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PlayStation 4 now available in 48 countries, including South Africa
PlayStation 4 now available in 48 countries, including South Africa
The PlayStation 4 is now available to purchase in 48 countries worldwide from today, with launches in regions such as Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, and South Africa.
Dec. 13, 2013
Lighting tech team for Battlefield 4, Eve Online acquired by ARM
Lighting tech team for Battlefield 4, Eve Online acquired by ARM
Computer processing manufacturer ARM today announced that it has acquired lighting technology company Geomerics, best known for creating the lighting you see in games such as Battlefield 4 and Eve Online.
Dec. 13, 2013
Video: Developing apps and games in the 3rd dimension
Video: Developing apps and games in the 3rd dimension
Eddie Lee shares the lessons learned developing for the Leap Motion, PS Move, and other 3D input devices for apps and games in this free talk from the first App Developers Conference.
Dec. 13, 2013
Video: connecting emotionally in PlayStation's Doki-Doki Universe
Video: connecting emotionally in PlayStation's Doki-Doki Universe
"I think characters actually touching each other, hugging, lifting, slapping, [and] poking is important for emotional impact," Greg Johnson explains in designing for emotional connectivity in Doki-Doki Universe.
Dec. 13, 2013
Valve's SteamOS FAQ, detailing hardware, software, and dev issues
Valve's SteamOS FAQ, detailing hardware, software, and dev issues
Alongside shipments of the first beta Steam Machines to users, Valve has released a FAQ with info on how SteamOS functions for users and developers.
Dec. 13, 2013
Oculus Rift team receives an additional $75M in funding
Oculus Rift team receives an additional $75M in funding
UPDATED Oculus VR, maker of the upcoming Oculus Rift VR headset, has raised a whopping $75 million in a new round of funding, on top of the $16 millilon it already received earlier this year.
Dec. 13, 2013
Indies publishing indies: Redshirt, 1 month after release
Indies publishing indies: Redshirt, 1 month after release
Positech founder Cliff Harris recently made his first splash into video game publishing with Redshirt. In this one month after postmortem, he discusses what it was like being an indie publisher for another indie.
Dec. 13, 2013
France strengthens video game tax credits to combat talent drain
France strengthens video game tax credits to combat talent drain
In the last five years, 50 percent of French developers have drained out of its industry -- and the French government wants to stem that tide by reforming its tax credits.
Dec. 13, 2013
38 Studios auction raises $320,000, fails to sell Amalur franchise
38 Studios auction raises $320,000, fails to sell Amalur franchise
Buyers snap up Big Huge Games, Rise of Legends and Rise of Nations, but the rest of 38 Studios' stuff -- including Project Copernicus -- remains unclaimed.
Dec. 13, 2013
Minecraft hits 13 million sold on PC, 10 million on Xbox 360
Minecraft hits 13 million sold on PC, 10 million on Xbox 360
Mojang's phenomenal game hit a few big sales milestones this morning, and there's a big sale on skins and texture packs for the Xbox 360 version.
Dec. 13, 2013
Big changes coming to Forza economy based on fan feedback
Big changes coming to Forza economy based on fan feedback
Turn 10 rethinks its microtransaction strategy, raising the in-game currency payout rate and reducing the cost of cars in Forza Motorsport 5 to address complaints from the community.
Dec. 13, 2013
Ico creator Ueda on his design ethos and development style
Ico creator Ueda on his design ethos and development style
The elusive director of Shadow of the Colossus explains how the "harmony" of technology, mechanics, and design enables the creation of his landmark games.
Dec. 13, 2013