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Nintendo Denies 4K Switch Report

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Top GamesThe OLED model is the only confirmed Switch upgrade coming down the pike. / Photo courtesy of NintendoNintendo has denied reports of a 4K-capable Nintendo Switch.The report, published last night by Bloomberg, claimed that at least 11 companies, including Zynga, had received development "tools" from Nintendo to make 4K Switch games. These developers said they had development kits for the Switch, and that it wouldn't come out until late next year at the earliest.We also want to restate that, as we announced in July, we have no plans for

Report: Developers were working on 4K games for Nintendo Switch

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The Nintendo Switch’s new OLED model is launching globally in less than a week, giving players access to a slightly improved version of the hybrid console after four years of the original version on the market. But according to a new Bloomberg report, at least 11 development companies, including Zynga, were working on 4K projects after being given access by Nintendo to a 4K development kit for the Switch. The OLED model of the Switch does not support 4K visuals and Nintendo has yet to reveal a “Switch Pro” that

Netflix Reportedly to Offer Video Games, Hires Ex-EA Exec

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Top GamesNetflix has reportedly begun an expansion into video game development. / Photo courtesy of NetflixNetflix has hired a former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive, Mike Verdu, to lead the company's push into video games, per a report from Bloomberg.Verdu will take on the role of vice president of game development, reporting directly to Netflix's chief operating officer, Greg Peters, per Netflix. He was previously a Facebook vice president in charge of bringing games and other software to Oculus platforms.Netflix plans to offer its first games through its streaming platform

As Zynga impresses, rival mobile-gaming shop Jam City looks to list via SPAC

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While it would be nice to write about something other than yet another tech company looking to list via a SPAC, the deals keep dropping, so our more traditional fare of covering startup trends will remain on hold for at least one day more. This morning, we’re looking at the Jam City deal to merge with DPCM Capital. Jam City is a bit like Zynga, but unless you are a mobile-gaming aficionado, you might not have heard of it. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.  Read it every morning

Gaming infrastructure startup Pragma raises $12M from Greylock, Mark Pincus and others

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Pragma is building what it calls a “backend as a service,” providing ready-made infrastructure to developers of online, live service games. And it’s announcing today that it has raised $12 million in Series A funding. The round was led by David Thacker at Greylock, with participation from Zynga founder Mark Pincus, Oculus founder Nate Mitchell and Cloudera founder Amr Awadallah, along with previous investors Upfront Ventures and Advancit Capital. Amy Chang, who sold her business intelligence startup Accompany to Cisco, is joining Pragma’s board of directors. Co-founder and CEO Eden

Piepacker Launches Online Retro Gaming Platform with Video Chat on…

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Time Stamp: April 19, 2021 8:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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We’re looking to bring to the world of video games what Spotify brought to the world of music, making retro gaming accessible to all, for free and legally, while guaranteeing a high quality of service SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) April 20, 2021 Piepacker, the new free social gaming platform that allows users to play officially licensed retro games with friends online, today launched on Kickstarter. At the crossroads of online multiplayer gaming and video chatting, Piepacker is a free and legal platform which provides instant access to officially licensed video games

Piepacker, The New Social Gaming Platform with Video Chat, Announces…

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This new form of online co-op play is something that fascinates us. Allowing the community to connect through a shared love of retro gaming culture through new experiences is at the heart of our mission. SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) April 08, 2021 Piepacker, the new free social gaming platform that allows users to play officially licensed retro games with friends online, is pleased to announce its initial publishers that will bring popular titles to the gaming service. Team17, Piko Interactive, Codemasters, Morphcat Games, Bitmap Bureau, Megacat Studios, Dullahan Software and Interplay

New Social Gaming Platform with online multiplayer and video chat,…

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Piepacker provides a fun way to interact. This innovation is at the forefront of transgenerational pop-culture; mixing gaming, video chat, 3D filters and masks in augmented reality. It’s exciting for everyone SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) March 30, 2021 Piepacker, the new free social gaming platform that allows users to play officially licensed retro games with friends online, will launch on Kickstarter on April 14th. At the crossroads of online multiplayer gaming and video chatting, Piepacker is a free and legal platform which provides instant access to officially licensed retro video games

Zynga Buys Torchlight 3 Devs To Build New RPG

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[embedded content] It’s the time of the year for major acquisitions, apparently. This time, it’s Zynga and the company purchased is Echtra Games, the developer of Torchlight III. The amount of money exchanged hasn’t been disclosed, but this is supposedly a sign that one of the world’s most successful mobile developers is hoping to make inroads into the console market. Even if you’re not recognizing Zynga’s name, you’ve definitely heard of one of their games. They’re the company behind Farmville and Words with Friends. According to reports and the word