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Get a job: Bungie is hiring performance testers
"As a Performance SDET at Bungie, your responsibilities will include understanding that workflow and defining performance requirements and metrics for the game."
June 13, 2013
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Miyamoto, Bleszinski weigh in on used games
As 2013's E3 draws to a close, two of the biggest names in development, Shigeru Miyamoto and Cliff Bleszinski, share their thoughts on what used games mean for the industry.
June 13, 2013
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Duke Nukem deal goes sour, as 3D Realms sues Gearbox
3D Realms is suing Gearbox Software for over $2 million in alleged royalties related to sales of the Duke Nukem franchise.
June 13, 2013
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World of Tanks teaches Xbox 360 a thing or two about online biz models
World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Editition was quite a surprise at Microsoft's E3 press briefing, mainly because World of Tanks is the antithesis of traditional console video games.
June 13, 2013
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With Wii U flagging, Nintendo looks to shore up digital offerings
In a new E3-adjacent analyst briefing held for investors this morning, Nintendo outlined its five-point strategy for improving performance, with emphasis on digital sales and the 3DS.
June 12, 2013
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Disney Infinity's creators find joy in making playful games
Avalanche Software CEO John Blackburn doesn't regret backing off from violent games to do something family focused, like the upcoming Disney Infinity. "We want to make games we can play with our kids."
June 12, 2013
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Candy Crush Saga's King abandons in-app advertising
Candy Crush Saga studio King this week removed all in-app advertising from its mobile games as it looks to provide users with "an uninterrupted entertainment experience."
June 12, 2013
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Vlambeer, Frogmind honored at Apple Design Awards
Apple featured numerous iOS games as part of its Design Awards earlier this week, including titles from Vlambeer, Frogmind and Atypical Games that it says raise the bar in terms of innovation.
June 12, 2013
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Google Play's game revenue is picking up speed
While the iOS App Store is still maintaining a strong lead over the Google Play Android store in terms of game revenue, "astonishing growth" in Asian markets is helping Google Play close the gap more rapidly.
June 12, 2013
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Ouya's alleged tussle with the ESA at E3
The Ouya team chose to rent out a parking lot across from the Los Angeles Convention Center for E3, but the ESA has allegedly tried to shut the operation down.
June 12, 2013
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Get a job: Kabam is looking for 3D artists
San Francisco-based mobile developer Kabam is searching for a 3D artist to "collaborate and iterate with a small, passionate in-house team crafting a fantastic new game for mobile and tablet devices."
June 12, 2013
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The $60 price tag is just a starting point for next-gen AAA games
Triple-A titles may remain $60 at retail, but the increased emphasis on DLC and in-game transactions means customers are expected to spend nearly $100 on average per game.
June 12, 2013