Author: Tim Rogers
The mobile games market is incredibly competitive and in order to sustain growth, studios must identify emerging opportunities. One of the regions showing promise for substantial expansion is Africa. The African Games Industry Report revealed that Africa is home to nearly 200 million gamers who predominantly play mobile games. Despite challenges with infrastructure and investment, the youthful player demographic in the region is driving demand for more games. We had the opportunity to speak with producer Denis Odera from Usiku Games based in Kenya. Odera shared insights into the potential of the African games market and how his team is…
When it comes to fighting games, EVO stands out as one of the top tournaments in the genre. It has always been a highlight in the Western fighting game community. While the tournament is still a while away, the first EVO 2024 announcement about the event’s plans is coming soon. The past year has been significant for fighting game esports with the release of major titles like Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and Tekken 8. EVO is a celebration of all things fighting games, with these new releases expected to be major attractions. With all three new games making…
Philo Philo, a live TV streaming service, is available on Vizio smart TVs, starting January 31. This service offers a $25 monthly subscription with access to popular cable channels like MTV, Comedy Central, HGTV, and Discovery, making it a popular choice for cord-cutters. Despite having fewer subscribers than some of its competitors, Philo has become a favored option for users looking to replace traditional cable TV subscriptions, especially for those who don’t mind using an antenna to receive free, over-the-air (OTA) local broadcasts. Best Super Bowl TV Deal While Philo offers a variety of live streaming channels, it does not…
Nearly two months after Castro, the third-party podcast app, announced it was seeking new ownership, the company revealed today that it has officially been bought by Bluck Apps, an independent app studio that developed the Android podcast app Aurelian. In November, Castro’s future was questioned when a former employee, Mohit Mamoria, posted on Twitter that the app would soon shut down. Then the website went down, appearing to confirm the report. However, Castro disputed the claim and explained the reason behind the app’s downtime in a December blog post, saying it was due to a complex issue that required “extensive…
The Sims franchise has been around for a while, and its most recent entry, The Sims 4, launched in 2014. The game allows players to create Sims and offers a variety of quality-of-life improvements. Cheats are also a big part of the game, allowing players to do all sorts of things, including increasing stats, gaining unlimited money, and even causing or negating death. Cheat codes in video games are mostly a thing of the past, but The Sims 4 still embraces them. There are dozens of cheats available in the game, and in this list, we’ll share the absolute best…
January 2024 has been a challenging month for many developers and publishers, and it seems to be reflective of a tough year overall. 2023 proved to be a year of corporate resets as the unprecedented success and growth of 2021 and 2022 turned out to be temporary rather than sustained, with companies realizing the reality of 2023 resembling more of 2020. This has led to widespread layoffs, restructuring, and downsizing across the industry. Here’s a summary of the major pivots, layoffs, and corporate movements in the industry during the first month of 2024: Unity to lay off 1,800 staff as…
For more than ten years, I have been eagerly following leaks, patents, and rumors about Apple AR glasses and VR headset, believing that Apple has the resources to bring us into the future. However, with the imminent release of Vision Pro, my excitement for Apple’s first extended reality device has waned. Let’s not dwell on the obvious criticisms. We know that a $3,500 Vision Pro is remarkably expensive, but price may not be a concern for everyone. There have also been reports of discomfort after just a half-hour demo of the Vision Pro, which may be an issue for some…
Granblue Fantasy: Relink MSRP $60.00 “Granblue Fantasy: Relink has all the thrills of Final Fantasy XVI, but in a much tighter package.” Pros Detailed anime visuals Fantastic combat Unique character playstyles Deceptively deep customization Cons Weak main story Odd endgame If any modern RPG is going to captain us into an uncharted future for the genre, I trust Granblue Fantasy: Relink to steer the ship. It’s a thought I can’t help but have as I blaze through the riveting — and mercifully compact — adventure. There’s been a lot of talk about where the genre is headed in the past…
The revamped LCS has had a strong start, with new features such as live-patch matches, streamlined game downtime, and improved fan interactions. This premier series is poised to offer better games and plays than ever before in North America. Following two action-packed days of League, here are our top plays from Week 2 of the 2024 LCS season. Blaber & Jojopyun’s Shockwave Delivery During a match against long-time LCS staple Dignitas, C9’s Blaber and Jojopyun showcase their champion synergy with Nocturne and Orianna. As the two teams contest vision near the Baron pit, DIG make a fatal mistake by grouping…
The Philippines is emerging as a premier destination for esports, with millions of players, international tournaments, and a growing appreciation for the esports scene. Esports took hold in the Philippines with amateur tournaments for Dota, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike at internet shops across the country. Pinoy Dota was a key meme on Garena, reflecting the popularity of esports in the country. Today, the Philippines hosts international esports tournaments and has a national team for various esports games making waves in different sports events. MLBB is everyone’s go-to esports title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is the most popular esports…