Balancing game economies is an art and a science
Game economies are a delicate thing. It doesn’t take much to break them. If players perceive a greedy cash grab by developers, as has...
Akamai: Fortnite ransomware scams should force developers and gamers to think about security
The game industry has long been a target for cybercriminals, and so it was no surprise in the past couple weeks to see the...
Esports market growth depends on the 3 ‘Ps’
The video game market is booming — PwC’s recent Global Entertainment & Media Outlook predicts it will reach a revenue of over $30 billion...
The state of multiplayer gaming and how it’s going to change
Multiplayer gaming has been a staple of video games for decades. But while internet access has grown more reliable and faster for many people...
Cloud gaming has potential, but its execution isn’t a breeze
It’s been awhile since OnLive came out of stealth in 2009 and promised to disrupt the game consoles with a revolutionary cloud-gaming service, where...
The game industry is finally making its way into emerging markets
The recent Game Developers Conference had a diverse collection of attendees and speakers from all over the world. Some of them had trouble making...