Roblox teams with Walmart on real-life ecommerce store within platform
Game Developer
APRIL 29, 2024
hopes Walmart (and other retailers) bring their stores to its platform so it can become a one-stop destination for Gen Z players. Roblox Corp.
Why Retail Application Testing Is Necessary?
Rocket Brush Studio
JANUARY 11, 2023
Over the course of the last few years, the retail sector has undergone a significant digital transformation with the advent of online shopping platforms. In addition, the need to deliver an omnichannel retail experience, and easy-to-navigate online store CX has put additional pressure on front-end and back-end developers.
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Owlchemy: Vision Pro is biggest step towards VR mainstream adoption
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 16, 2024
It's unclear how many headsets Apple has shifted since retail availability in the US but the high $3,500 price point has made the Vision Pro somewhat of a niche within a niche product. Global availability could heighten the demand though. Read more
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Andrew Byatt and Dominic Wheatley on Evercade’s success and their retail plans for Blaze’s expanding line of retro consoles
Game Development News
JULY 24, 2024
The Evercade platform, augmented by the Game Boy-inspired Super Pocket last year, is about to enjoy a refresh to its console and handheld hardware ahead of an arcade-style system, the Evercade Alpha, joining the line-up at the end of the year. The revised systems, the EXP-R and VS-R, will be bundled with the Tomb Raider …
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Phil Spencer wants to see other digital storefronts on Xbox
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.
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Dead Space is No.1, but launch sales lower than The Callisto Protocol | UK Boxed Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 30, 2023
As a result, these physical retail charts can only tell us so much (digital data comes later in the week, and doesn't include subscription). It was also available on more platforms, as The Callisto Protocol received a PS4 and Xbox One version. EA's Dead Space remake was easily the best-selling game. Read more
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $70
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will retail at $69.99, Nintendo confirmed. Nintendo Switch top-tier first-party titles have historically been priced at $59.99, so it's the first time the platform holder increases its price point.
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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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Aldora market forecast 2025: Game Industry is slowly moving upward
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. And Web-based gaming is reinvigorated, growing +5.8%
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How to make the jump from developing a game to running a game platform
AWS Games
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This digital transformation wave affected several industries, from retail to healthcare, from hospitality to financial services. One example is Epic Game’s Unreal Engine platform. On the other hand, some companies, such as Revolgy and Accelbyte , were born with a mission to support other game developers through their platforms.
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[From the industry] Team17 opts for VaultN.com as technical distribution platform
Game Development News
JUNE 4, 2024
Smart distribution platform VaultN.com is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with renowned British video game publisher and developer Team17. With its smart distribution platform, VaultN enables Team17 to efficiently manage their digital assets and ensure …
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Transmedia Triumphs and Traps: Lessons from the Convergence of Gaming and Media
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Dive deeper into this discussion by watching or listening to the full podcast on your favorite platforms via the links below. Hogwarts Legacy was an instant hit, selling 12 million units in its first two weeks after its February 2023 launch, and reaching a total of 24 million units sold with retail sales grossing $1 billion by December 2023.
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My new book, Too Much Fun – The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer
Jesper Juul
DECEMBER 10, 2024
How to get the book: Too Much Fun is available as ebook, from your local independent bookstore, MIT Press , or your favorite online retailer. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. Endorsements Jesper Juul has provided a long-needed addition to the Platform Studies series.
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A Double Review of Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap
Game Wisdom
APRIL 10, 2024
A Double Review of Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is a double indie game review of two different kinds of platforming with Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap, played with a retail key and press key respectively.
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Sony fails to block lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The lawsuit, which concerns the 30% commission Sony receives on all purchases, could cost the platform holder up to £6.3 A London tribunal has ruled that a lawsuit filed last year accusing Sony of breaching competition law over store prices will continue, Reuters reports. million in damages.
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Elden Ring climbs to Top Five in revenue charts for June | Newzoo Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 26, 2024
Fortnite and EA Sports FC 24 remained in the top two spots of Newzoo's revenue chart across all platforms, while Destiny 2 moved up three places from No.8 The FromSoftware title also broke into the Top 20 of the data firm's monthly active user engagement charts at No.13, 13, jumping from its No.27 27 position in May. Read more
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Quick question. I often hear people say “digital games should be cheaper than physical games because you aren’t getting a tangible item.” Do you guys actually factor the cost of cart/disc, case, and paperwork printing into the *MSRP* of a game?
Ask a Game Dev
JANUARY 25, 2024
each and how that cost had a huge effect on the feasibility of a game that was expected at a $40 retail price. Factor in additional percentages being taken out like platform, retailer cut, licensing, etc. As an example, the cost of old DS cartridges ranged from $3.50 each to $10.50 and the cost difference between a $3.50
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Xbox announces Indie Selects program
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 25, 2024
ID@Xbox has launched a curated program to highlight the top indie games on its platform. The Indie Selects program will consist of games selected by the ID@Xbox team, showcased in a permanent section on the Xbox Store.
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Blaze Entertainment’s new Chairman reunites with Lara Croft ahead of Evercade summer release
Game Development News
MAY 28, 2024
The announcement comes as the retro-focused Evercade platform reaches a milestone of selling over 1 million cartridges and prepares to launch a new Tomb Raider bundle pack over the summer. Blaze Entertainment has announced that games industry veteran Dominic Wheatley has been appointed as its new Chairman.
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The Play Pendulum • A theory of innovation cycles in interactive entertainment
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
This might involve the introduction of new platforms, novel distribution methods, or innovative monetization models. Nintendo also revolutionized distribution by offering innovative terms to retailers, allowing stores to stock games without upfront payment and only charging for units sold. billion in 1993.
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I don’t know if this is confidential or “too technical” for the blog, but how does developing for consoles actually work? As in, what is the workflow like? Obviously, you do all the coding on a PC, but how does the build get tested on consoles? How do you debug on consoles? It would be awesome if you could do a little rundown, but I understand if it’s not possible.
Ask a Game Dev
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
It has beefier hardware than the retail console (because it needs to be able to hold and run debug builds of the game). Neither of these can play retail games, they only play development builds. A console dev kit is a lot like a networked computer fused with a game console.
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Zuckerberg’s AR Quest 3 has a positive vibe
Game Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2023
For gamers, the most interesting product is the company’s newest entry into the virtual reality market, in the form of Meta Quest 3, which will be launched in August next year with a retail price of $500 for the 128 GB version, with a pricier 512 GB option also available. ” Quest 3 also comes with redesigned controllers.
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Sony removing purchased Discovery TV shows from PlayStation Store
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 4, 2023
PlayStation is removing purchased Discovery television shows from its platform by the end of this month. In a legal notice sent to users who have previously bought Discovery content on the PlayStation Store, the company said shows will become unavailable due to licensing issues from December 31.
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Super Mario Wonder leads a raft of new releases | Japan Monthly Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Although it launched more than halfway through the month's reporting window, Nintendo's latest mascot platformer was estimated to have sold more than 801,000 copies, far ahead of the 110,000 posted by the month's second-best-seller, Detective Pikachu Returns. Famitsu has released its physical sales data for October, and Super Mario Bros.
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Why is the Microsoft Store so bad?
Gamesbrief
AUGUST 5, 2022
I just saw a chart from Martin Nerurkar about the sales of his game Nowhere Prophet by platform. But he estimates about 20,000 copies, with not one copy purchased on the Microsoft Store – a store that is automatically included in a platform that has 1.4 It can’t work out whether it is a retail store for $59.99
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Pseudoregalia Video Review
Game Wisdom
MARCH 20, 2024
Pseudoregalia Video Review Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is a video review of the game Pseudoregalia played with a retail key. My complete run … The post Pseudoregalia Video Review appeared first on Game Wisdom.
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Epic Games Store woos third party support
Game Daily
OCTOBER 24, 2023
In 2022, the retail store front hit 68 million monthly active users and a peak daily active user base of 34 million. At the recent Unreal Fest , the company sought to persuade partners to throw in with EGS, with a range of programs and promotions that it says will maximize revenues, without harming lifetime sales on other platforms.
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Two Silent Successful Indie Game Reviews
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 6, 2024
Cocoon was played with a retail key and Worldless with a press key. Two Silent Successful Indie Game Reviews Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" A double review of Cocoon and Worldless.
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Japan Switch repair service cancelled after a year
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 5, 2023
In an announcement on Nintendo Japan's website , the platform holder said the extended warranty service for the console (known as Wide Care) will end on August 31. Nintendo is no longer offering its Switch repair service in Japan. Those already subscribed to the service will not be able to amend their subscription past July 14.
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How mastering three diverse skills has shaped Steve Mwangi’s success
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 13, 2023
After university, Mwangi landed a job at Tunu, a Kenyan startup that merges gamification and retail. And although sometimes, comments on platforms like Twitter can be more hurtful than helpful, he’s learned to develop a thick skin. They hired him to create animations for an augmented reality game.
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How Board Game Fulfillment Works at Fulfillrite
Brand Game Development
JANUARY 5, 2018
There is no retail middleman. ” It depends on the product and the retail cost. On the simplest level, the right fulfillment service will mean a smooth frustration- free integration with his platforms. Does the service system integrate with the e-commerce platforms he is using?
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Fading Physical Media and its Impact on the Gaming Industry
iXie gaming
APRIL 4, 2024
From a business perspective, selling physical copies allows game developers and publishers to establish partnerships with retail stores and expand distribution channels. Plus, digital games can be accessed from any device linked to the player’s account, enabling gaming on multiple platforms based on the service provider.
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Epic’s ‘biggest ever bet’ is a Web3 game creativity tool
Game Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
He is chief of one of the most powerful organizations in entertainment, overseeing the outstanding development tool Unreal Engine, the aggressive online retail portal Epic Games Store, as well as Fortnite, one of the world’s most valuable properties.
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y new book, Too Much Fun – The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer
Jesper Juul
DECEMBER 10, 2024
How to get the book: Too Much Fun is available as ebook, from your local independent bookstore, MIT Press , or your favorite online retailer. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. Endorsements Jesper Juul has provided a long-needed addition to the Platform Studies series.
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MCV / Develop’s 30 Under 30 2022
OPM Jobs
AUGUST 31, 2022
Anyone working in the UK video game industry who remains under the age of 30 by December 31st 2022 is eligible for nomination, including developers, publishers, platform holders, retailers, distributors, media, and supporting jobs. with the required information.
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Puzzle Strike on iOS
Sirlin
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The new iOS version of Puzzle Strike has these features: iPad and iPhone versions Cross-platform play with players on iOS, Steam and the web version on FantasyStrike.com Chips have 4x the resolution as the web version Climb the leaderboards in Quick Match and check out replays of top players to improve your game!
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Epic Games Store to trade revenue share for exclusivity window
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 23, 2023
The Epic Games Store is taking another approach to combating Steam, as Epic today announced a new opt-in First Run Program that will trade the company's share of revenues for the first six months of release in exchange for exclusivity.
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Puzzle Strike on Steam
Sirlin
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Cross-platform play with players on iOS, Steam or the web version on FantasyStrike.com Chips have 4x the resolution as the web version Issue challenges to people on your Steam friend list Climb the leaderboards in Quick Match and check out replays of top players to improve your game!
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Drive-Up Your Revenues with Seasonal Events
Game Refinery
MARCH 16, 2023
The examples we’ve included here are only a small handful of the thousands of seasonal event implementation examples on the GameRefinery SaaS platform, so if you’re interested in seeing more examples, check out the platform. Merge Go! (幻兽爱合成) 幻兽爱合成) Singles’ Day event Merge Go! (幻兽爱合成)
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I’m wondering how I can best support a developer and franchise I love while also saving money on video games. I know I should buy within first 3 months, but where is best place to buy? Obviously directly from dev if offered, but those usually don’t have discounts. I believe purchasing from Steam is the same as purchasing from a retail store - they both take a big cut. What about GreenManGaming? They offer me discounts on brand new games but are developers getting a reasonable cut there?
Ask a Game Dev
JUNE 1, 2023
They take the smallest cut out of all of the platforms out there. Most platforms take a standard 30% cut of all revenue for themselves. If you want to optimize the amount of your purchase that goes to the developers, the best choice is probably the Epic Game Store. Epic is much more developer-friendly and takes 12% of their revenue.
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DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2)
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
For example, the DIY home improvement retail market was valued at $848.20B in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.73% from 2022 to 2030. followers on TikTok) uploaded to the platform a video about this monkey playing with a Pop It. DIY gives people a sense of community and achievement.
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The future of gaming is as opaque as ever
Game Daily
MARCH 5, 2023
Meanwhile, technologies that are often assumed to factor into gaming’s future, like VR and AR, have yielded far, far less (so far) than boosters and investors hoped, while lower technology platforms, like game-streaming, exert far greater pressure on the world. I doubt these thoughts occurred to Sweeney either.
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Summer Game Fest already feels like an anachronism
Game Daily
JUNE 9, 2023
Long before its demise, E3 was an anachronism; a show for retail buyers, in an industry that had moved way beyond its bricks and mortar past.
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Is now the time to ditch Steam and consider alternatives for digital game distribution?
Game Development News
JULY 24, 2024
Vadim Andreev, CEO and co-founder of global distribution platform Rokky, discusses why publishers and developers should be considering marketplaces beyond distribution giant Steam, and how you can begin to navigate the minefield of other marketplaces in the first place.
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