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CMA investigates cloud gaming, mobile browsers

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published in June 2022. The CMA consulted on launching a market investigation alongside its Mobile Ecosystem Market Study report, which found that Apple and Google have an effective duopoly […]

November 22, 2022By Colin Mann

BMW partners with AirConsole

AirConsole and the BMW Group have announced a partnership which will bring casual gaming into new BMW vehicles, starting next year. The AirConsole gaming platform, which offers a diverse catalogue of games, will be usable via the BMW Curved Display. The games are run directly inside the vehicle entertainment system and the AirConsole technology enables […]

October 12, 2022

Antstream Arcade partners with Neo Legend

Cloud gaming specialist Antstream Arcade has partnered with Neo Legend, the Paris-based arcade streaming cabinet manufacturer. Combining iconic content with cloud gaming technology, these new machines will allow players to access a library of over 1,500 playable games. Neo Legend is creating four different machine models in partnership with Antstream Arcade, including Compact, Classic and Vizion […]

October 11, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Google to shut Stadia

Google has announced that it will shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service next year after failing to gain traction in the market. Stadia launched three years ago and allows players to stream games to their TV, laptop or phone without needing a games console. In a press statement, Phil Harrison, Vice President and General […]

October 1, 2022

Research: 35m US homes interested in cloud gaming subscription

Parks Associates estimates more over 35 million US internet households are interested in subscribing to a cloud gaming service, with demand growing to nearly 39 million households by 2024. “A variety of players are testing the cloud gaming market, as it has tremendous opportunities for recurring revenues and service expansion, provided companies can deliver a […]

September 28, 2022

Report: Cloud gaming on track for mainstream adoption

Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has released research findings that give a deeper look into expectations around the metaverse and cloud gaming. The New Gamer Report, conducted by Dynata and commissioned by Amdocs, surveyed US gamers who play at least once per week. It found that gamers are […]

April 13, 2022

Antstream Arcade adds 700,000+ players in 2021

Following a round of external financing led by the Atari Group, alongside integration of their platform into Epic Games Store – Antstream Arcade welcomed over 700,000 new players in 2021, representing a 3200 per cent increase from 2020. The global cloud gaming platform has also released growth metrics surrounding player retention and Epic Games Store […]

February 23, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Indie developers flock to Antstream Arcade

Global cloud gaming service Antstream Arcade has announced its support for the Indie Development community with an array of partnerships which aim to help Indie developers reach its retro gaming audience. The initiative will see new games developed for retro consoles and hardware join the cloud gaming library of more than 1,200 retro games. Games […]

January 11, 2022

Sunrise UPC expands 4K gaming via 5G

Sunrise UPC, the Swiss telcom, has launched its cloud gaming service with 4K resolution via 5G, for iOS (iPhone, iPads) and MacOS devices (MacBooks, iMacs, etc.). Over 100 games are now available via 5G or Wi-Fi on almost all mobile devices and – also new – directly on all Samsung smart TV models. Two new […]

December 6, 2021

Antstream Arcade lands Atari investment

Global cloud gaming provider Antstream Arcade has successfully closed an external financing round of $3.5million (€31.m) led by the Atari Group. This latest funding brings Antstream Arcade’s total investment received to over $20 million. Investors also include Chinese gaming and social giant Tencent and London-based venture firm Hambro Perks. Founded in 2013, Antstream Arcade offers […]

November 25, 2021