Apple announces new rules for submitting iOS and iPadOS apps
Today Apple is launching iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 globally. Now developers can submit apps for review, developed with Xcode 12 and iOS 14 SDK. Soon, this will become the only option.
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Embracer snaps up Vertigo Games
Embracer Group, the THQ Nordic parent company, is acquiring 100 percent of the share capital in Vertigo Games through its wholly-owned subsidiary Koch Media.
Game Industry Legal Conference to run October 6-7, 2020
Game Industry Legal Conference will be held October 6-7, 2020.
Scottish Games Network: Is Scotland’s games industry shrinking?
Scotland’s industry body Scottish Games Network has won an undisclosed grant from Connected Innovators to fund the comprehensive study in the country’s video games industry.
Unity to raise up to $1.21 billion in IPO
Unity Software is planning to raise $1.2 billion in an IPO that will take place this Wednesday. Last week, the firm amended the terms for its IPO.
China accuses Subway Surfers and other games of violating cybersecurity law
A branch of China’s Ministry of Public Security posted a notice that certain games violate privacy and cybersecurity laws. Among them are Subway Surfers, Plants vs. Zombies 2 and other popular titles.
Apple allows cloud gaming on iOS, kind of
Apple announced changes to its App Store Guidelines. Cloud gaming services like Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now can now technically exist on iOS. However, there’s a catch.
China’s gamers population is 720 million strong
According to a new study by market researcher Niko Partners, there are 720 million gamers in China. 75 percent of those live outside the biggest cities. On a related note, smaller cities generate around 70% of game revenue.
Black Desert Online exceeds $1.7 billion in lifetime revenue
Black Desert Online from Pearl Abyss has generated $1.7 billion in revenue since its launch in 2015. Of that, $700 million the game has brought in since April 2019.
Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior in filing with European Commission
Facebook told the European Commission that Apple enforces policies that privilege its own services and revenue streams to the detriment of others across its ecosystem.