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Valve's new Counter-Strike experiment pays back modders
As Valve continues to experiment with user-generated content on its Steam platform, the company this month launched a new series of limited-time DLC updates for its popular Counter Strike franchise.
May 1, 2013
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Video: Hideo Kojima shows off Metal Gear Solid V's FOX Engine at GDC
Kojima Productions uses Metal Gear Solid V to demonstrate its photorealistic FOX Engine at GDC 2013, showing techniques that make the source material and in-game assets almost indistinguishable.
May 1, 2013
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Here's what makes Ludum Dare so special
Sometimes the hardest part about developing a game is actually getting started. The Ludum Dare online game jam had its biggest turnout over the weekend, and moved hundreds to turn their ideas into reality.
May 1, 2013
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Gearbox, Sega sued over alleged Aliens discrepancies
A lawsuit filed this week claims that Sega and Gearbox knowingly lied to consumers by releasing show demos for space shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines that were unrepresentative of the final product.
May 1, 2013
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'Democracy is a killer, sometimes, in making games'
Richard Tsao, Ubisoft Chengdu's managing director, talks about the unique challenges (and advantages) of game development in the Chinese mainland.
May 1, 2013
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Russia still leads in online piracy, says new Special 301 Report
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2013 Special 301 Report, highlighting non-US markets which fail to enforce US copyright.
May 1, 2013
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Get a job: Activision is looking for a Tools Programmer
Activison is currently seeking someone with a solid tools programming background, looking to join a successful, highly-motivated development team as a Tools Programmer.
May 1, 2013
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Starbound pre-orders total $1M in three weeks
Team Chucklefish, the team behind upcoming sandbox-styled space game Starbound, has taken $1 million in pre-orders since it launched the payment options just under three weeks ago.
April 30, 2013
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Watch how Oculus Rift can put your virtual self in a game
Independent developer Kelly Weaver has combined the technology of the Oculus Rift virtual reality visor with a pair of Razer Hydra motion controllers, to create a full body awareness demo.
April 30, 2013
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Players are tired of the same old, says Nintendo's Iwata
It isn't just cheap, accessible mobile games that are making it difficult to sell $60 console titles, believes Nintendo president Satoru Iwata -- it's the overly saturated market too.
April 30, 2013
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Nintendo's not ready for the cloud (or the cloud isn't ready for Nintendo)
"I do not think that acquiring a cloud gaming company will in any way improve our performance." - Nintendo president Satoru Iwata doesn't believe that cloud gaming is worth investing in at this point in time.
April 30, 2013
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Using memorable, iconic sounds in video games
The jingling of coins in a Super Mario Bros. game, or the "waka waka" of Pac-Man -- our ears recognize these instantly. But as audio leans toward realism, have we forgotten the importance of iconic sounds in games?
April 30, 2013