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Xbox One will support your eight-player game designs
Xbox One will support your eight-player game designs
As revealed in its official console documentation today, Microsoft intends to up the ante on local multiplayer by facilitating up to eight concurrent wireless controller inputs on the Xbox One.
Sept. 3, 2013
Square Enix offers free trial extension for FF14 server woes
Square Enix offers free trial extension for FF14 server woes
"Moving forward, we will continue monitoring the servers to ensure that quality service and support are provided in a timely manner," Square Enix said in a statement outlining the seven-day extension.
Sept. 3, 2013
'I don't want to sit in a studio full of blokes'
'I don't want to sit in a studio full of blokes'
To engage a diverse audience, you need a diverse studio, says Lionhead creative director Gary Carr, who predicts the industry will see a dramatic shift in workplace makeup within the decade.
Sept. 3, 2013
Amid PS4 virtual reality rumors, Oculus is ready for some competition
Amid PS4 virtual reality rumors, Oculus is ready for some competition
"The more players that there are in this industry, the easier that it will be to make virtual reality content," says Oculus VR co-founder Palmer Luckey, amid rumors that Sony is developing its own VR headset.
Sept. 3, 2013
HTML5 games on Xbox One? Microsoft eyes cross-platform development
HTML5 games on Xbox One? Microsoft eyes cross-platform development
With other massive platforms already around, including iOS and Android, how does Microsoft plan to convince developers to jump on board with its mobile push?
Sept. 3, 2013
Microsoft acquires Nokia's mobile business for $7.2 billion
Microsoft acquires Nokia's mobile business for $7.2 billion
As Microsoft looks to bolster its mobile offerings, the company today announced that it has purchased substantially all of Nokia's Devices and Services business for around $7.2 billion.
Sept. 3, 2013
EA's latest mobile Madden hit by free-to-play backlash
EA's latest mobile Madden hit by free-to-play backlash
Electronic Arts has caused a bit of a ruckus with microtransactions in the latest Madden NFL mobile release.
Sept. 3, 2013
Bethesda: It's too late for third-party support on Wii U
Bethesda: It's too late for third-party support on Wii U
"The time for convincing publishers and developers to support Wii U has long past. The box is out." - Bethesda's Pete Hines says that it's too late for Nintendo to gather third-party support for its Wii U console.
Sept. 3, 2013
Designing the bleak genius of Papers, Please
Designing the bleak genius of Papers, Please
Papers, Please designer Lucas Pope talks designing the brilliant passport control simulation game that manages to be engaging, darkly funny, touching and bleakly sick-making in turns.
Sept. 3, 2013
A week later, _ Final Fantasy_ MMO is still having problems
A week later, _ Final Fantasy_ MMO is still having problems
When Square Enix relaunched its Final Fantasy XIV MMO last week, it was forced to halt sales as its servers simply could not withstand the vast number of players attempting to log in simultaneously.
Sept. 2, 2013
Don't expect Microsoft's IllumiRoom any time soon
Don't expect Microsoft's IllumiRoom any time soon
"We looked at it, but for an average customer it's, like, thousands of dollars [for the set up]." - Microsoft's Albert Penello delivers the news that the IllumiRoom technology is unlikely to be released to the public.
Sept. 2, 2013
Windows Phone annual development fee permanently reduced
Windows Phone annual development fee permanently reduced
Microsoft has significantly lowered the annual fee for its Windows Phone development subscription, following what appears to have been a successful summer promotion for the service.
Sept. 2, 2013