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Ukie publishes funding and tax relief guide for UK game devs
Ukie publishes funding and tax relief guide for UK game devs
The UK trade body has released an online guide that aims to help UK-based developers foster a better understanding of game financing, tax relief opportunities, and more.
Jan. 8, 2018
Star Citizen devs file motion to dismiss Crytek lawsuit
Star Citizen devs file motion to dismiss Crytek lawsuit
The developers of Star Citizen have filed a motion to dismiss Crytek’s original suit, claiming the breach of contract allegations “sacrifices legal sufficiency for loud publicity.”
Jan. 8, 2018
Glu Mobile sells Moscow dev studio and game rights for $4.5M
Glu Mobile sells Moscow dev studio and game rights for $4.5M
Saber Interactive has picked up the Moscow-based game development studio while my.com also nabbed rights to four of the studio’s games during the sale.
Jan. 8, 2018
Nintendo Switch surpasses Wii U lifetime sales in Japan
Nintendo Switch surpasses Wii U lifetime sales in Japan
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Wii U's lifetime sales total in Japan, despite only having being on shelves for 10 months.
Jan. 8, 2018
IGDA Survey: Game companies must do more to foster diversity
IGDA Survey: Game companies must do more to foster diversity
A new report from the IDGA shows that when it comes to making the games industry a more diverse space, there's still plenty of work to do.
Jan. 8, 2018
Rebellion has purchased troubled SkySaga developer Radiant Worlds
Rebellion has purchased troubled SkySaga developer Radiant Worlds
The UK outfit will be rebranded as Rebellion Warwick, and will join Rebellion Liverpool as a sister studio to the company's Oxford headquarters.
Jan. 8, 2018
Higher-res HTC Vive Pro, wireless adaptor announced
Higher-res HTC Vive Pro, wireless adaptor announced
The high-end virtual reality platform HTC Vive is getting an upgrade with the higher-resolution, revamped HTC Vive Pro.
Jan. 8, 2018
Fortnite takes performance hit from 'Meltdown,' says Epic
Fortnite takes performance hit from 'Meltdown,' says Epic
We're seeing the first signs of "Meltdown's" impact on game developers and their games.
Jan. 8, 2018
With ~3M units sold last month, PS4 surpasses 73M sales worldwide
With ~3M units sold last month, PS4 surpasses 73M sales worldwide
Devs may appreciate that sizable install base for the console, which also celebrated its fourth birthday during the 2017 holiday season.
Jan. 8, 2018
At GDC 2018 get expert advice on making successful games with licensed IP
At GDC 2018 get expert advice on making successful games with licensed IP
At GDC 2018 N3twork's Eric Seufert aims to give you a framework for assessing an IP license for a mobile F2P game in terms of its user acquisition value, using examples from his own experience.
Jan. 8, 2018
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring Game Code Engineers
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring Game Code Engineers
Infinity Ward is looking for two Engineers with strong C++ And math skills to join its Game Code Engineering team.
Jan. 8, 2018
Video: Shenmue director Yu Suzuki's classic GDC 2000 interview
Video: Shenmue director Yu Suzuki's classic GDC 2000 interview
In this classic video, Shenmue director and designer Yu Suzuki appears onstage at GDC 2000 to talk frankly (with the help of an interpreter) about his unique approach to game design.
Jan. 8, 2018