Author: Tim Rogers
Epic Games is gearing up to make a comeback to iOS in Europe, thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company has confirmed. In a blog post reflecting on the previous year and looking ahead to 2024, the Fortnite maker announced that it will be offering both the game and the Epic Games Store on mobile in Europe. This move is made possible by the DMA, which would allow Epic Games to operate a mobile games store. While the company’s developer account had been banned from the App Store and Google Play due to intentional violations of in-app…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. The Minecraft community’s condolences for Technoblade, a young creator within the game, have exceeded 430,000 messages, which have now been compiled into 21 books and presented to Technoblade’s family by Hypixel Studios, the company behind Minecraft. During The Dice Summit, a game event held in Las Vegas, Aaron Donaghey, the CEO of Hypixel, discussed the life and untimely death of Technoblade, reflecting on how profoundly he was loved within the Minecraft community. Technoblade’s father read a heartfelt…
In just over a week (February 26-29), approximately 85,000 attendees will gather at the Fira de Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2024. Over the years, the show has become one of the most important mobile events, bringing together phone makers, telecoms, tech vendors, journalists, and analysts to discuss the industry’s future. Like other major in-person events, MWC has faced challenges in the last few years. In 2019, the show attracted 109,000 visitors, and although it’s not as large as CES, it’s still a significant turnout for a more narrowly focused event. The COVID pandemic also impacted the show, leading to…
Joe Maring / Digital Trends Google has announced Android 15, the next major evolution for its mobile operating system. The development and release cycle will follow a three-phase strategy. The first phase, starting on February 16, 2024, is targeted towards developers and phone makers to provide them a preview of the changes. The first build of Android 15 is Developer Preview 1, and it will be followed by a Beta release. This beta can be downloaded without any special tactics. Once the beta testing phase is complete, the final stable version will be released, typically toward the end of the…
While the .biz domain often revolves around the investments, deals, and stats of the gaming world, it’s important to highlight the games themselves. These are the fruits of labor that emerge after years of research, funding, and development. Here are some of the most exciting new mobile games, the developers and publishers behind them, and why they stand out. Apex Rumble Apex Rumble is an iOS-exclusive city builder infused with 80s arcade action and chiptune beats. It offers a unique psychedelic aesthetic that brings a fresh take to the genre, with 60 levels of Voxel Brix collecting to restore Apex…
Sony Interactive Entertainment Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has expressed his frustration with the fact that Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Helldivers 2 is not available on Xbox. In a recent interview with Game File, Spencer stated that he’s “not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” even though he understands that “there’s a legacy in console gaming that we’re going to benefit by shipping games and not putting them on other places.” This raises the question of whether Helldivers 2 should come to Xbox Series X/S. Although no plans have been…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. After a week of anticipation, we received the update on Xbox’s future from the official podcast. Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty discussed that only four Xbox games are going multiplatform at the present moment. The company is also still making consoles for the foreseeable future. All in all, Xbox only disrupted the status quo to a small extent. But between Spencer’s remarks and PlayStation’s recent earnings report, I can’t help but think both of our…
The global video game industry generates more revenue annually than movies and music combined. However, the sector has not been immune to the macroeconomic impacts of recent years, with gaming companies experiencing substantial layoffs and a decrease in venture funding for the industry in 2023. Despite this, venture capitalists remain hopeful for a turnaround in the coming year. According to a report from video game-focused VC Konvoy Ventures, gaming startups raised $2 billion last year, a significant decrease from previous years. This has led many VCs to predict potential challenges for startups in 2024, with the industry not expected to…
The founder of a successful to-do lists app, Wunderlist, which was sold to Microsoft for $200 million, has returned with a new app, Superlist, that aims to fulfill the same purpose. This unexpected comeback reflects the passion and determination of Christian Reber, the founder, and suggests that he wasn’t content to rest on his laurels after his initial success. After selling Wunderlist, Reber could have simply focused on angel investing, but instead, he launched a new company, Pitch, and now, Superlist. This week he officially released Superlist from beta, offering a sleek and modern interface for both smartphones and desktops,…
We are nearing the conclusion of the European RMR 1 for the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, and we are starting to get a clear idea of which teams will be competing at the upcoming Major. Today, there was a major upset as Falcons’ high-profile team fell to AMKAL, resulting in their elimination from the qualifier. So, how did this happen? Let’s take a closer look at the events that unfolded in Bucharest. Falcons Disappoint in Bucharest Credit: PGL This can only be described as a disastrous outcome. After assembling a superteam with the goal of winning CS2 tournaments, Falcons, owned…