Apple’s App Store is creating twice as many million-dollar publishers as Google Play
Apple’s App Store is creating twice as many newly minted $1 million publishers as Google Play in the U.S., according to a report by...
Why alternative app stores and emerging markets are good for developers
With huge mobile game revenues on iOS and Android, it isn’t second nature to think about alternatives. But Ravi Belwal, head strategic partner manager for...
Top Gear mobile game dev Motorious Entertainment raises $894,000
Helsinki mobile game developer Motorious Entertainment said it has raised $894,000 (€800,000) in a new round of funding. That will help the company gear...
Game engine maker Unity raises $400 million in private equity from Silver Lake
Game engine maker Unity Technologies isn’t hurting for money. The company has raised $400 million in private equity from Silver Lake, according Unity CEO...
Supercell acquires 62% of London’s Space Ape Games for $55.8 million
Clash of Clans maker Supercell has acquired 62 percent of London-based Space Ape Games for $55.8 million. The deal is another sign of consolidation...
GameMaker Studio 2 gets an education edition
YoYo Games has launched an educational edition of its cross-platform 2D game engine, GameMaker Studio 2. Under the terms, any approved university or school...
Rovio’s Angry Birds movie sequel is coming September 20, 2019, marking 10 years since game first launched
Finnish gaming and entertainment company Rovio has confirmed that a sequel to The Angry Birds Movie is coming on September 20, 2019 — the...
Atari secures the RollerCoaster Tycoon brand until 2022
For your safety, keep your arms and legs inside the licensing agreement at all times. Atari has extended its agreement with Chris Sawyer, the...
Kongregate and Hyper Hippo go Red with Adventure Communist
Indie game publisher Kongregate and Hyper Hippo Productions are announcing today they are unveiling Adventure Communist, a sequel to the hit mobile game Adventure...
Hearthstone’s next update is about keeping 70 million players happy
Sharing and playing Hearthstone with your friends is about to get easier and more rewarding. And Blizzard is hoping you appreciate it — so...