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Capcom’s Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is out now on Apple’s app store for iOS devices. The mobile game based on Japan PSP release Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G can be purchased for $14.99, with Capcom promising no hidden costs” and no additional fees after download” in the first lines of …
Read More »Unity adding Metal API support
Graphics API enables developers to get more out of iPad and iPhone hardware
Read More »Monument Valley, Device 6 and Threes clean up at Apple Design Awards
Indie hits take home prizes for their unique takes on touchscreen gaming
Read More »New iOS programming language Swift unveiled
Beta version already available on iTunes
Read More »Apple reveals graphics API Metal for iOS 8
Proprietary tech to enable developers to squeeze more power out of iPhone and iPad
Read More »Apple reveals new proprietary iOS graphics tech Metal
The processing cost of outputting high-end graphics on iOS devices is to be reduced. That’s thank to a new proprietary tech from Apple called Metal that allows devs to get more out of an iPhone or iPad’s innards, in much the same way as AMD’s Mantle promises to do for …
Read More »Apple Stores fall from 1st to 13th in Which favourite retailers survey
UK consumers are apparently falling out of love with Apple Stores over accusations of poor customer service. This year’s Which Shop Survey found that the chain is now the UK’s 13th favourite retailer – a sharp drop from last year when it topped the ratings. Several customers complained about it …
Read More »IAP promo codes appear on iOS
iOS developers may soon be allowed to release promo codes that unlock virtual currency to be used for in-app purchases. Electronic Arts has been the first to take advantage of this, issuing codes for Real Racing 3’s gold. Previously, Apple has only allowed developers to release codes for full game …
Read More »Apple allowing promo codes for in-app currency?
EA introduces codes for virtual gold in Real Racing 3, but Apple guidelines remain unchanged
Read More »MCV Jobs: Lionsgate appoints head of games, Apple hiring for multiple roles
In MCV’s round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Liongsate appoints a new head of its video games division and Apple is hiring a technical support advisor. Lionsgate appoints Levin as head of video games division The Hollywood studio has hired Peter Levin as president of interactive …
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