"Hydra is polished and battle-tested" – Why Saber Interactive is opening up its live-ops tool all developers
… With the Hydra SDK, developers gain a 'battle-tested' toolkit for PC and all major platforms. …
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Unity sees growth in engine revenue, shuts down IronSource ad network in favour of Vector AI user-acquisition platform
… IronSource was an alleged cornerstone of the Unity's wildly unpopular Runtime Fee in 2023, which was set to to charge developers a per-install fee which would be waived if they used IronSource's mediation platform . …
A Game Pass for indie games: meet Indie Pass, a $6.99-a-month subscription launching with 70 titles
… "And then continue to work with them on if they want to bring additional catalogue, or in the event that they aren't receiving the demand, we can be honest with them and upfront about them on that too, because ultimately we want consumers to find what they want and we want developers to feel like t… …
Roblox launches two new developer programs, Incubator and Jumpstart, to support "ambitious creators eager to build and scale"
… "The creativity of Roblox developers has always amazed us," said Vlad Loktev, chief creator ecosystem officer at Roblox. "Our vision for Roblox is to be the platform for all ages, and we are calling on ambitious creators with bold ideas to build the next generation of experiences. …
Nintendo confirms revised Switch 2 console with replaceable battery for EU consumers
… The platform holder stated that products with model numbers beginning with BEE, i.e. the Switch 2 and its Joy-Cons, will be updated with new model numbers to comply with the legislation. …
Crimson Desert increases Pearl Abyss Q1 earnings more than fivefold to $220.6m
… The company anticipates the game will maintain stable performance through ongoing patches and updates. Future plans for Crimson Desert include "expanding its presence through platform expansion" and releasing additional DLC. …
Netflix launches dedicated app for kids games
… Horgan also spoke with Netflix Games GM Kids , Lisa Burgess , who said the platform is focusing firmly on engagement for kids rather than revenue. …
The list of people hit by recent Epic layoffs has been turned into a dedicated portal for recruiters
… The list, which was formerly a public Google Docs spreadsheet of almost 500 entries, has been turned into a dedicated website using Replit, an AI web development platform. …
What is Huqiao Games?
… Having a partner with established connections to platforms like Bilibili and Heybox, relationships with key influencers, and credibility within the Chinese developer community opens doors that would otherwise remain closed. …
Krafton shutters free-to-play PUBG spin-off after two months, in line with policy of using Early Access to "quickly validate a game’s potential"
… PUBG Blindspot was a top-town tactical shooter which launched into Early Access in January with a promise of monthly updates and close community engagement . …