A dating app for video games tackles one of the industry's big issues

A dating app for video games tackles one of the industry's big issues 2 hours ago Share Save Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat Share Save Ludocene Ludocene is based on recommendations from a panel of experts "Too many video games, too little time," has never been more true. Almost 19,000 titles went live on PC games store Steam in 2024 - about 360 a week. There are positive ways to look at this. Tools are more accessible and easier to use, barriers to entry are lower, self-publishing is easier and ideas are never short in supply. But for developers "discoverability" – getting your new release noticed - has never been more challenging in a landscape dominated by blockbusters and online games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty. It's also harder for potential customers to find them, with recommendations often dictated by search engine and store algorithms. But Ludocene - described as a "dating app for video games" hopes to change that. Games journalist Andy Robertson, the man behind the proje ... Read full article.