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Get a job: Irrational is hiring UI programmers
BioShock developer Irrational is looking for UI programmers. "This position will require a combination of initiative, leadership, design, coding, and daily problem-solving on multiple target platforms."
June 19, 2013
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Tale of Tales' latest game asks you to make love to your tablet
Tale of Tales' entry into this year's IndieCade showcase at E3, Luxuria Superbia, is a joyful iOS experiment in sensuality. Gamasutra speaks with co-developer Auriea Harvey about the project.
June 19, 2013
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Microsoft pulls big 180 with Xbox One DRM policy reversal
After much pressure, Microsoft has revised its previously-announced DRM, preowned game usage and online check-in policies for Xbox One.
June 19, 2013
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Mii Plaza update adds paid minigames to Nintendo 3DS
Although Nintendo chose to stay out of the fray at E3 last week, the publisher has come out swinging this week with a large-scale update to its 3DS handheld.
June 18, 2013
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Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no doubt help it storm the charts.
June 18, 2013
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Video: How Western mobile games conquered China
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a complete re-write for marketing.
June 18, 2013
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GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations and Heidi McDonald on romance games.
June 18, 2013
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'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-driven games as the real next gen.
June 18, 2013
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Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview.
June 18, 2013
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Safe Sex with Friends wins Games for Change design challenge
Games for Change, in conjunction with SEXECT.org, has announced the $35,000 winner of its sexual awareness game design competition, Safe Sex with Friends.
June 18, 2013
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Get a job: Activision looking for a Tools Technology Director
"Reporting to the VP of Technology, this role's primary objective is to direct the development of significant tools technology across multiple Activision studios and titles."
June 18, 2013
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This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Religion to Candy Box
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Johannes Koeller on topics including representations of religion and aniwey's Candy Box.
June 17, 2013