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Xbox adds FPS Boost to 74 more backward compatible games on Xbox Series X|S
Xbox adds FPS Boost to 74 more backward compatible games on Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox team has rolled FPS Boost out to more backward compatible games, bringing framerates to older Xbox games without any additional legwork on the part of game developers.
May 5, 2021
Humble backs away from controversial Humble Bundle slider changes
Humble backs away from controversial Humble Bundle slider changes
Sliders are here to stay, though Humble says it's likely to iterate on the feature once the Humble Bundle redesign is out the door.
May 5, 2021
EA beefs up EA Sports with acquisition of Super Mega Baseball dev Metalhead Software
EA beefs up EA Sports with acquisition of Super Mega Baseball dev Metalhead Software
EA's acquisition spree continues with its latest big buy: Super Mega Baseball developer Metalhead.
May 5, 2021
Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games opens new Toronto studio
Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games opens new Toronto studio
Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games has opened a new studio in Toronto, Canada.
May 5, 2021
Activision betting big on mobile after CoD Mobile player spending tops $1 billion
Activision betting big on mobile after CoD Mobile player spending tops $1 billion
Activision Blizzard intends to bring all of its franchises to mobile platforms in some form, according to company COO and president Daniel Alegre.
May 5, 2021
Finnish studio Metacore secures $180 million from Supercell
Finnish studio Metacore secures $180 million from Supercell
Finnish mobile studio Metacore has secured €150 million in funding from Clash of Clans maker Supercell.
May 5, 2021
A host of Stadia developers have left Google to join Jade Raymond at Haven Studios
A host of Stadia developers have left Google to join Jade Raymond at Haven Studios
Updated:After Google Stadia shut down first-party game development operations, a number of developers have reemerged at former Stadia games boss Jade Raymond at her new Sony-backed Haven Studios.
May 5, 2021
Get a job: Join Talofa Games as a Game Server Engineer
Get a job: Join Talofa Games as a Game Server Engineer
Talofa is seeking a Game Server Engineer to join the team of its newest social running game in development, _Run To My Heart. _
May 5, 2021
Why a Community and Retention Strategy matters Post-IDFA
Why a Community and Retention Strategy matters Post-IDFA
User Acquisition faces a more challenging time post-IDFA. Amidst the turmoil of Mega-MAU M&As, privacy changes and the uncertainty on re-targeting, studios may benefit from well-planned and executed Community and Retention Strategies.
May 5, 2021
Contract Killers: What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement (part 1)
Contract Killers: What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement (part 1)
Part 1 in a series looking at video game publishing agreements and what developers should look to change if possible to protect their game and their business.
May 5, 2021
Three key discoverability takeaways from the Epic/Apple lawsuit 2
Three key discoverability takeaways from the Epic/Apple lawsuit 2
What does the Epic/Apple trial data show us about which game platforms are good to make games for? And how has Epic Games Store itself evolved?
May 5, 2021
ZOMBIE ARMY 4: DEAD WAR'S Season 3 DLC Looks Bloody Awesome!
ZOMBIE ARMY 4: DEAD WAR'S Season 3 DLC Looks Bloody Awesome!
New trailer for Zombie Army 4: Dead War highlights what gamers have to look forward to as season 3 kicks off today with the biggest campaign mission EVER!
May 4, 2021