Why Berlin’s ad tech startup Applift grew to 200 employees in 3.5 years
You may have heard of the Berlin Airlift. But how about the Berlin Applift? It’s not easy to get a return on your investment...
Former Kabam COO Chris Carvalho carves a niche as a game startup adviser
You can think of Chris Carvalho as a game company accelerator. He started at mobile game company Kabam when it had just 25 people....
Google lets Android developers build video recording and livestreaming into games
Game developers on Android now have an easy way to turn their fans into livestreamers. Google revealed today that it is opening up Android’s...
Google beefs up ads, analytics, and updates for Android game developers
Game developers are about to get a handful of tools that should make their jobs easier. Google announced a number of improvements to its...
Google Play gets ‘Indie Corner’ to promote games from smaller studios
SAN FRANCISCO — Remember when your teacher made you sit in the corner after you did something bad and you would spend all that...
YouTube Gaming update hits iOS and Android as it expands to Canada, Australia, and more
Gaming is one of YouTube’s biggest categories, and Google is trying to fuel its growth by updating its app and site dedicated to the hobby. YouTube...
How Google Play could fix the frustrating, impenetrable Chinese mobile gaming market
China has a massive mobile gaming market, but it’s not a viable option if you’re a Western developer. That could change if Google returns to...
Google’s Tilt Brush on the HTC Vive VR headset will make you feel like a 3D artist
One of my favorite apps on the HTC Vive Pre virtual reality headset is Google’s Tilt Brush, a 3D painting program that lets your...
Mobile virtual reality on track to hit $861M in revenues this year
You’re going to need a big ol’ pile of cash if you want to get into high-end virtual reality on the PC, but that...
Saudi Arabia’s mobile-gaming whales want what’s hot — even if it’s in another language
AMSTERDAM — The price of oil continues to drop, but Saudi Arabia still has cash to burn on mobile games. Only around 30 million...