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Twitch signs on to stream the eLeague, TBS' televised eSports venture
TBS and media firm WME | IMG will start broadcasting eSports on cable television next week, and Twitch has signed a multi-year deal to stream coverage  of the venture on its platform.
May 20, 2016
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Videos of Nintendo-backed Minecraft Mario DLC trigger copyright crackdown -- from Nintendo
This week Nintendo launched a free Mario-themed DLC pack for Minecraft on Wii U, and now YouTubers are complaining that videos of that DLC are being flagged for copyright violation -- by Nintendo.
May 20, 2016
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How Samorost 3's stunning soundtrack came together
Music and sound has always been central to Amanita Design's games. Get a great window into the process of creating the soundscape for the studio's latest, Samorost 3.
May 20, 2016
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Developers weigh in on working with Google's Daydream VR platform
Google announced ten development partners while showing off its new Daydream VR platform, we checked in with a few to get their thoughts on developing for Google's new product.
May 19, 2016
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Get a job: Be a Cinematic Artist at Telltale Games 2
Minecraft: Story Mode developer Telltale Games seeks a Cinematic Artist to work on games alongside the rest of the team at the company's San Rafael, CA headquarters.
May 19, 2016
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5 tips on making great DLC from Dying Light: The Following devs
The developers of the well-received expansion Dying Light: The Following share advice and lessons on the many different aspects of making great DLC.
May 19, 2016
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GDC Europe: See how Obsidian designed and developed Pillars of Eternity
At GDC Europe, Obsidian's Josh Sawyer willl speak frankly about the technical/creative challenges of developing crowdfunded PC RPG Pillars of Eternity to be a "retro classic" with contemporary design.
May 19, 2016
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Google's new VR headset gets Unreal Engine 4 support
Google’s new Daydream virtual reality platform is getting the support of one of the biggest game engines on the market.
May 19, 2016
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How Uncharted 4 was made accessible to more players
"I think video games, for a lot of people, are often about being able to do things that you wouldn't normally be able to do... when you find that there are some people who can't enjoy those things, it's kind of crushing."
May 19, 2016
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Epic doles out $75,000 in Unreal Dev Grants
Epic Games has awarded another $75,000 in unreal dev grants, offering financial support to developers Daedalic Entertainment and Right Nice Games.
May 19, 2016
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Kojima on adapting to players and the problem with perfectionism
"Players have a lot of choices. As a developer, you have to adapt to your customers' lifestyles. Maybe that means mobile, or endless multiplayer. You can't dictate."
May 19, 2016
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Kojima Productions' first game to use third-party engine
Hideo Kojima has revealed that Kojima Productions' first project will be built using a third-party engine, explaining his recent, widely-tweeted, world tour has been something of a shopping trip.
May 19, 2016