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UK regulator to probe Apple over suspected anti-competitive behaviour
UK regulator to probe Apple over suspected anti-competitive behaviour
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Apple over suspected anti-competitive behavior.
March 5, 2021
The ESA Foundation launches $1 million education initiative with Black Girls Code
The ESA Foundation launches $1 million education initiative with Black Girls Code
"By cultivating the next generation of developers, we hope to grow the number of women of color in the technology sector who will ultimately become the future leaders in this space."
March 5, 2021
Get a job: Join Heart Machine as a Senior Gameplay Engineer
Get a job: Join Heart Machine as a Senior Gameplay Engineer
Join the team and help develop enemy behaviors, NPC interactions, character combat and traversal controls, big boss encounters and so much more!
March 5, 2021
Arizona bill aims to make Apple, Google allow third-party payment systems on mobile
Arizona bill aims to make Apple, Google allow third-party payment systems on mobile
The bill would force mobile platform holders to allow third-party payment options, but notably includes an exception for game consoles and other similar devices.
March 4, 2021
Nintendo is halting original 3DS and 3DS XL repairs in Japan
Nintendo is halting original 3DS and 3DS XL repairs in Japan
The original Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL are about to become endangered species in Japan.
Feb. 25, 2021
Netmarble US to acquire NBA Ball Stars dev Kung Fu Factory
Netmarble US to acquire NBA Ball Stars dev Kung Fu Factory
The new deal builds on previous partnerships between the two studios and sees Kung Fu Factory join Netmarble as a subsidiary.
Feb. 19, 2021
What are your game's pre-release 'story beats'? 2
What are your game's pre-release 'story beats'? 2
For your in-development game, story beats are the 3 or 4 ‘big pre-release announcements’ that you actually expect to get wider press and notice. What should you pick, and why?
Feb. 16, 2021
Video Game Music Concerts in 2021
Video Game Music Concerts in 2021
In this article, game composer Winifred Phillips discusses how video game concert tours and other video game music events have coped with Covid-19. Included: links to live-stream performances, free online concerts, and news about upcoming concert dates.
Feb. 16, 2021
Autochess: Market Status and Design Analysis
Autochess: Market Status and Design Analysis
Autochess was the hottest gaming trend in 2019, but not anymore. We explore its history, market status and audience, and the design flaws that stopped it from becoming "the new MOBA".
Feb. 16, 2021
Designing touch controls for Human: Fall Flat
Designing touch controls for Human: Fall Flat
For over a year Codeglue has been working for 505 Games on the mobile adaptations of Human: Fall Flat. In this blog post we will explain how we designed the touch controls for mobile version of the game.
Feb. 16, 2021
Analyst: Tighter IDFA privacy rules on iOS spell short-term trouble for in-app ads
Analyst: Tighter IDFA privacy rules on iOS spell short-term trouble for in-app ads
Starting in "early spring 2021," Apple's ID For Advertisers (IDFA) will switch to an opt-in system and, in doing so, reduce advertisers ability to deliver targeted ads on iOS.
Feb. 12, 2021
IGF 2021 accepts over 500 excellent entries!
IGF 2021 accepts over 500 excellent entries!
The organizers are pleased to announce that over 500 truly excellent games are up for consideration at the 2021 Independent Games Festival.
Feb. 10, 2021