Apple & Google sued by 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' developer over clones

The developer of "PUBG: Battlegrounds" is suing Apple and Google for refusing to stop selling alleged ripoffs on the App Store and Google Play Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

Over 140,000 gaming firms close as China continues new license freeze

China is continuing to hold off from issuing new game licenses to app developers producing for the App Store and other platforms, in regulatory inaction that has reportedly led to the shuttering of around 140,000 small game studios and related companies in the country.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 16

Apple & Google told to remove 'Play to Earn' games by South Korea

South Korea authorities have told Apple and Google that, "Play to Earn" games breach its local regulations governing how much money can be won in games.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Apple unveils the winning apps and games in its App Store Awards 2021

Ranging from weather reports, through video editing, and on to games, Apple has announced the 15 winners of its annual App Store Awards.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

'Rocket League Sideswipe' brings car soccer game to iOS

The high-octane sports game "Rocket League Sideswipe" has shot onto iOS, with the car soccer title arriving on the small screen worldwide after existing on consoles and PC for years.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Netflix Games debuts on Android on Wednesday, iOS coming later

Netflix's foray into game subscriptions is officially launching on November 3, with its first mobile games rolling out on Android, but iOS subscribers of the video streaming service will have to wait a few more months.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

'Pokemon Go' developer Niantic releases 'Pikmin Bloom' AR game on iOS

"Pikmin Bloom," a long-anticipated augmented reality game created by Niantic and Nintendo, has officially launched on iOS.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

China not issuing new game licenses, may impact App Store earnings

Repeating a scenario that impacted iOS developers and Apple itself three years ago, China is again not issuing licenses for online game releases, including those hosted on the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Angry Birds maker sued for allegedly violating child privacy

Rovio Entertainment, the makers of Angry Birds, is being sued by New Mexico's attorney general over allegations the company collects and sells personal data of children under the age of 13.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Netflix in-app gaming initiative starts in Poland with 'Stranger Things'

Netflix on Thursday sent up a trial balloon for its fledgling push into the mobile gaming market with the rollout of two Android games based on its popular "Stranger Things" series.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Classic Mac game 'Myst' comes to Apple Silicon

The original creators of famously atmospheric puzzle game "Myst" have released a version for Mac, optimized to run on the Apple Silicon M1.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 29

GameSir introduces X2 Lightning iPhone game controller

The X2 Lightning is a split game controller for iPhone with pass-through charging and turbo button.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 1

Netflix to offer original mobile games to subscribers for free

Netflix on Tuesday offered additional details on its push into gaming, saying its first steps will be to create original titles that existing subscribers can access at no additional cost.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 8

Netflix plans push into gaming, hires former EA and Facebook executive

Netflix is looking to expand its reach beyond movie and television streaming, with the company hiring a former Electronics Arts and Facebook executive to run a new gaming initiative.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 2

Doctor ignores default iOS parental controls, child racks up $1,800 in in-app purchases

A doctor in North Wales claims he had to sell his family car in order to pay for the in-app purchases his seven-year-old son had racked up during one hour on an iPhone game.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 45

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