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Select PSN users stumble upon digital game rental options
Screenshots depicting non-functional 1-day and 7-day rental options for select games on PlayStation Network are circulating online today in the wake of Sony's most recent weekly PlayStation Store update.
March 14, 2014
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This could be the Bluetooth gamepad for Amazon's Android console
A tech blogger claims to have found photographs of a production-grade, Amazon-branded Bluetooth gamepad in official documents published by Brazilian telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel.
March 14, 2014
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Road to the IGF: Tale of Tales' Luxuria Superbia
Tale of Tales spreads sex and joy with its Nuovo Award nominee Luxuria Superbia, and Gamasutra speaks to the creative duo to find out more about the thinking behind it.
March 14, 2014
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The Last Of Us surpasses 6 million copies sold worldwide
Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic PS3 action game, nominated for multiple categories of next week's Game Developers Choice Awards, continues to sell well in the wake of the Left Behind DLC release.
March 14, 2014
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Road to the IGF: Michael Brough's Corrypt
Designer/artist Michael Brough explains the design process of his Sokoban-esque Corrypt and the value he found in building a game about "making a right mess of the world so that a number can go up."
March 14, 2014
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GDC 2014 reveals full lineup of exhibits and interactive spaces
Don't miss some of the highlights of the Game Developers Conference 2014 show floors this year, including a videogame-themed quiz show, the Indie MEGABOOTH Showcase and the alt.ctrl.GDC alternative controller exhibit.
March 13, 2014
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Road to the Student IGF: John Gottschalk on Westerado
While still in school these students convinced Adult Swim Games to host their game, a Legend of Zelda meets Cowboyana Western adventure which emphasizes player agency and "gun-versations."
March 13, 2014
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Amazon AppStream tech now available to all devs
Amazon's AppStream service, a new tech that allows portions of downloadable games to be streamed to players before the game has been fully installed, is now available to all developers.
March 13, 2014
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Dear Esther lead designer Robert Briscoe joins Valve
Dear Esther lead designer Robert Briscoe is leaving the indie developer life behind, confirming a move to Valve.
March 13, 2014
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GDC 2014 talks feature experimental games, Sony tech, #1ReasonToBe
We highlight talks that exemplify the breadth and depth of GDC 2014, from the #1ReasonToBe panel to an experimental gameplay workshop and a presentation from Sony about innovative hardware design.
March 12, 2014
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GDC 2014 launches updated GDC Mobile app
With days to go until the Game Developers Conference opens its doors, the GDC Mobile App has been updated to help attendees get the most out of next week's show.
March 12, 2014
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Road to the Student IGF: Albert Shih on Museum of Simulation Technology
This first-person puzzler that plays with forced perspective made waves at Tokyo Game Show's Sense of Wonder Night in 2013 and then in January with a new tech demo. Now, it's part of the IGF Student Showcase.
March 12, 2014