Mobile gaming’s big break — mirroring to PCs and TVs
Developers are no longer restricted by the limited capabilities of older devices and outdated technology. New platforms let user mirror apps from their smartphones to PC or TV.
Why you should start your video game company in Canada
In the next few years, Canada will undoubtedly release many of the top video games in the world, and the support system set up here will be a big reason why.
PlayKids app shows massive success among kids — though parents can be tough guardians
Mobile apps can expand at lightening speed. But if your app is targeting kids, there’s an extra step involved: Winning over the parent first.
“People from the desktop world” are ignoring mobile advertising
Talk to Vungle CEO Zain Jaffer about display advertising and he doesn’t pull any punches. “It’s dead.”
How the tiny Kano computer is helping inspire a generation of kids in STEM
Girlstart is a charity that inspires girls across the U.S. to give STEM a chance, and Kano's the newest tool in its armory.
Epic’s CEO touts a $5M fund to give grants to Unreal Engine developers
Epic's Tim Sweeney believes that $5K to $50K grants with no strings attached can help developers get a game done.
Your avatar showing some virtual skin? Not so fast …
One of the keys to success on mobile: Making sure your app actually works.
Your 2015 goal: Understanding how COPPA could ruin your day
You may not start a new fitness routine this year, but you should understand the risks that COPPA poses to your app business.
Playtech buys GameMaker creator YoYo Games for $16.4 million
The online gambling company Playtech has acquired YoYo Games, which makes the GameMaker: Studio cross-platform developer tool, for $16.4 million, according to Gamasutra. Playtech told Gamasutra that the purchase it to help the company enter the casual gaming space.
Reliability is the X-factor in the era of mobile
When a global platform like Facebook simply stops working — even for just barely an hour — the whole world takes notice. Reliability is especially critical in the mobile space, where a chaotic mess of fragmented devices, operating systems, and cloud services can render software unreliable.