E3 2015 recap: Future of triple-A, VR innovation, and indie surprises
With nearly 70 Unreal Engine games appearing at E3, here are a few observations we took away from the industry’s annual pilgrimage to Los Angeles.
YouTube for Android and iOS now supports 60fps video
The higher frame rate is great for fast-action videos, but it's particularly awesome for video games.
90% of your mobile users suck (here’s how to fix that)
The solution is two-pronged: an engagement marketing strategy and a systematic retention plan that starts the moment a user installs your app.
Uh oh: Mobile user acquisition fraud almost doubled in 2015
Last year about a third of mobile developers and publishers said they were cheated when acquiring new app users. This year, that number has jumped to almost two thirds.
6 steps for exceptional mobile user acquisition
The reality is if you build it, they are not guaranteed to come. Getting people to use your app (not just install it) ultimately determines whether you have a success or just another dud.
The best Unreal Engine games of E3, selected by GamesBeat
Eleven awards showcase the best games using Unreal Engine.
Square Enix Collective is Square Enix’s effort to support indies
Square Enix debuted its company-wide effort to support independent development, Square Enix Collective, at the start of its E3 2015 press conference.
Xbox One is getting its own Early Access with Day Z, The Long Dark, and something new
Xbox One is getting another huge feature that could change the way people buy and sell games.
BethesdaNet is the Skyrim publisher’s new dedicated portal
Bethesda joins Blizzard, Ubisoft, and EA in running its own online gaming service.
GamesBeat’s Unreal E3 Awards: Call for submissions
This year’s E3 will have a special award intended to celebrate the best gaming and VR experiences -- honoring special achievement in a number of areas such as graphics, physics, and narrative -- and even best explosions!