Mobile games thrive, even as pandemic keeps players home
Mobile games are thriving as players turn to them for fun and friendship during the pandemic, with increasing numbers of women joining the trend.
Oct 9, 2020
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Pokemon Go wants to 3-D scans the whole world for 'planet-scale augmented reality experiences'
In 2016, the mobile game Pokémon Go sent hundreds of millions of players wandering the streets in search of virtual monsters. In the process it helped popularize augmented reality (AR) technology, which overlays computer-generated ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Apple blocks Fortnite maker from game developer tools
Apple said Friday it has followed through on its decision to block the maker of Fortnite from developer tools needed to update games on its mobile devices.
Aug 29, 2020
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Google clamps down on apps dodging Play Store 30% cut
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
Sep 29, 2020
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Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones
Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software.
May 6, 2022
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'FreeFortnite' tournament taunts Apple amid legal battle
The maker of video game sensation Fortnite is taunting Apple amid its legal battle with the tech titan, launching a tournament on Sunday to highlight its war on the App Store fee policy.
Aug 22, 2020
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Hope for Fortnite gamers as developer launches App Store bypass software
Gamers are now able to play previously-unavailable titles on Apple devices after developers launched software that bypasses the App Store and allows users to access PC games on the Safari browser, paving the way for Fortnite ...
Nov 20, 2020
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An Epic showdown: 'Fortnite' publisher's suits vs. Apple, Google and what it means for you
The Fortnite competition is going way beyond the game.
Aug 17, 2020
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'Very sneaky tactics': We asked gamers how they feel about monetization in digital gaming
More than 40% of the world's population play video games. But besides being entertaining, digital games are a product. The need to bring in money from players is integral to game design.
Dec 23, 2021
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Players dig into building game Minecraft amid pandemic
Some 126 million people are playing "Minecraft" monthly and more than 200 million copies of the building and exploration game have been sold as online play surges during the pandemic.
May 19, 2020
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