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Facebook signs eSports streaming agreement for CS: GO Pro League and ESL One
Facebook signs eSports streaming agreement for CS: GO Pro League and ESL One
The social media site replaces YouTube as the sole stream provider for the two upcoming competitions.
Jan. 19, 2018
Chinese mobile game market sees consumer spending rise by 250% since 2015
Chinese mobile game market sees consumer spending rise by 250% since 2015
The value of the Chinese mobile game market has grown by 250 percent since 2015, with consumers in the region dropping around $11 billion on mobile titles during 2017.
Jan. 19, 2018
Stardew Valley was the most-downloaded Switch title in 2017
Stardew Valley was the most-downloaded Switch title in 2017
It's no secret that indie games are thriving on the Switch, and it looks like Stardew Valley was the pick of the bunch last year.
Jan. 19, 2018
Get a job: Visual Concepts is hiring a Sr. Graphics Software Engineer 2
Get a job: Visual Concepts is hiring a Sr. Graphics Software Engineer 2
Visual Concepts is looking for an experienced engineer to push the boundaries of graphics in its games by analyzing and optimizing existing algorithms as well as architecting new graphics features.
Jan. 19, 2018
At GDC 2018, get tips on creating lovable characters from a Moss dev
At GDC 2018, get tips on creating lovable characters from a Moss dev
At GDC 2018 Moss maker Polyarc's own Brendan Walker will dig into the nuts and bolts of crafting believable and engaging VR characters and environments in your game.
Jan. 19, 2018
How To Make Booth Art As An Indie!
How To Make Booth Art As An Indie!
From concept to realization, here's the booth art we produced for our upcoming indie game Lake Ridden, which was displayed at EGX in Birmingham, in front of 80 000 visitors.
Jan. 19, 2018
So You Want To Compete With Steam
So You Want To Compete With Steam
I get lot of pitches for "Steam competitors". 99% are doomed to failure, the majority before they even start.
Jan. 19, 2018
Visions of a QA degree in Video Games
Visions of a QA degree in Video Games
In Academia there hasn't been a push to create the next generation of talented QA'ers in the same way as we see dedicated Design, Art, Programming, Audio and Production courses. This post explores and invites comment on what such a course may look like.
Jan. 19, 2018
Video: Producers should be making more to-do lists
Video: Producers should be making more to-do lists
In this 2015 GDC Session, Oculus' Bernard Yee offers advice for producers who manage a team and project's to-do list, why they are important and how to be effective on a daily basis.
Jan. 18, 2018
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg to step down in March
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg to step down in March
Eric Hirshberg is stepping down from his position as CEO of Activision after nearly 8 years with the company. Though his departure was announced today, he will remain with the company until March.
Jan. 18, 2018
Nintendo hardware sold a combined 2.6M units in December alone
Nintendo hardware sold a combined 2.6M units in December alone
While the Switch added another 1.5 million to its lifetime sold, Nintendo says December 2017 marked the best sales month for the Nintendo 3DS since 2014.
Jan. 18, 2018
Inside the Harebrained task of reviving Battletech
Inside the Harebrained task of reviving Battletech
Battletech game director Mike McCain of Harebrained Schemes sits down to discuss the digital revival of Battletech and its broader implications for strategy game design.
Jan. 18, 2018