gaming studios

AppWizard
March 8, 2025
PC gaming requires significant financial investment, with high-end components like the Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU costing nearly three times that of a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. Many PC games suffer from bugs and performance issues, as developers often neglect optimization for the platform. Hideo Kojima is noted for producing well-optimized PC ports, exemplified by Metal Gear Solid V, which runs smoothly on modest hardware despite being nearly a decade old. In contrast, newer titles like Monster Hunter Wilds have struggled with performance. The reliance on AI upscaling technologies, such as Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR, has not compensated for poor game design, leading to player frustration. Developers often rush game releases to meet profit targets, prioritizing financial gain over quality, which has resulted in a demand for better standards in game development. Gamers expect high-quality experiences that justify their investment, and there is a call for patience in the release of polished titles.
AppWizard
October 14, 2024
Two new gaming studios have been founded by veterans of ZA/UM, the developer of Disco Elysium. Summer Eternal, established by Argo Tuulik and a team including voice actor Lenval Brown and principal writer Dora Klindžić, will be based in Zagreb, Croatia, starting in April. The studio aims to create a worker-owned cooperative to prioritize the voices of creatives. The second studio, Dark Math Games, was formed by four former ZA/UM staff members, including Timo Albert, and is developing a project titled XXX Nightshift, described as a 'true detective RPG.'
BetaBeacon
October 11, 2024
A federal judge ruled that Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative payment systems on Android devices due to its monopoly on the Android app store. Microsoft has quickly taken advantage of this ruling by updating its Xbox Android app to simplify the gaming experience and plans to launch a browser-based Xbox mobile store. Other game publishers and app developers are uncertain about how these changes will impact the mobile gaming landscape.
BetaBeacon
August 25, 2024
Bitcoin Miner is a free-to-play iOS and Android game where players build a mining operation for multiple cryptocurrencies. Initially, the game had low downloads until it integrated Bitcoin rewards through the Lightning Network. Players can earn small amounts of Bitcoin by playing the game, with the option to cash out through a Zebedee wallet.
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