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Games London initiative to make the city 'the games capital of the world'
Games London initiative to make the city 'the games capital of the world'
London's video game industry is about to receive a £1.2 million boost following the launch of Games London, a new program designed to make the city "the games capital of the world."
Jan. 19, 2016
Crytek aims to open 'VR First' dev labs in schools around the world
Crytek aims to open 'VR First' dev labs in schools around the world
Crytek is making a show of providing students with VR hardware & software -- including its own CryEngine tech -- in partnership with academic institutions via its new VR First initiative.
Jan. 19, 2016
Oculus sets up new research shop near Carnegie Mellon
Oculus sets up new research shop near Carnegie Mellon
Some notable news for VR developers this week, especially those based in Pennsylvania, as Oculus has confirmed to GamesBeat that it's opening a new research office in Pittsburgh.
Jan. 19, 2016
Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft has bought MinecraftEdu from indie educational studio TeacherGaming as it moves to develop Minecraft: Education Edition in collaboration with educators.
Jan. 19, 2016
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Total Recall Technologies contracted Luckey -- before his successful Oculus Rift Kickstater -- to develop a headset. A judge said part of its suit against him can move forward.
Jan. 19, 2016
IGDA board of directors election for 2016 is on now
IGDA board of directors election for 2016 is on now
Member of the IGDA? You can review the nominees for the board of directors election -- two slots are waiting to be filled. Votes are due by February 29.
Jan. 19, 2016
Attend GDC for Epic insight into the psychology of player engagement
Attend GDC for Epic insight into the psychology of player engagement
Epic Games' director of user experience explains how neuroscience can influence game design in one of the many great Design talks happening at GDC 2016.
Jan. 15, 2016
Get a job: Remedy is hiring a Lead Designer
Get a job: Remedy is hiring a Lead Designer
The studio working on Quantum Break is looking to bring on an experienced game designer to work in a lead role on its projects at its headquarters in Finland.
Jan. 15, 2016
Mixing mind control and stealth in Tidal Affair: Before the Storm
Mixing mind control and stealth in Tidal Affair: Before the Storm
Vancouver studio Overcurfew discuss how they designed and balanced a stealth game in which the hero can manipulate enemies with her mind.
Jan. 15, 2016
Square Enix celebrates Bowie's life with free copies of Omikron
Square Enix celebrates Bowie's life with free copies of Omikron
Square Enix is giving away free copies of Omikron: The Nomad Soul to commemorate the tragic passing of Ziggy Stardust himself, David Bowie - who makes two cameos in the game.
Jan. 15, 2016
Altara Games hands out £1.5 million in loans to spark UK game development
Altara Games hands out £1.5 million in loans to spark UK game development
UK games industry financing group, Altara Games has made £1.5 million available to its clients since opening its doors just six months ago.
Jan. 15, 2016
Vivendi nets a cool $1.5B selling its last Activision Blizzard stock
Vivendi nets a cool $1.5B selling its last Activision Blizzard stock
Onetime parent Vivendi has earned $1.1 billion (plus a $400 million deposit return) from the sale of its remaining Activision Blizzard stock, roughly 5.7 percent of the company, to an unnamed buyer.
Jan. 15, 2016