Corona Labs mobile game-development platform goes free
The 2D game development platform ditches its paid model.
Google updates Play Services API with new location features for Android apps
The top features in Google Play Services 7.0 offer tools for Android developers to add location-friendly aspects to their apps.
Game developers favor Steam and PC over other platforms
The outlook for the game industry is good, but the rest of the world is more optimistic than North America.
SpriteBuilder game developer tools introduce three tiers of subscriptions
SpriteBuilder's subscription plans range from free to $300 a month.
Unreal Engine 4 goes free — but Epic Games still gets its 5% cut of your royalties
This is a significant move in game-developer circles as UE4 fights for an increased share with other multiplatform engines such as Unity.
Umbra unveils cloud-based game development tools
Umbra's rendering middleware has been used in games like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
Unreal 4 gets native HTML5 exporting and support for giant worlds
Developers can push their games to Firefox, Safari, or Chrome with the click of a button.
Lowering the cost of paid installs: The essential connection between paid and organic campaigns (webinar)
News alert: paid install campaigns and organic installs are not separate and distinct. And if you’re treating them this way, you’re likely failing to maximize both.
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Developers are no longer restricted by the limited capabilities of older devices and outdated technology.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.