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Google Play Games for PC to launch in Japan and Europe | News-in-brief
Programme to land in these regions in the "next couple of months" alongside new titles such as Garena Free Fire and MapleStory M
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Epic files appeal in India to push for third-party app stores on Google Play
The Fortnite firm says it's been "adversely affected" by Google not complying with the Competition Commission of India's directive
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Google to provide developers alternative user payment options in India
The tech giant has attributed its new Android and Google Play updates to comply with The Competition Commission of India
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US government calls for changes to iOS and Android, says Apple and Google block innovation
Among its recommendations, the government wants to see mobile ecosystems upon to alternative app stores and payment systems
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Google laying off 12,000
Search giant says it spent two years growing and "hired for a different economic reality than the one we face today"
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Stadia controllers to get Bluetooth support
As final Stadia game launches, Google offers a way to keep pads from becoming e-waste when the service shuts down
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Google and Nvidia reportedly share concerns over Microsoft/ABK with FTC
Companies provided information around regulator's worry that Microsoft could dominate cloud and subscriptions
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Apex Legends: Mobile wins Google Play's Best Game award
Dicey Dungeons takes the win in the indie category
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Google reportedly paid Activision, Riot millions to prevent them from opening rival app stores
Update: Activision says claims discovered in unredacted Epic lawsuit are "nonsense"
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Google Play for PC rolls out in seven new territories, including US
Games service beta now available in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore
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Indian regulators fine Google $113m for blocking third party payments
Competition Commission of India says tech firm's play store practices "disturbs innovations incentives" for creators
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Ubisoft, Bungie, IO Interactive and Tequila Works mobilise to deal with post-Stadia fallout
UPDATE: Rockstar Games confirms that players who played Read Dead Online on Stadia can transfer their data
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Stadia exclusive Outcasters to disappear with Google's platform
Developer Splash Damage confirmed that the title would not be ported to other platforms
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Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks in the wake of Stadia shutdown
Games-centre laptops will have Nvidia's GeForce Now pre-installed, as well as support for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Amazon Luna
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After Stadia, is the future still bright for cloud streaming? | Opinion
Proponents have insisted that cloud streaming will replace consoles and PCs – but with the shutdown of Stadia, this future feels less wanted and more distant than ever
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The rise and fall of Stadia
Reflections on the story of Google's ambitious but ill-fated cloud gaming service, from its inception to the upcoming closure
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Developers voice concerns over Stadia closure
Studios said they were not warned of the shutdown ahead Google's announcement yesterday
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Stadia shutting down
Google to refund all purchases made through its stores and allow players to access their library into early 2023
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Google Play adds new rules on interstitial ads
Android storefront's updated policy forbids full-screen ads that are unexpected or can't be skipped after 15 seconds
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Google to allow alternative payment systems for non-gaming apps
Additionally, when a consumer uses an alternative payment option, developers will pay a reduced service fee
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Google settles class action lawsuit with $90 million fund
Funds to be divided among US developers who earned $2 million or less in annual revenue through Google Play from 2016 to 2021
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CMA to investigate Apple's & Google's influence over the mobile market
The UK government division also launches investigation into Google's app store payment practices
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Google's white label version of Stadia is Immersive Stream for Games
Internet giant also details updates to consumer service, including easier porting for developers and Click To Play Trials
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Report: Google deprioritizes Stadia as it shifts to securing streaming deals
Cloud gaming's staff and leadership see their roles shift as tech giant shops service's technology around
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Google Play Games app coming to Windows in 2022
Software will enable users to play mobile games on laptops and desktops, won't rely on cloud streaming