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Activision expands MLG.tv eSports broadcast network, builds Facebook partnership
Activision announced its full plans for MLG.tv today, including enhanced video stream capabilities, a full-time host, and a partnership with Facebook Live.
May 12, 2016
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PC and mobile driving sales and profits at Square Enix
Strong performances from a range of titles such as Just Cause 3, Dragon Quest X, and Mobius Final Fantasy have added some gloss to Square Enix’s financials.
May 12, 2016
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The Witcher 3 is still making CD Projekt heaps of cash
The Witcher 3 developer, CD Projekt Red, is still reaping the rewards that come from releasing a critically-adored RPG.
May 12, 2016
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Spil Games bolsters game portal business with Mousebreaker purchase
Internet gaming outfit Spil Games has acquired casual games website Mousebreaker for an undisclosed fee, gaining access to the company's 1.5 million players.
May 12, 2016
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Growth slows - but doesn't halt - in the Chinese PC game market
The Chinese market's value has risen to $13.8 billion, but mobile is catching up as growth slows to 11 percent in 2015.
May 12, 2016
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Ubisoft bounds back after successful sales of The Division, Far Cry
The company's profits have exceeded expectations set after the poor performance of Assassin's Creed Syndicate -- thanks to Far Cry Primal and The Division exceeding expectations.
May 12, 2016
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Overwatch beta attracts 9.7 million players - Blizzard's biggest ever
The company invited players to try its new hero-shooter, and try it they did: 9.7 million players leapt into Overwatch across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
May 12, 2016
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Wizard101 studio KingsIsle confirms layoffs
UPDATE: KingsIsle confirms layoffs. Its teen-focused MMO Wizard101 was a breakout hit -- but reports from Twitter suggest that the company is seeing much rockier times today.
May 12, 2016
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Get a job: Demiurge Studios seeks a Game Director 2
Want to become "CEO of the game" for the Sega-owned studio Demiurge? "You lead and inspire a talented development team through all phases of product growth," according to this job ad.
May 12, 2016
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How To Create Game Worlds
What are the key approaches to creating engaging worlds that will help you build better characters and tell a story?
May 12, 2016
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Biofeedback and Gaming: The Future Is Upon Us (Seriously)
Integrating biofeedback into games is finally accessible for developers and players alike. This post highlights the state of biofeedback tech in games as of mid-2016 and presents options for how developers can start exploring it for their own titles.
May 12, 2016
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Localizing your game into Spanish, which Spanish do you choose?
You want to localize your game into Spanish, ok no worries there. However are you aware that you need to choose whether to translate your game into Euro Spanish or Latin American Spanish?
May 12, 2016