Microsoft has joined the discourse regarding Epic Games’ ongoing legal battle with Apple, throwing its support behind Epic Games and the Unreal Engine. Kevin Gammill, the general manager of gaming developer experiences for Microsoft, filed a statement expressing the company’s support for Epic Games’ temporary restraining order request against Apple. In the filing, Microsoft explained […]
Microsoft legal filing supports Unreal Engine’s continued access to Apple tools
Microsoft filed a legal document in support of Epic Games to support its request to prevent Apple from cutting off support for Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Ten days ago, Epic Games changed its iOS Fortnite app to allow players to make direct payments that circumvented Apple’s 30% fee for all apps on its platform. Epic […]
Microsoft ends xCloud support on iOS, launching as Android exclusive
Apple is not happy about Microsoft’s streaming plans and has stopped them from launching xCloud on iPhone, perhaps forever. No matter what else is going on with Microsoft’s promotion of the Xbox Series X their ace in the hole remains Project xCloud, their streaming service that has been in testing for several months now and […]
Dreams PSVR Support Launches As Game Goes On Sale
Today’s the day; Dreams PSVR support finally just arrived as the game goes on sale on the PlayStation Store. Perfect timing! Dreams PSVR support arrives as a free update for the existing game. It provides access to the full game inside of Sony’s headset; you can make content inside VR but also jump online and […]
EA Access Will Finally Support Steam, More EA Games Released On The Store
EA’s subscription service, EA Access, is officially making its way to Steam. The news coincides with the release of a handful of new EA-published games on the service, although some of its heaviest hitters–Apex Legends, FIFA 20, Battlefield V, and so on–remain Origin-only on PC. Notably, the service on Steam will be called EA Access, […]
Sony Will Mandate PS5 Support For PS4 Games Released After July
Developers planning to submit PS4 games for certification after July 13 will be forced to ensure that the game also runs on Sony’s next-generation console, the PlayStation 5. The requirement has been added to Sony’s internal partner website and its hosted developer documentation, which has been seen by Eurogamer. Games sent to Sony for certification […]
PS5, Xbox Series X Support Added In Unreal Engine Update
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine version 4.25, with one big marquee feature to prepare it for the next generation of consoles. This release marks the initial support for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with more support promised for subsequent updates coming this year. The company made the announcement on the Unreal Engine […]
MAINGEAR LIV To Support Hospitals As Affordable, High-Quality Ventilators
MAINGEAR is going to support New York hospitals with affordable, high-quality ventilators built at factories that used to make computers. New York is in dire straits. The new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of 9,385 people–more than anywhere else in the US. New York State has 188,694 confirmed cases but until […]
Why Amber opened a new support studio in Guadalajara — How Games Make Money
Amber is a development agency that produces its own games but also works with external companies to provide support services. That includes creating art assets, game design, engineering, and more. On this week’s How Games Make Money, host Jeff Grubb speaks with Amber chief executive Mihai Pohontu about how that business operates. He also provides […]
Tim Sweeney Announces Support For GeForce Now As Other Games Leave The Service
Nvidia’s new streaming service, GeForce Now, has been having a bit of trouble lately. Many companies have decided to pull their games from the service — including popular titles such as Borderlands 3, Call of Duty, and Diablo 3 — and its also been reported that Nvidia was allowing access to certain games without permission […]