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Read More »New Steam Library changes and dev tools want to ‘help connect you with your audience’
My.Games to launch My.Games Store by the end of the year
"The My.Games Store is the next step in bringing our expertise to a global market"
Read More »Twitch launches official merchandise store on Amazon
Twitch has launched its own official online merchandise store on Amazon, the video streaming platform has announced. The initial product offering will have 18 items, including t-shirts with the platform’s signature purple logo to home goods such as plush pillows and drinkware. The store will be updated periodically, the statement …
Read More »HTC opens dev applications for worldwide Viveport VR marketplace beta
Storefront for virtual reality experiences aimed at Vive owners ‘who don’t use Steam’
Read More »Android introducing Early Access section to Google Play store
Users able to send feedback on open beta tests directly to creators
Read More »Itch.io launches Early Access rival Refinery
Distribution platform for in-progress titles aims to solve ‘problem’ of Steam’s competing service by offering devs more control over their release
Read More »Indie community Game Jolt launches dedicated marketplace
Revenue split set at below 10%, with devs able to take home 100% if they choose to
Read More »Steam tweaks reviews system to reflect changing nature of Early Access titles and post-release updates
Average user rating to now be calculated from last 30 days – rather than all time – and more recent reviews to be highlighted
Read More »DSi Store to close next year
Forerunner to 3DS’ eShop put focus on indies and smaller titles
Read More »Coder exploits Steamworks loophole to release unverified game
Ruby Nealon snuck Watch Paint Dry onto Steam store after his warnings about virtual backdoor went ignored by Valve
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