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Apple stops updates for thousands of games in China’s App Store

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Sponsored Links HECTOR RETAMAL via Getty Images Apple has suspended updates for thousands of games on its App Store in China because they lack a license from the Chinese government, The Financial Times reported. The company has faced mounting pressure from the Chinese government in recent weeks to comply with local regulations, including that all games show proof of a government granted license.Apple’s biggest App Store market is China, according to The Financial Times, and most of the $16.4 billion App Store revenue in the country comes from games. Internet

Mobile developer Tru Luv enlists investors to help build a more inclusive alternative to gaming

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Time Stamp: June 29, 2020 9:53 AM - Modified On: June 29, 2020 - Published By:
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Developer and programmer Brie Code has worked at the peak of the video game industry – she was responsible for many of the AI systems that powered non-player character (NPC) behavior in the extremely popular Assassin’s Creed series created by Ubisoft. It’s obvious that gaming isn’t for everyone, but Code became more and more interested in why that maxim seemed to play out along predictable gender lines, leading her ultimately to develop and launch #SelfCare through her own independent development studio TRU LUV. #SelfCare went on to win accolades including

See Madden NFL 21’s New Features In This “Deep Dive” Gameplay Video

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EA Sports has released a "deep dive" video for Madden NFL 21, showcasing some of the new features coming to this year's professional football game.In the video, EA speaks about a number of updates, including a new system that gives pass-rushers more control off the line. As you can see in the video, players will have more options and control to help bring down the quarterback. Another new feature is more skill stick controls for ball carriers. Specifically, two new animations have been added--the side hurdle and the dead leg.

Free Minecraft Nether Update is Here!

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Time Stamp: June 23, 2020 11:00 AM - Modified On: June 23, 2020 - Published By:
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One does not simply walk into the Nether, but it seems that's what everyone is about to do anyway... Today we're releasing the full Nether Update in all its glory! Traverse through familiar, fiery wastes into new unexplored fungal forests, spooky valleys, and deltas brimming with basalt. Dig your way through these biomes and you might be able to find a new curious material, suspiciously titled "ancient debris". What will you make of it (it’s totally not Netherite)? Fight your way through hordes of Piglins… Or don't! They’re actually pretty

Nintendo Might Be Winding Down Its Mobile Game Development, Report Suggests

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Time Stamp: June 21, 2020 10:59 PM - Modified On: June 21, 2020 - Published By:
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Nintendo might be looking to step away from developing new mobile games, according to a new report by Bloomberg. A report published on the site details how Nintendo seems likely to focus on Switch in the future, with fewer mobile games being developed.Nintendo has made over $1 billion from mobile games since 2016's Super Mario Run, but over 60% of that figure came from a single title--Fire Emblem Heroes. In 2017, following the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, it was reported that Nintendo wanted to ramp up mobile development--this

Valorant Release Update 1.0 Patch Notes: New Map, New Agent, New Mode

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Time Stamp: June 3, 2020 2:49 PM - Modified On: June 3, 2020 - Published By:
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Valorant launched out of its closed beta this week. With the arrival of update 1.0 comes a host of additions, adjustments, and some big changes--including the new agent Reyna, the new Ascent map, the new Spike Rush game mode, and the temporary removal of ranked Competitive mode. We have all the info on what's new in Valorant and the full version 1.0 patch notes below. Reyna is Valorant's new agent. "Straight from the heart of Mexico," Reyna has a host of vampiric abilities and thrives on getting kills. Her abilities

SwitchArcade Round-Up: Mini-Views Featuring ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted’, Today’s New Releases, and the Latest Sales

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Time Stamp: June 1, 2020 3:02 PM - Modified On: June 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for June 1st, 2020. Wow, June? We’re already just about halfway through this year? Time flies when everything is awful, I suppose. At least the games have been good, and they should continue to be good for the foreseeable future. In today’s article, we’ve got Mini-Views of the latest Five Nights at Freddy’s game and the aerial dogfighter Red Wings. There are summaries of all the new releases that hit since we last checked in, and of course the list of

SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted’, ‘Monstrum’, and Today’s Other New Releases, Plus the Latest Sales

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Time Stamp: May 22, 2020 4:51 PM - Modified On: May 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for May 22nd, 2020. With it being Friday, we’ve got a lot of new releases to check out today. That includes surprise release Journey to the Savage Planet and the latest release in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series among many others. We’ve also got a ton of new sales to dig into. Let’s have a look and see what’s what! New Releases Journey to the Savage Planet ($29.99) SwitchArcade Highlight! This humorous exploration game hit other platforms a few months