Steam is still one of the better ways for developers to make money from their games. But with thousands of new releases hitting Valve Software’s PC gaming store each year, it can seem like that opportunity is dwindling. But that’s not the case for most games, according to a report from Valve. The company has […]
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The World Health Organization wants you to stay at home and play video games
The World Health Organization (WHO) has teamed up with representatives from the gaming industry to launch the #PlayApartTogether campaign to encourage people to follow social distancing and hygiene recommendations to avoid spreading the coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, for example by staying at home and playing video games online. Representatives from some of the world’s largest […]
Behind the data-driven design of mobile games — How Games Make Money
Mobile game designers feel like the mad scientists of the development world. They work fast and are constantly adjusting formulas based on the tiniest changes in player data. And when one experiment blows up in their face, they’re ready to move on to whatever is next. On this week’s episode of How Games Make Money, […]
The best Call of Duty games, ranked from best to worst
Few video game franchises are as influential and successful as Call of Duty. What began as a polished World War II shooter has morphed into something else entirely over the last 15-plus years, with games going everywhere from the Vietnam War to the far reaches of space. No matter the location or story, Call of […]
The best games to play with friends online
Friends can make video games even more fun, and thanks to the internet, many of the biggest video games have online multiplayer options. This means players can play with friends no matter where they’re located, and the best games to play with friends online can be enjoyed for hours, days, or weeks at a time. […]
Xbox Live is down again as people play more games in self-isolation
Xbox Live is down once again. This time the technical issues come on a Friday evening as millions of people shelter in their homes to fight the spread of coronavirus. Microsoft has confirmed the problems, and it is working to get its network back up and running. This outage is preventing people from logging into […]
Kahlief Adams on scraping by in the podcast game — How Games Make Money
On this week’s episode of How Games Make Money, host Jeff Grubb speaks with Spawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams. Spawn On Me is a podcast about people of color working in video games. Adams started the show six years ago, and he has slowly turned it into a small business. For most of those […]
Keep the kids occupied with these cheap Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One games
Schools are closing around the world because of the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. That means kids are stuck at home without enough to do, but video games are the ultimate time-killer. Digital Trends selected some of the best video game deals across PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch right now so quarantine can […]
Sensor Tower: U.S. iPhone users spent about $54 each on games in 2019
U.S. iPhone users spent an average of about $ 53.80 on mobile games in 2019, according to a new report from Sensor Tower. That is up 22% from 2018. The average for all app spending reached $ 100 in 2019. Games makes up the largest segment of that, representing 54%. The growth for game spending […]
Manticore Games opens testing for Core do-it-yourself game construction set
Manticore Games has opened alpha testing for its Core platform, a do-it-yourself game construction set that lets players create their own games. The Core platform is a free platform for game development and a community for player-creators, or people who are fans of games and always wanted to try their hand at creating their own […]
What we want to see from 2K Games’ new NFL game in 2021
Fans will soon have another football offering to choose from as 2K Games once again partners with the National Football League. The game publisher’s newly announced deal with the NFL is to produce multiple titles. The first of these games will be released in 2021, so players won’t have to wait long. However, this won’t […]
The best iOS games you can play offline on your iPhone and iPad
Passing the time playing iOS games is sometimes a necessity. The bad news is that if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection—or enough data—then you can’t enjoy your favorite puzzle game or interactive story. From free options to keep you busy for five minutes to paid apps you can spend hours playing, our list of […]
After 16 years, NFL is teaming up with 2K again to make football video games
2K, at least in the realm of sports games, is best known for the NBA 2K series. Last year, the publisher additionally took on the development of the WWE 2K franchise. 2K has also published several critically-acclaimed games, like BioShock and Borderlands. It’s not the first time NFL and 2K have teamed up. In 1999, […]
The best games for the Chromebook
For Chromebook users, it can be tough to find compatible entertainment options. Limitations with the Chrome browser and apps can mean frustration when you hit “play.” But there are games with optimization for Chromebooks, plus Google Play Store options that run just as nicely. Both free and paid games will work with your Chromebook. The […]
Best Apple Watch games
Why would you want to play games on an Apple Watch? That might be your first thought as your curiosity takes the best of you, and you begin seeking out the best games available. Sure, your Apple Watch might always be on your wrist, but your phone is also likely in your pocket. Apple Watch […]