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'Less poking, more stroking' - Hunicke's nuanced ideas on VR interactivity
'Less poking, more stroking' - Hunicke's nuanced ideas on VR interactivity
For Robin Hunicke, CEO and designer for San Francisco-based game studio Funomena, paying attention to what your physical body is doing in VR is of the utmost importance.
Nov. 2, 2016
Lessons on VR motion and interactivity from leading VR devs
Lessons on VR motion and interactivity from leading VR devs
A panel of virtual reality developers on notable VR games including Job Simulator, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, and others shared lessons about interactivity and motion in VR at the Virtual Reality Developers Conference.
Nov. 2, 2016
5 Most Expensive Game Localization Mistakes
5 Most Expensive Game Localization Mistakes
Localization doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, but it’s something you can’t afford to ignore in today’s market.
Nov. 2, 2016
Facebook's standalone gaming client is live, Unity support in beta
Facebook's standalone gaming client is live, Unity support in beta
Facebook's freshly revealed Gameroom is a downloadable client that allows users to access a library of Facebook games without the need to load into the website or even open a browser.
Nov. 1, 2016
Report: Nintendo is shutting down Wii U production this week
Report: Nintendo is shutting down Wii U production this week
UPDATE The last Wii U console will reportedly be manufactured Friday, ending the production of the console after just 4 years.
Nov. 1, 2016
Q&A: Why did Riot decide to make a tabletop game?
Q&A: Why did Riot decide to make a tabletop game?
We talk to Chris Cantrell, producer of the tabletop game Mechs vs Minions, about why Riot Games ventured into physical games after their enormous success with League of Legends.
Nov. 1, 2016
Get a job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Senior Gameplay Programmer
Get a job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Senior Gameplay Programmer
Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to combine strong programming and 3D math skills with creativity and a passion for games to create amazing gameplay in Burbank, California.
Nov. 1, 2016
See you tomorrow at the inaugural standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference!
See you tomorrow at the inaugural standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference!
The first-ever standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference starts tomorrow! Passes are sold out, so for those of you attending, show organizers have one message: get ready to have a good time!
Nov. 1, 2016
Google's Daydream View VR headset heading to retail this month
Google's Daydream View VR headset heading to retail this month
Google's wireless Daydream View virtual reality headset, which was officially unveiled at the company's Made By Google event in October, will be heading to retail later this month.
Nov. 1, 2016
Sales and profits down at Sony despite steady PS4 sales
Sales and profits down at Sony despite steady PS4 sales
Sales and profits are down across the board at Sony, with the company's financials for the quarter ended September 30 showing a notable dip.
Nov. 1, 2016
Phil Spencer: Microsoft won't bet big on VR while it's mostly 'demos and experiments'
Phil Spencer: Microsoft won't bet big on VR while it's mostly 'demos and experiments'
"What experiences do you put in people’s hands to have a long term engagement? Most of these things I’m playing now feel like demos and experiments."
Nov. 1, 2016
EA fails to earn a profit in Q2, but losses not as bad as expected
EA fails to earn a profit in Q2, but losses not as bad as expected
The company posted a $38 million loss on $898 million in revenue (GAAP) for the quarter, which is a bit less of a loss than EA had predicted.
Nov. 1, 2016