Skillz Weekly News Recap – Microsoft Launched Project xCloud on iOS Devices
Digital/Mobile News
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Samsung announced the Galaxy S20. The new device starts at $999 and has three different variations, including the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. (TechCrunch)
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Samsung also released the Galaxy Z Flip, a foldable phone with a 6.7-inch OLED display. The phone shrinks into a small square when folded and costs $1,380. (The Verge)
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Google announced Emoji Kitchen, an update to Android devices that allows users to mix and match emojis. The update lets you blend any two emojis, creating an expressive new way to communicate. (Fast Company)
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Microsoft launched its game streaming service, Project xCloud, on iOS devices. The feature previously debuted to customers in the U.S., UK, and Canada. (PocketGamer.biz)
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Google is expanding ways to improve news content and partnerships. This improvement could include paying publishers to include their content in a news product. (The Verge)
Gaming News
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Game livestream viewership reached nearly 500 million viewing hours last month. This number is up 17% from January 2019. (VentureBeat)
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Nintendo and the Pokémon Company launched “Pokémon Home,” a new cloud gaming service. The service will allow users to manage all their Pokémon across mobile devices and the Switch via an app. (CNET)
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Glu Mobile announced that its new title, “Disney Sorcerer’s Arena,” is available for pre-registration. The game will feature classic Disney and Pixar characters in arena-style battle. (VentureBeat)
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Rovio soft-launched “Angry Birds Tennis” in the U.S. and Mexico. The free-to-play title features different game modes and new characters in player-versus-player competition. (PocketGamer.biz)
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Google announced five new games for its Stadia streaming service. The new games are “Panzer Dragoon: Remake,” “Serious Sam Collection,” “Lost Words: Beyond the Page,” “Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks),” and “Spitlings.” (Engadget)
Business News
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Atari acquired Wonder, a mobile gaming and entertainment platform for Android devices. The acquisition will help Atari use WonderOS to bring cross-platform functionality to Atari game consoles. (VentureBeat)
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Double Loop Games, founded by former Kongregate CEO Emily Greer and former WB Games executive Shelby Moledina, raised $2.5 million in funding. The studio aims to create games for a more casual audience. (GameDaily.biz)
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Gillette and Twitch formed the Gillette Gaming Alliance, a team of five streamers. The alliance brings together content creators on Twitch with Gillette’s brand to bring new content to fans. (VentureBeat)
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Nerd Street Gamers is building the largest public esports arena on the West Coast. The 26,000 square foot arena is set to be built in Los Angeles. (The LA Times)
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IronSource launched a new game studio called Supersonic Games. The studio plans to publish and develop new ad-based games. (VentureBeat)