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GDC Europe adds Tomb Raider, Schneider-Johne, Sproing talks
GDC Europe 2013 has added a talk from German biz veteran Boris Schneider-Johne (Monkey Island translator, Power Play editor), as well as on Tomb Raider's camera and on C++ compile times.
June 11, 2013
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Video: Three talks exploring creativity in game design
The Stanley Parable's Davey Wreden, Spelunky XBLA's Andy Hull, and Loot Drop designer James Lantz offer unique lessons to expand creative game design.
June 11, 2013
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Microsoft reveals Xbox 360 transition strategy, console redesign
Kicking off the festivities of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft kicked off its morning press conference with a look at its Xbox 360 transition strategy.
June 10, 2013
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PlayStation 4 hardware unveiled, priced at $399
Just moments ago, Sony unveiled the official model for its PlayStation 4. It bears a not unsurprising resemblance to its direct rival, the Xbox One, but smaller and, dare we say, cuter.
June 10, 2013
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Microsoft: We haven't forgotten about indies, honest
As promised, Microsoft spent the bulk of its E3 presser this morning in Los Angeles to detail games which could be expected on the Xbox One. We saw a few overtures toward indies... but not much.
June 10, 2013
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EA doubles down on sequels and spinoffs, teases Mirror's Edge 2
Electronic Arts kicked off its E3 press conference this afternoon, previewing 11 titles intended for next-generation platforms.
June 10, 2013
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Sony: No restrictions on preowned PlayStation 4 games
Sony has confirmed in its E3 press conference that there will be no restrictions on preowned games for the PlayStation 4, and no online authentication for single-player games.
June 10, 2013
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Microsoft: Xbox One will have Twitch streaming integration
In the midst of its E3 press conference this morning, Marc Whitten came onstage to walk audiences through Xbox One's overhauled, SmartGlass-integrated Xbox Live, including support for Twitch streaming.
June 10, 2013
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Xbox One releasing this November, $499 price point
As announced just moments ago at the Microsoft E3 press briefing in Los Angeles, Microsoft has confirmed its Xbox One, would be releasing "worldwide" to store in November of 2013.
June 10, 2013
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Where they stand: Xbox One and PS4 launch prices
UPDATE Gamasutra contributor Matt Matthews looks at a few figures and analyst forecasts to see how the Xbox One's $499 and PlayStation 4's $399 launch prices fare against consoles past.
June 10, 2013
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Get a job: Wizard101 dev KingsIsle looking for concept artists
"KingsIsle Entertainment is currently looking for Concept Artists at mid and senior levels of experience to work on an exciting new family-focused AAA MMO video game."
June 10, 2013
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State of Decay sells 250K copies on XBLA in two days
State of Decay, an open-world zombie survival game released last week on Xbox Live Arcade, sold more than quarter of a million copies in its first two days on sale.
June 10, 2013