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Brave Zebra's Nightmare Reaper porting case study highlights the challenges of adapting PC games for consoles, particularly due to hardware differences. The blog post on their website dives into the meticulous process of adapting the PC game for console play, including PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch: https://lnkd.in/e53fzEdJ #GameIndustry #NightmareReaper #Porting #GameIndustry #GameDev #Blog #PCGames #PCPort

By looking at trophy/achievement data, can we spot any interesting differences between PC and console gamers? Am in the process of updating our database that tracks completion rates for comparable milestones across games. With this update, we're adding some PC data to our Xbox and PlayStation comparisons. The sample is of around 20 titles that co-released on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation in the past two years in roughly the same window, and have not appeared as part of a subscription platform (at the point the data was created). The results? Well, I'll have to keep the full output for clients, but here's a slice of data in the form of four titles whose completion rates are very close to lockstep. #pcgaming #consolegaming #achievementunlocked

We've added four new markets to our Game Performance Monitor's revenue tracking tool: France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Now that you can explore these European video game markets, we thought it'd be fun to see which PC and console games generated the most revenue there in 2023. Spoilers: ⚽ Football games won. Check out our latest article to see: 🖥️The top PC games by cumulative revenues in 2023 🎮The same for PS, Xbox, and Switch 🏅The top 10 genres by revenues across all platforms All covering our new markets and including the UK as well (giving you a glimpse into what games European gamers are gravitating towards. Check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q02qgfR70

🎮 Lens Of Truth: Retrospective Analysis 🎮 Reflecting on my journey with Lens Of Truth, a video games website I used to run with my Twin Brother Shawn and a few great guys from work. I'm proud of the work we did in our Retrospective Analysis section. This section offered an unbiased look at classic retro video games, focusing on revealing the superior version of each game. One of the key features that set us apart was our use of unparalleled technology, including a Frame Analyzer, to compare game performance. We meticulously analyzed games across different consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, ensuring the most detailed and neutral results. The Retrospective Analysis section became highly popular among our audience, showcasing the true potential of original hardware and software. It was all about providing an authentic and accurate comparison for gamers and enthusiasts alike. We also did "Head 2 Head" on the retro games as well. I miss the days! Have you ever wondered which version of a classic game is the best? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eN7E4Mi2 #GamingAnalysis #LensOfTruth #RetrospectiveAnalysis #ClassicGames #TechInGaming

When you were on your Xbox, be sure to check out the store catalogue under accessibility spotlight all new designed and easy to find you will see that the Xbox developers have tagged 672 games with accessibility features and to top it off. You also have the ability to search by pressing the white button on your controls to filter your search for a specific accessibility feature you are looking for, so make sure you check out the game store, on your Xbox Consol or xbox.com and check out these awesome titles that are tagged with accessibility features. #GetBackIntoTheGame #GamingForEveryone #Xbox.

Each day this week, I'll be posting excerpts from a forthcoming report that examines the content landscape for game consoles via metadata for 25,000+ titles available digitally across current Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo platforms. We'll start by looking at some lesser-know genres - something other than the ruling categories of Action' and Adventure - and see who the biggest publishers are within each, in terms of the number of games released. Below you'll find the top ten publishers for Strategy, Puzzle, and Casual/Family genres, few of which are commonly seen as part of console gaming. #playstation, #nintendo, #xbox

Xbox has more best sellers than Playstation. Reported by Derek S., at one point on April 18th, Microsoft had 7 out of the top 25 best-selling games on the PlayStation Store. But there are caveats to this list, like it being region dependent, it changes on a daily basis, and includes free to play titles. Regardless, Xbox games are selling very well on PlayStation and I do not see this stopping. This is going to make Xbox players really think about what console they should get. #Xbox #PlayStation #GamingNews #gamingindustry

Well, here it is. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Game Pass on day one. It's the biggest card that can be played. Whatever the consumer response is, this release will have massive implications for the world o' video games. My best guess? It does give a moderate subscription bump in Q4, but doesn't significantly change purchase patterns on other platforms, and sells a few incremental Xbox Series consoles, but not enough to significantly change trends. Could be (quite likely to be, in fact) wrong. The subscription bump could also be at least partially offset if the release of this game comes with a price hike to Game Pass. We'll see how aggressive they want to go on that bit. Which I'm guessing could end up being quite aggressive indeed. So, who knows. Going to be wild to watch.

Try out Cyberpunk 2077 for free! Get a taste of Night City in a free trial coming soon to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Eager to try out the game? We've gathered answers to the most important questions you might have about the free trial in our FAQ. 🎮 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dn6MqX9J #CDPR #RED #Cyberpunk2077

Save up to 60% off on KEMCO RPGs for the end of May! KEMCO proudly announces a special sale for Xbox titles on the Microsoft Store. The games are made available up to 60% off for a limited time. Deals with Game Pass Core - Crystal Ortha 50% off- Sword of Elpisia 50% off- Silver Nornir 30% off- Justice Chronicles 45% offGames 50% Off or More- Legend Of The Tetrarchs 50% off- Ghost Sync 50% off-