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"Apple has become what it once railed against: the behemoth seeking to control markets, block competition, and stifle innovation."
Read More »Tim Sweeney picks a fight with Apple – with Fortnite parody of classic 1984 Apple advert
Embracer Group goes on spending spree – picks up 4A Games for $36m amongst eight acquisitions
Also New World Interactive, Deca Games, Vermila Studios, Rare Earth Games, Palindrome Interactive, Pow Wow Entertainment, and Sola Media
Read More »xCloud vs iOS – Is the industry right to view Apple as the bad guy?
“Apple stands alone as the only generally purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass"
Read More »Could rewarded audio ads be the next big thing for mobile monetisation?
Rewarded audio ads make a lot of sense by reducing interruptions for players
Read More »Rogue Games pivots to console games – appointing Reggie Fils-Aimé as strategic advisor
Publisher commits to expanding into console platforms and cross-platform gaming
Read More »New EU regulation strengthens hand of developers and publishers in dealings with storefronts
Regulation will provide the industry with greater transparency into the workings of the big mobile stores
Read More »Pokémon GO surpasses $3.6 Billion in lifetime revenue, and is still on the rise despite global pandemic
2019 was the game's best year to date, generating $905 million globally
Read More »8Bitdo’s launches officially-branded Xbox controller for xCloud
Mobile controller is clear indication that smartphone is a key format for cloud gaming
Read More »EA launches ‘Positive Play Charter’ to clarify acceptable behaviour in its games
Repeat offenders will have their accounts terminated
Read More »Tim Sweeney supports Apple EU antitrust probe: “Epic won’t seek nor accept a special deal just for ourselves.”
But Epic CEO doesn’t think consoles are equally guilty of similar walled garden tactics
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