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GameStop CEO laments 'disappointing' holiday period as sales tumble
GameStop has posted its sales results for the nine-week holiday period ending December 31, 2016, and they don't make for particularly good reading.
Jan. 13, 2017
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Rocket League player count surpasses 25 million
Psyonix's frantic vehicular soccer sim, Rocket League, now has over 25 million players.
Jan. 13, 2017
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Report: Nintendo takes a pass on Switch supporting Miiverse/StreetPass
Nintendo has reportedly told GamesBeat that its upcoming Switch console isn't expected to tap into the company's long-established StreetPass or Miiverse social networking systems.
Jan. 13, 2017
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Therapy by game development
How I dug myself out of a depression by making a game.
Jan. 13, 2017
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Learn about applying Indigenous experiences to game design today at 2PM EST
There's more than one way to make game systems, and today at 2PM EST, we're talking to two developers who will be presenting at GDC 2017's Indigenous Games lightning talks panel about their work.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Using San Francisco as the framework for Watch Dogs 2
Watch Dogs 2, which takes place in the laid back Bay Area that's an actual locus of technological innovation and hacker culture, is focused on issues roiling the tech industry, like doxxing and data mining.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Nintendo Switch goes region-free
On Thursday night Nintendo confirmed details of its upcoming Switch home console, including the fact that “in general,” Switch software will be region-free.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Nintendo Switch official launch price, release date announced
On Thursday night, Nintendo offered a more detailed rundown of its upcoming Nintendo Switch console.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Uncharted 4, Far Cry Primal among U.S. Writer's Guild award noms
The Writer's Guild of America has announced finalists for the organization's 2017 game writing award, and they run the gamut from Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4 to Night School Studio's Mr. Robot game.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Design oversights and accidental racism in You're in the Movies
Recounting the tale of "the worst moment" in his career, You're in the Movies lead designer Andy Trowers has shed some light on how accidentally created a racist video game.
Jan. 12, 2017
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Obituary: Animated Luigi voice actor and SNL alum Tony Rosato
Tony Rosato, who some of you might remember as the voice of Luigi in the Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World animated series, has passed away at the age of 62
Jan. 12, 2017
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Sony shutters Guerrilla Games Cambridge
Sony has confirmed it plans to shut down Guerrilla Games Cambridge, the studio behind PlayStation VR launch title RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, and layoff all employees.
Jan. 12, 2017