified.NET has impacted platform support, and re-adding the ability to port to mobile.
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Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 5, 2022
and Deconstructor of Fun’s latest collaborative report, we dive deep into a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming sector and which genres are defying the economic slowdown. Nevertheless, mobile gaming represents a whopping 61% of all games revenue , a number that would be even larger should we account for all the in-app-ad revenue.
Difference Between Mobile and PC Game Development
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The video game industry is booming, irrespective of the game genre and platform. Among the variety of games, mobile games are becoming the most popular with almost 50% of the global population indulging in mobile gaming.
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A look at mobile screen reader support in the Unity Engine
Unity Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Unity game developers can now make mobile games accessible to iOS and Android screen readers with the launch of Mobile Screen Reader support, available from Unity 2023.2 Tech Stream and above. This is the first of many runtime features slated to enhance gamer accessibility.
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Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The advancement in technology has given rise to many gaming platforms. Consoles and mobiles are two of them. Both platforms have their advantages and disadvantages. Whereas mobiles […] The post Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide appeared first on Juego Studio.
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Why 70% of Developers Prefer Unity for Mobile Game Development
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. However, with time, it started supporting multiple platforms.
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. Enhanced user experience (UX).
Are there specific reasons that the mobile platform isn’t approached by the industry as a platform for more “serious”/full fledged gaming experiences? Most (all?) major publishers that stepped into the mobile space usually end up with some sort of gacha (ie Galaxy of Heroes) or freemium (Diablo Immortal) experience. Was it determined the general consumer is averse to a fully paid full game w/ live service style monetization model but on mobile?
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Because the vast majority of apps on mobile are free (and a huge percentage of paid apps have prices less than $5 USD), the expectation among the user base is already set. Any experience on mobile, premium or no, is still expected to be free to play. That is the unfortunate tragedy of the mobile platform.
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Report: Console gaming more popular among Japanese youth than mobile
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. of the group, followed by mobile gaming at 63.5%. The market research firm's annual Japan Youth Gamers report surveyed more than 300 parents of gamers aged six to 18 and over 90 gamers between the ages of 16 and 18.
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US Commerce Dept calls for Apple, Google to allow more stores on their platforms
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The Department of Commerce is arguing that the more app stores there are, the healthier the mobile app scene will be.
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Developers’ Guide to Multi-Platform Game UI Design Best Practices
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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Vampire Survivors dev says clones "forced our hand" on mobile port
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 5, 2023
Vampire Survivors launched on Android and iOS last month, but Poncle developer Luca Galante had intended to bring the breakthrough hit to mobile platforms considerably earlier. Unfortunately, nobody I spoke with was on board with the monetization I had in mind for the platform: non-predatory.".
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South Korea fines Google $32m for using games to damage competing mobile stores
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 11, 2023
million) by South Korea's antitrust regulator for blocking the release of mobile games on a competing platform. Between June 2016 and April 2018, Google offered in-app exposure for mobile games that were released exclusively on Google Play. billion won ($31.88 Read more
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GDevelop Release Mobile Version
Game From Scratch
MARCH 29, 2023
GameFromScratch.com GDevelop Release Mobile Version The cross platform open source no-code game engine GDevelop just released a mobile version for Android, which frankly is the best mobile game engine I’ve used yet.
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Looking to purchase mobile game for web platform
Cocos
APRIL 23, 2024
There are many, but I suggest you to go to the Chinese forum to send your requirements, and then mark the price, so you will receive a lot of what you need
5 Best Practices for Mobile Game Test Automation
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Modern mobile games have high-quality animations, sounds, and visuals. Mobile game test automation. Automated mobile mobile game testing helps you test your mobile games rapidly. As a result, it ensures the quality and reliability of your mobile games. But what’s the solution to all these woes?
How to develop for mobile and desktop
Cocos
OCTOBER 17, 2023
I am developing a game in portrait orientation, and the main platform for implementation is mobile phones. To ensure proper display on mobile devices, I am using the fit Width scaling setting. I have attached an example illustration to better explain what I need.
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How to develop for mobile and desktop
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2023
I am developing a game in portrait orientation, and the main platform for implementation is mobile phones. To ensure proper display on mobile devices, I am using the fit Width scaling setting. I have attached an example illustration to better explain what I need.
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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.
iXie’s approach to achieving 100% first-submission pass on all platforms
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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Android VS iOS: Which Platform is Perfect and Why?
Artoon
JANUARY 19, 2023
Together, the Android vs iOS mobile platforms accounts for most of the […] The post Android VS iOS: Which Platform is Perfect and Why? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Latest mobile gaming trends that will rule the industry in 2023
Logic Simplified
MAY 11, 2023
The mobile gaming industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, and it is only expected to increase in the years to come. With significant innovations and advancing technologies, the year 2023 is set to be big for mobile gaming. Below are some of the most notable mobile gaming trends to look out for in 2023.
The Mobile Games Moving Away From Gacha
Game Refinery
APRIL 27, 2023
Mobile games and gacha mechanics have been closely aligned for a significant time. Regardless of the genre, most gamers playing titles on a mobile device will inevitably encounter gacha mechanics in some shape or form, whether that’s a box gacha, sugoroku gacha, timed gacha, or one of many others.
Multigaming Platform App Development Cost in 2023
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Multigaming Platform Providers are the new talk in online mobile gaming. The […] The post Multigaming Platform App Development Cost in 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Meta Quest mobile app downloads declined by 25% in 2023, despite a strong Q4
Game Developer
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Meta Quest platform continued to lose momentum in 2023.
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How to start making mobile game
Cocos
APRIL 20, 2023
GitHub GitHub - axmolengine/axmol: Axmol Engine – A Multi-platform Engine for. Axmol Engine – A Multi-platform Engine for Desktop, XBOX (UWP) and Mobile games. (A A radical fork of Cocos2d-x-4.0) - GitHub - axmolengine/axmol: Axmol Engine – A Multi-platform Engine for Desktop,
What are The Best Ad Networks for Mobile Games and Apps?
Game Biz
JANUARY 24, 2023
Mobile gaming is one of the most popular app categories in the world. billion active mobile gamers worldwide in 2021, and the number is expected to grow to close to 2.3 It’s easy to understand why mobile gaming has grown so rapidly. So, what are the best mobile game ad networks ? What are Mobile Ad Networks?
The Mobile Games Industry In the Year 2023
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 31, 2023
Yet the hard truth is that these initiatives by the platforms have done little except prolonged development cycles and created jobs inside the platforms themselves. Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile. Exit mobile. Expect to see heavy pushes to off-platform payments this year.
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