Gaming News So Small It Gets a Second Thread

[wakka]

If you look at the original interview that article draws on, the discussion is specifically about mobile games. I think in that context it makes a lot more sense.

He's basically saying that the merger with IronForge will enable better tools for integrating and optimising monetisation, and that mobile game developers will be nuts not to find that advantageous. To be honest I agree with him. If you're developing an indie mobile game, it seems you do need to think about monetisation from day one, and continually optimise to improve it. The games that make money on mobile seem to be 99% F2P.

Which is one reason why I don't tend to play mobile games.

[Neon Ignition]

That would mostly tie into advertising though I'd guess, the portion of games able to monetise MTX must be relatively small as most willing to waste money will gravitate to the big name titles

[Asura]

If you look at the original interview that article draws on, the discussion is specifically about mobile games. I think in that context it makes a lot more sense.

The concern is that the company with which they've merged was making what was considered malware by some major platforms.

[Neon Ignition]

I guess as well it explains why EA has found itself in a situation where it's eroded its IP value down to just a small handful of properties and their PR team openly mocks the types of projects the company will be trying to sell in the coming months.

[wakka]

The concern is that the company with which they've merged was making what was considered malware by some major platforms.

Ah I can't/didn't mean to speak to that bit, I was just responding to Neon's comment upthread. Wasn't clear I know. Malware side sounds ****ty though.

[fuse]

Not even a dev and I really don't like that quote; there are a dozen ways you can try and highlight indie devs should be more commercially minded without just going out there and showing your whole ass as an artless money man.

[eastyy]

DC League of super pets was released today....yeah not for me....a on rails Panzer dragoon/Starfox game https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...rypto_and_Ace/

[Lebowski]

https://www.eurogamer.net/watch-the-full-trailer-for-the-tekken-netflix-animated-show

Trailer looks really good makes me want to dust off the old PS1 and play some Tekken 3

will be giving this a watch as i love how they seem to have got everyone's signature moves and combos down.

[QualityChimp]

The Last Of Us Part 1 Remake New Leaked Screenshot Reveals Stunning Lighting



The Last of Us Part 1 Leaked Screenshots Shows Combat and Visual Options

[QualityChimp]

Cats watching Stray have become the latest Twitter trend

[QualityChimp]

Deathloop creators may never make a linear campaign like Dishonored again, and that's fine

[QualityChimp]

What Happened to Ninja Gaiden?

[QualityChimp]

Twitch Streamer Offering $20,000 To Anyone Who Can Beat Impossible Halo 2 Challenge

[QualityChimp]

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Review (8.3/10)

"FINAL THOUGHTS
Forza Horizon 5 is an absolutely incredible game. Looking back at our summary for that review, I mean every word here:


“Forizon Horizon 5 is the near-perfection of the franchise. Everything from past titles has been built up to this moment. A memorable location, unforgettable set pieces, solid and addictive gameplay, a killer soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals. One of the best games of 2021.”


The Hot Wheels expansion, ironically, addresses one of the issues I had with the original game: the mini-map isn’t as intimidating anymore. It might be a different flavor than the main game, but that doesn’t make Hot Wheels a bad expansion. Again, it’s a $19.99 price tag we’re looking at here. Still, I expected more from the first follow-up from one of last year’s best games.


Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is a solid expansion and will deliver plenty of quality, but I wish it offered more."

[MoFo2]

Turtles Cowabunga Collection to be released on August 30.