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Israel-based tools firm enables devs to add multiplayer tech, social network integration and more
Read More »ESL releases matchmaking toolkit for devs
UK indie developer R8 Games first to use tool in upcoming racer Formula Fusion
Read More »Ex-Westwood dev on going indie, procedural generation and the multiplayer risk
Indiegama's Tom Spencer-Smith talks us through the development of his upcoming action-strategy game Army 21
Read More »Windows 10 enables Xbox One game streaming on PC and tablets
Cross-platform multiplayer gaming also a possibility
Read More »Multiplayer tools added to Google Play Games
Devs can now help gamers invite nearby players to mulitplayer matches
Read More »Sony opens up PS4 multiplayer to non PlayStation Plus subscribers this weekend
PS4 owners who don’t subscribe to PlayStation Plus will be able to play online multiplayer games this weekend. Starting at 8:00am UK time on Friday September 26th and running until 10am on Monday September 29th, all PS4 owners will be able to access online multiplayer. This coincides with the release …
Read More »Flappy Bird has returned… via the Amazon Appstore
Dong Nguyen’s iOS flash-in-the-pan Flappy Bird is back. Strangely, new title Flappy Birds Family isn’t available on the Apple App Store or Google Play and can only be had through the Amazon Appstore. It’s free and is compatible with Amazon’s Fire TV platform. Flappy Birds now are on Amazon Fire …
Read More »Xbox Gold not needed for EA Access unless you want to play online; UK prices confirmed
Xbox One owners don’t need Xbox Live Gold membership to buy into EA Access -that is, unless they want to play online. EA Access is a new subscription service that grants members unlimited access to certain EA titles and discounts on EA digital purchases. Any Xbox One gamer can join …
Read More »Last of Us: Remastered still censored on PS4; No upgrade discount for PS3 owners
The multiplayer component of The Last of Us: Remastered will have the same content alterations in Europe as seen in the PS3 version. The original game featured less gore than the US release in an effort to appease censors in some of Europe’s more sensitive regions. These changes were made …
Read More »XBOX: Halo: The Master Chief Edition revealed for Xbox One
Halo fans will now be able to play every Halo title featuring Master Chief on Xbox One. The Master Chief edition includes Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4. All games will be included on a single Xbox One disc and will offer a seamless” experience to players. It …
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