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Facebook's cloud isn't for the birds | Opinion
The social network's little noticed entry into cloud streaming is the most sensible and likely to succeed proposition of any entrant thus far
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Facebook enters cloud streaming with free-to-play mobile games, playable ads
Jason Rubin explains the company's plans to make the bottom line work, and how he expects streaming to change play patterns
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Deleting Facebook wipes out Oculus purchases
Users who have not linked their Facebook account to their VR headset yet are not impacted
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US House committee says Amazon, Google, Apple, Facebook engaged in monopolistic behavior
Investigation recommends stronger antitrust actions, but requires Congressional approval for further action
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Facebook Gaming surpassed one billion hours watched in Q3
Twitch viewership cools somewhat after pandemic spike, while YouTube and Facebook continue stready rise
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Over 35 Oculus Quest games have generated revenue in the millions
Four titles have made over $3 million, three have made over $5 million
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Ubisoft is making Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell titles for Oculus
Titles will be platform-exclusive, developed by Ubisoft's Red Storm Entertainment
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Facebook announces Oculus Quest 2, discontinues Rift and original Quest
New standalone headset ships October 13, costs $300 for a 64GB model, $400 for 256GB
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Oculus users who violate Facebook rules may lose access to VR content
Violations can include using pseudonyms or providing an inaccurate date of birth
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Facebook renames its AR/VR studio collective to Facebook Reality Labs
Update: Oculus Studios will retain its name, and Oculus branding remains
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Oculus devices to require Facebook accounts to log in
Oculus account support will end after January 1, 2023
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Facebook finally launches Facebook Gaming on iOS -- without Instant Games
Platform condemns Apple's strict approval process, saying it "severely hamstrings innovation on mobile"
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Sony reportedly increasing PS5 production to 10m units by 2021
Meanwhile, Facebook said to be ramping up manufacturing for Oculus devices
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PlayStation suspends Facebook advertising
The platform holder joins Coca-Cola, Honda, Unilever, Ford, Starbucks and Microsoft
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Microsoft reportedly stops advertising on Facebook
But Xbox firm is still redirecting Mixer users to the social network
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Apple repeatedly rejects Facebook Gaming app for App Store inclusion
Platform's rules ban apps whose main focus is distributing other games
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New Facebook Gaming app to focus on streaming
Launch of the app brought forward as gaming surges during the global COVID-19 lockdown
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Facebook cancels F8 conference over "growing concerns" around coronavirus
But social network will replace event with local gatherings and livestreams, is doubling donation from expected ticket sales
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Facebook acquires Sanzaru Games
Studio behind Asgard's Wrath to join Oculus Studios and continue VR development
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PlayStation and Facebook cancel GDC appearances citing coronavirus concerns
UPDATE: Kojima Productions also pulls out, cancelling founder's talk
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Ninja was reportedly paid between $20m and $30m for Mixer exclusivity deal
Other top streamers above certain viewership thresholds may have been offered as much as $10m
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Activision Blizzard, EA, Sony, Microsoft included in HRC's 2020 Corporate Equality Index
Multiple gaming companies score 100% on survey of non-discrimination policies, benefits, and LGBTQ support
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Facebook Gaming streaming market share sees end-of-year rise
In December 2019, Facebook held 8.5% of the market, compared to 3.1% a year prior
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Facebook acquires cloud gaming outfit PlayGiga
Madrid-based services provider reportedly cost $78m
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Sony temporarily removes Facebook integration from PS4
Users will no longer be able to search for Facebook friends or post clips and screenshots to the social network