Wired

Valve Says Steam Machine Isn’t a Console—but It Is

The recent announcement from Valve of a new slate of hardware products has excited players, but while a revamped Steam Controller and an updated virtual reality headset, the Steam Frame, have drawn ...
GamesRadar+

Cities: Skylines 2 is getting a new developer as publisher Paradox turns to a new studio, 2 years after the city builder's messy launch with no console release in sight

The new devs "can't wait to show you what we have planned for the next chapter of this incredible game" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
gematsu

Fantasy adventure open-world action RPG Silver Palace announced for console, PC, iOS, and Android

Publisher Elementa and developer Silver Studio have announced Silver Palace, a fantasy adventure open-world action RPG built on Unreal Engine 5, planned for release across console, PC, iOS, and ...
Engadget

How to set your PS5 as your home console

Setting your PlayStation 5 as your primary console ensures other users on that system can access your digital games and PlayStation Plus benefits. This includes offline access to your library and ...
TechRepublic

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...
TechCrunch

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
9to5google

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...
Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...
Android Authority

Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their ...
Android Police

Apps distributed outside the Play Store will soon be tied to verified developer identities

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...
GamesIndustry

Minecraft console port developer 4J Studios opens new Edinburgh, UK, office

4J Studios, the team behind bringing Mojang's Minecraft to consoles and handheld devices, has opened a new studio in Edinburgh, UK. As reported by The Scotsman, Dundee-based 4J — which was founded by ...