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Ouya has a new competitor with subscription-based GamePop
Mobile company BlueStacks is poised to become the latest entrant in the "microconsole" market with the GamePop, which operates under a Netflix-like subscription service.
May 9, 2013
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Get a job: Linden Lab is looking for a Game Designer
"Linden Lab seeks a Game Designer to be responsible for generating detailed concepts covering all aspects of gameplay and using software tools to implement the designs."
May 9, 2013
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TestFlight heads into open beta on Android
TestFlight, the free app for developers to beta test their software with users, is moving into open beta on Android today after 45 days spent in closed beta.
May 9, 2013
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Video: The Legend of Zelda's evolution, from Nintendo's Aonuma
The Legend of Zelda designer-turned-director Eiji Aonuma discusses how the franchise evolved, how A Link to the Past won him over, and how he handles the "Miyamoto Test," in this special GDC Vault video.
May 9, 2013
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Reminder: GDC China 2013 talk submissions due Friday
Friday, May 10 is the deadline for English and Mandarin submissions to present talks at the 2013 Game Developers Conference China, organizers are reminding.
May 9, 2013
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Ouya and GameStick will now release in the very same week
Following a delay to the upcoming Ouya Android-based games console, the hardware will now be released to the public in the very same week as its main competitor, the GameStick.
May 9, 2013
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Ouya games console raises $15M in run-up to launch
Although the upcoming Ouya games console has been delayed by a few weeks, there is some good news: the startup behind the Android-based hardware has raised an extra $15 million in a new round of funding.
May 9, 2013
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Sony's first profit in five years, no thanks to PlayStation
Although Sony recorded a swing to profits during the last fiscal year -- its first profit in five years -- the company's PlayStation business wasn't so healthy, with a significant drop in operating income.
May 9, 2013
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As Vita languishes, why is Sony still gunning for indies?
OPINION With Sony predicting sales of 5 million for the Vita this year, you have to wonder whether the publisher's indie push is working. But Sony has a longer-term plan for indies.
May 9, 2013
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Sony and Microsoft betting heavily on free-to-play for next-gen
Both Sony and Microsoft are looking at taking advantage of free-to-play and in-app purchase models in their upcoming consoles, says Epic Games VP Mark Rein.
May 9, 2013
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Sony isn't planning on taking a major loss for its PS4 launch
Major video game console launches are often tied to financial losses due to major investment, but Sony said its PlayStation 4 will have a smaller negative impact when compared to PS3.
May 9, 2013
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GDC adds Game Developer magazine EIC Miller as Online Community Director
UBM Tech have announced that outgoing Game Developer magazine Editor-in-Chief Patrick Miller will be moving to a new role as Director of Online Community for the GDC and ADC events, effective July 1st.
May 9, 2013