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Get a job: Sony Santa Monica is looking for a game designer
Sony Santa Monica is looking for an experienced game designer. "The ideal candidate is a hands-on implementer and builder of systems as well as an accomplished communicator."
June 7, 2013
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Supercell, GungHo target mobile dominance with cross-promotions
At last count, Clash of Clans studio Supercell is raking in $2.4 million daily, while GungHo's Puzzle & Dragons pulls in at least $2.5 million every day for the company.
June 7, 2013
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Interplay acquired THQ's FreeSpace IP for just $7,500
Court documents filed earlier this week show that Interplay acquired the rights to the FreeSpace franchise from THQ and Volition for a mere $7,500 earlier this year.
June 7, 2013
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The D.I.C.E. Summit comes to Europe in September
To accompany the annual D.I.C.E. Summit held in Las Vegas, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences today revealed D.I.C.E. Europe, a two-day event set for September.
June 7, 2013
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Microsoft: Xbox One users must have broadband, check in online
Microsoft has clarified its position regarding the Xbox One's previously-reported 24-hour periodic check in, as well as providing its networking recommendations to make best use out of the cloud-connected console.
June 6, 2013
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Microsoft's official stance on used games for Xbox One
Microsoft has released a statement concerning some of the features of its upcoming Xbox One, addressing issues around preowned games and loans -- and revealing publishers may control that market.
June 6, 2013
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'No one's complaining about not being able to trade iOS games.'
Avalanche Studios CTO Linus Blomberg says the Xbox One's used games policy will ultimately come down to its fee, adding that revenue from used game sales to developers could lower costs.
June 6, 2013
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New Diablo III game director vows to address game's economy problems
Blizzard's Josh Mosqueira will be stepping up as the new game director for Diablo III, announcing intentions to reduce the centrality of the game's Auction House.
June 6, 2013
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Massive Chalice will have same-sex relationships, thanks to donors
Massive Chalice project lead Brad Muir says the team hadn't considered same sex relationships before taking to Kickstarter, and a publisher would likely have vetoed the idea if they had.
June 6, 2013
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Get a job: Wargaming is looking for a QA Analyst
Wargaming.net seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst for "planning and conducting testing of game infrastructure services featuring high-load, high-complexity architecture."
June 6, 2013
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The Last of Us reviewed: What devs can learn from critics
The reviews are out for Naughty Dog's latest PlayStation 3 game The Last of Us. Let's see if we can draw some practical takeaways from critics' comments.
June 6, 2013
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Amazon launches dedicated indie games storefront
Online retail giant Amazon has launched an "Indie Games Store" on its website, with the aim to highlight indie games and help indie devs reach more consumers.
June 6, 2013