James Batchelor (Page 156)

News

The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast returns, first episode available now

Dan and James are joined by FuturLab's Kirsty Rigden to discuss virtual reality in the year ahead as well as the tech's future applications beyond games

Jan. 17, 2017 James Batchelor

Feature

“Some think live ops is a sweatshop churning out content. It doesn't have to be that way.”

Space Ape Games believes live operations are essential to success today, but there's a learning curve to conquer first

Jan. 16, 2017 James Batchelor

News

The Games Industry Reacts: Your stance on Switch

Got something to say? We're looking for your opinions on today's Nintendo Switch reveal and its launch plans

Jan. 13, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Guerrila Cambridge to close

UK developer to close after 19 years as Sony “makes changes to European studios structure”

Jan. 12, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Glu restructure will close two studios, cut 100+ jobs

Up to 140 employees face dismissal as mobile publisher attempts to streamline US operations, but firm plans to hire again by end of 2017

Jan. 11, 2017 James Batchelor

Feature

“We need to reverse the way the media thinks about eSports”

eSports experts discuss why more government support and better promotion of player well-being is needed to help the industry grow in the UK

Jan. 10, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Sweeney: VR platforms must stay open, Oculus following “the wrong model”

Epic Games co-founder believes Oculus is making the same mistake as Apple in cutting off its audience from other virtual reality users

Jan. 9, 2017 James Batchelor

Stub

Pole To Win opens new Malaysia studio

800 square foot branch just outside Kuala Lumpur, adds to QA, localisation and customer service operations

Jan. 9, 2017 James Batchelor

Feature

"Mobile multiplayer isn't stagnating. It's evolving behind the scenes."

Plarium's Nick Day offers advice on how mobile studios can grow their communities and ensure their games' unique qualities stand out

Jan. 6, 2017 James Batchelor

News

GMO Cloud takes over Marmalade SDK, plans to continue development

Cross-platform games development toolset passes to Japanese infrastructure firm, negating planned cessation of updates

Jan. 6, 2017 James Batchelor

Feature

Why developers should design for streamers as well as players

Amazon Lumberyard's Garnett Lee discusses the rise of live broadcasts and how creators can use them to enhance their games

Jan. 5, 2017 James Batchelor

Stub

Global PlayStation 4 sales pass 53m

6.2m consoles and 50.4m software units sold over the holiday season, Uncharted 4 total sales top 8.7m

Jan. 5, 2017 James Batchelor

News

5m Gear VR headsets sold worldwide

Samsung reveals mobile virtual reality device sales figures, says users have spent 10m hours watching 360-degree videos

Jan. 5, 2017 James Batchelor

Feature

Six games in six weeks: Why Nitro Games has dedicated itself to 'super fast failing'

The Finnish developer tells us why its team has just a fortnight to come up with a viable product before it is scrapped

Jan. 4, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Hearthstone devs reluctant to make community videos for fear of harassment

Game director Ben Brode says he is trying to encourage more of the team to take part in his Designer Insights series

Jan. 4, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Frontier suing Atari over RollerCoaster Tycoon royalties

Cambridge-based developer claims it is owed $2.2m, has attempted to resolve situation without legal action

Jan. 3, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Former Project IGI devs buy IP back from Square Enix

But developer Artplant not announcing new game just yet, re-releases and remasters are off the cards

Jan. 3, 2017 James Batchelor

News

92% of UK games firms expect a profitable 2017

TIGA survey also reveals 88% will be hiring, but 70% predict their costs will increase

Jan. 3, 2017 James Batchelor

News

Glu Mobile acquires Quiz Up dev Plain Vanilla

CEO Nick Earl joins Glu board, Quiz Up to be re-released under Glu brand

Dec. 22, 2016 James Batchelor

News

78% of Australian developers expect growth in 2017

Survey by IGEA and GDAA reveals studios down under made in excess of $114.9m this year

Dec. 22, 2016 James Batchelor

News

Playrix's Gardenscapes: New Acres is Facebook's game of the year

Social network also reveals most popular titles on new Instant Games and Gameroom platforms

Dec. 22, 2016 James Batchelor

Feature

VR killer app, Red Dead 2 and Nintendo Switch top games industry's 2017 wish list

We ask leading indies and games industry figureheads about their highlights of the past year and most anticipated releases

Dec. 21, 2016 James Batchelor

News

Brianna Wu running for US Congress in 2018

Games developer and victim of hate campaign wants a place on technology subcommittee, plans to combat cyber-bullying and revenge porn

Dec. 21, 2016 James Batchelor

News

Riccitiello: VR will be mainstream by 2020

Unity boss believes virtual reality will reach 100m users within the next four years, doesn't expect “explosive growth in 2017”

Dec. 21, 2016 James Batchelor

News

Overwatch comic locked in Russia due to “gay propaganda”

Latest comic not readable in Russia as Tracer character established as homosexual

Dec. 21, 2016 James Batchelor