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Privacy: Google Gives an Ultimatum to Devs of Chrome Extensions

Google has decided to change the policy for Chrome browser extensions. Add-ons will only be able to request user data that is necessary for their operation. The changes will enter into force in October. Extensions that are not adapted to the new requirements will disappear from the Chrome Web Store.

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Bart Swiatek

July 26, 2019

Privacy: Google Gives an Ultimatum to Devs of Chrome Extensions

Facebook in Q2 2019 - Penalties, Scandals and Money Keep Piling up

It seems that image problems and scandals do not particularly harm Facebook. The company presented a report on its financial results in the second quarter of 2019. The company generated nearly $16.9 billion in revenues - 28% more than a year ago. This is one of the best results in recent years.

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Bart Swiatek

July 25, 2019

Facebook in Q2 2019 - Penalties, Scandals and Money Keep Piling up

Growth of Digital Games Distribution; Great Form of Rainbow Six Siege

The latest report of the SuperData group brings interesting info on digital distribution condition. It shows that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege is still doing great despite being almost four years old and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled had a great start.

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Christian Pieniazek

July 24, 2019

Growth of Digital Games Distribution; Great Form of Rainbow Six Siege

New Game From Journey Devs is Coming to PC

Sky: Children of the Light is a game by thatgamecompany, the studio responsible for Journey. The new title has been available on iOS devices for a week, but soon it will also be available on PC and current-gen consoles.

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Konrad Serafinski

July 23, 2019

New Game From Journey Devs is Coming to PC

iPhone 6 Explodes in the Hands of an 11-year-old Girl

Apple is trying to figure out what could have caused the iPhone 6 to explode in the hands of an 11-year-old girl. So far, the cause of the malfunction is unknown.

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Paul Wozniak

July 15, 2019

iPhone 6 Explodes in the Hands of an 11-year-old Girl

Dota Underlords - Battle Pass Prototype Tests Have Started

Valve released the so-called Proto Pass for Dota Underlords, a prototype battle pass, which was given to everyone taking part in the open tests of the game.

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Adrian Werner

July 14, 2019

Dota Underlords - Battle Pass Prototype Tests Have Started

Google Stadia Partner Program Very Popular Among Developers

During this year's Develop:Brighton conference, Sam Corcoran - Technical Account Manager at Google - informed that over 4 thousand companies have already applied to the partner program of the streaming platform Stadia.

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Bart Swiatek

July 12, 2019

Google Stadia Partner Program Very Popular Among Developers

Apple's in Trouble? Demand for iPhone Smartphones Drops

Wedbush analysts have prepared a report stating that Apple will ship 180 million iPhones to stores by the end of this fiscal year (September 2019). That's 37.7 million less than last year.

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Bart Swiatek

July 10, 2019

Apple's in Trouble? Demand for iPhone Smartphones Drops

Artifact's Lead Designer: Game Can Still be Saved

In a conversation with Eurogamer, the creators of the card game Artifact told us about the challenges and problems they encountered while working on the title. Lead designer Richard Garfield, known for his creation of Magic: The Gathering, believes that Valve's production can still be saved.

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Bart Swiatek

July 5, 2019

Artifact's Lead Designer: Game Can Still be Saved

Chess Rush - Dota Underlords Competitor Now on iOS and Android

Today, Chess Rush, a new production from Tencent Mobile, debuted on the mobile gaming market. The title offers shorter matches than the competition and is now available in the App Store and Google Play.

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Konrad Serafinski

July 4, 2019

Chess Rush - Dota Underlords Competitor Now on iOS and Android

9 Million Users Spend More Than 3 Hours a Day in Candy Crush Saga

According to King's senior vice president, more than 9 million players spend between three and six hours a day playing free-to-play title Candy Crush Saga. However, the studio representative assures that the production does not have addictive properties.

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July 1, 2019

9 Million Users Spend More Than 3 Hours a Day in Candy Crush Saga

US President Donald Trump Postpones Huawei Trade Ban

US President Donald Trump decided to delay the trade ban on Huawei. This means that American companies will be able to do business with the Chinese giant almost as they have done up to now.

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Bart Swiatek

July 1, 2019

US President Donald Trump Postpones Huawei Trade Ban

Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall - New Game From Dead by Daylight Devs

Game of Thrones is growing. HBO has established cooperation with two studios - GAEA and Behaviour Interactive. As part of the project, a mobile RPG - Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall - is being created.

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Agnes Adamus

June 27, 2019

Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall - New Game From Dead by Daylight Devs

Game Critics Awards Best of E3 2019 Nominations

The list of nominations for the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2019 has been published. The Outer Worlds has the biggest chance of winning the most awards. Games such as Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Avengers and Dying Light 2 were not considered because of the rules of awards.

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Adrian Werner

June 26, 2019

Game Critics Awards Best of E3 2019 Nominations

14 Days of Summer - Two-week Event Launches in Fortnite

Fortnite features an event called 14 Days of Summer. Over the next two weeks, fans of this online shooter will be able to take part in special temporary modes, complete challenges of the day or buy exclusive cosmetic items.

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Milosz Szubert

June 25, 2019

14 Days of Summer - Two-week Event Launches in Fortnite

Harry Potter Wizards Unite Debut Good but Not as Good as Pokemon GO

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite's debut was a great success, but the results of the game are very different from those achieved by Pokemon GO, the previous production from studio Niantic.

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Adrian Werner

June 23, 2019

Harry Potter Wizards Unite Debut Good but Not as Good as Pokemon GO

Dota Underlords Open Beta Launches

An open beta of Dota Underlords, a game from Valve Software based on the hit Dota Auto Chess mod, was launched.

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Adrian Werner

June 21, 2019

Dota Underlords Open Beta Launches

In 2019, Gaming Market May be Worth Much More Than in 2018

According to a report prepared by Newzoo, the global gaming market will generate $152.1 billion in revenue in 2019, which will translate into an increase of 9.6% compared to 2018. The largest piece of this „cake” still remains the mobile gaming sector.

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Conrad Hazi

June 20, 2019

In 2019, Gaming Market May be Worth Much More Than in 2018

EA Defends Lootboxes: „It's a surprise mechanic.”

During a government commission meeting in the UK, a representative of Electronic Arts compared lootboxes to Kinder Surprises and claimed that gamers liked this element of video games.

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Jakub Mirowski

June 20, 2019

EA Defends Lootboxes: „It's a surprise mechanic.”

Harry Potter Wizards Unite Release Date

Niantic revealed the release date of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, an AR game set in a universe known from the popular series of books and films.

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Adrian Werner

June 19, 2019

Harry Potter Wizards Unite Release Date