Google Play – 15% commission rate for smaller Korean developers on Google Play planned

Amidst complaints from developers and the local authorities, the South Korean unit of Google Inc. has reportedly decided to lower its planned commission rate for smaller app developers. Google Korea reported to parliament’s committee on science and technology that it…

Stadia – Top Google executive previews internet speed required for game streaming platform

Stadia has been all over the news since its announcement by Google over at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2019. A games streaming platform with no requirements to download game clients or rely on expensive hardware, there were actually more questions…

Stadia – Google unveils new cloud gaming platform and its own games studio

I cannot believe what I just watched on the Youtube live-stream from Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2019, as I truly believe this is a game changer for the gaming industry (if done right). Google has announced its new game streaming…

Google – Internet giant hires console gaming veteran for hardware team

While currently just a rumor, a recent executive hire triggered the speculations that Google is building its own gaming device. The new Google hire is video game industry veteran Phil Harrison, who worked on the Sony PlayStation brand across 15…