Why Apple cares about mobile game developers
If you build it, they will come. For years, it seemed didn’t really embrace the game developers who flocked to the iPhone and filled...
iOS game developers tell why they favor iPhone exclusives over fragmented Android
Many mobile game developers launch their titles on both iOS and Android at the same time. But there’s a batch of talented iOS game...
Jack Tretton’s post-Sony career has changed his view of game platforms
Last week, former Sony U.S. games chief Jack Tretton announced he had started a new venture capital fund, Interactive Gaming Ventures, to invest money...
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney on creating believable digital humans
Epic Games stunned everyone a couple of years ago with the realistic digital human character Senua, from the video game Hellblade. And today, the...
Street Fighter II’s world warriors fight on actual streets in this Apple ARKit demo
Though roughly 2,000 apps are now using Apple’s ARKit, the iOS augmented reality feature has been looking for its killer app — and may...
Apple stops Nintendo, Square Enix iOS game updates after tightening loot box rules
Mobile games like Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Brave Exvius aren’t pushing out updates as expected on iOS devices today....
Dan’l Lewin named president of the Computer History Museum
Longtime Silicon Valley leader Dan’l Lewin was named president and CEO of The Computer History Museum. In this capacity, he will help develop a...
Vulkan graphics will enable faster games and apps on Apple platforms
The Khronos Group, a consortium of hardware and software companies, has announced that the Vulkan graphics technology has been ported to Apple’s platforms, allowing...
Apple applies to expand Apple TV trademark to video games in over 60 countries
Although Apple’s gaming track record has largely rewarded enthusiasm with disappointment, a new Apple TV trademark application discovered by Patently Apple indicates that the company...
Ex-Apple designers unveil Caffeine social broadcasting platform for games
Two former Apple designers are unveiling Caffeine, a new social broadcasting platform for games, entertainment, and other artistic content. The platform is social, real-time,...