In the coming months, installing third-party apps on Android devices outside of the Play Store will become more difficult due to the new advanced flow system. Users will need to complete additional steps to enhance security, making the usual installation and update process more complicated.
Бывший продюсер Dragon Age Марк Дарра считает, что отзывы игроков важны для выявления багов и проблем, но не должны становиться единственным ориентиром для разработчиков. Он советует сочетать обратную связь с аналитикой и результатами тестов для принятия решений.
Apple has introduced new parental controls that allow parents to monitor and restrict their children's use of apps, games, and social networks. Parents can set time limits, filter content, and manage app installations, providing additional safety on devices.
GitHub Copilot annual subscribers are noticing their usage quotas running out much more quickly following a recent change in billing policy, resulting in unexpected service interruptions and new budgeting difficulties for development teams.
Nintendo is tightening its control over the quality of games for the Switch 2 by restricting independent studios' access to development tools and changing eShop algorithms to reduce the visibility of low-quality projects. The decision to release new indie games is now being made with stricter criteria.
Microsoft has unveiled new details about Project Helix—a hybrid console and PC based on Windows. Developers are expected to receive dev kits only in 2027, and the device itself may not launch before 2028.
Over the past year, Steam users have downloaded a record-breaking 100 exabytes of games and updates, which is equivalent to 100 million terabytes of data. The platform continues to grow, and Valve highlights improvements for developers as well as plans to upgrade its hardware.
Google has announced a reduction in Play Store commissions and the introduction of alternative payment methods and third-party app stores for Android, following an antitrust case with Epic Games. The new rules will first take effect in the US, the UK, and Europe.
Rising prices for memory cards and the limited internal storage of the Switch 2 are forcing users to buy fewer games and look for compromises. Analysts expect the memory market to stabilize no earlier than 2028.
iOS 26.4 is expected to add support for video playback via CarPlay, but this feature will only be available when the car is parked. The decision to implement this function will be up to car manufacturers, so it may not appear in all vehicles right away.
Sony has patented a cloud platform designed to simplify the development and testing of PlayStation games without the need for physical dev kit devices. The system supports collaborative work, offers generative AI tools, and can speed up the creation of game assets, making the process more accessible for independent studios.
The CEO of Squanch Games explained why High on Life 2 will launch on multiple platforms at once: the first game saw its greatest success on PlayStation, not Xbox. The sequel will be released on PS5, PC, and Xbox, with a Switch version coming later.
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