What is a game?
It s a debate that rears its bemusing head every now and then as developers push the boundaries of the medium, and this month it has been brought back to the fore by a group arguably less qualified to give a concrete definition: lawyers.
The Epic Vs Apple trial has seen both sides arguing as to what is and isn t a game, depending on what suits their purposes, with some truly bizarre explanations now officially part of a court record.
To Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, Fortnite is not a game. It is, instead, a metaverse, a phenomenon that transcends gaming. To Apple marketing director Trystan Kosmynka, Roblox is not a game. It is content, because (as we all know) games have a beginning and an end. [with] challenges in place.
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Shooty Fruity has announced a new £2 million fund. This will be used to co-fund and publish VR content from third-party developers which are now being actively sought.
The initiative will be led by nDreams’ David Corless, VP of Publishing and Steve Tagger, Business Development Director. They’ll be looking for projects that embrace VR’s potential, providing immersive gameplay that can’t be found on any other medium.
Studios selected for funding won’t just receive development cash, they’ll also gain full publishing support as well as nDreams’ VR expertise. This ranges from market knowledge, data insights, sales experience and game marketing to QA, localisation, technical/design consultation and more.