PC, Google and Game Developers Conference

Here's how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android
Google wants to make it easier to port PC games to Android, so it's announced a bunch of new Android features and tools to help game devs.
Google introduces new developer tools and titles for games on mobile and PC
Google announced new features around PC and mobile gaming today ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), including new titles, control customization, and developer tools for making mobile games available on PC.
Google is bringing a lot more Android games to PCs
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Google is announcing that all mobile Android games will be available by default on Google Play Games on PC unless a developer opts out. The change could significantly boost the number of games on the platform, as previously, developers had to opt in.
Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update
As for games on Android, Google now hopes to build on the success of high-end cross-platform hits like Genshin Impact and Diablo Immortal. These games are crawling with in-app purchases, but they're very pretty and have made a lot of money on Android.
Google introduces Gemma 3, rolls out red carpet for AI developers
Gemma 3 delivers state-of-the-art performance for its size, outperforming Llama-405B, DeepSeek-V3 and o3-mini in preliminary human preference evaluations on LMArena’s leaderboard
Google expands PC game support and introduces new earn-back program
Google is broadening its support for native PC games through a new earn-back program, coinciding with the Game Developers Conference (GDC).
Google is getting serious about gaming on PC and Android
Ahead of GDC, Google is announcing some major Play Games changes, including full library support, PC ports to mobile, and much more
Google calls for weakened copyright and export rules in AI policy proposal
In a new AI policy proposal submitted to the Trump Administration, Google has called for weakened copyright and export rules.
Google joins OpenAI in pushing feds to codify AI training as fair use
Like OpenAI, Google has been accused of piping copyrighted data into its models, but content owners are wising up. Google is fighting several lawsuits, and the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI ...
Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View
Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.
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Google Slams Meta for Backing Utah's App Store Age-Verification Bill
Google says Meta is offloading its responsibility to keep kids safe by backing a Utah bill that puts the onus on app stores ...
Google signals support for app store age verification law with changes
Google is pushing back against other major technology companies’ efforts to put the responsibility of age verification on the ...
CalendarBridge Unveils New Scheduling SDK and API for React Developers
Seamless integration with Google and Outlook calendars makes embedding advanced scheduling and booking features effortless ...