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In-game purchases come to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
In-game purchases come to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Valve has rolled a user-to-user marketplace feature for CS:GO, including the purchase and sale of weapons, decorations and a promise for upcoming workshop integration.
Aug. 14, 2013
Two more college sports organizations end licensing with EA
Two more college sports organizations end licensing with EA
UPDATED In the midst of multiple lawsuits, two college sports conferences -- SEC and Big Ten -- have announced they are joining the NCAA in discontinuing their licensing agreement with EA Sports.
Aug. 14, 2013
EA's Origin at forefront of charity Humble Bundle
EA's Origin at forefront of charity Humble Bundle
Electronic Arts has rolled out a Humble Bundle offering up to eight games to benefit charity, and to perhaps add a few new Origin registrations.
Aug. 14, 2013
Microsoft snaps up former Steam chief to shore up games on Windows
Microsoft snaps up former Steam chief to shore up games on Windows
Valve alumnus Jason Holtman, an instrumental force behind Steam for eight years, has confirmed he has taken on a new position with Microsoft intending to revitalize its Windows games business.
Aug. 14, 2013
Get a job: Want to bring Japanese games West? XSeed is hiring a localization manager
Get a job: Want to bring Japanese games West? XSeed is hiring a localization manager
XSeed is searching for an experienced localization manager to join its Torrance, CA-based studio. Japanese proficiency is preferred, but not required.
Aug. 14, 2013
Microsoft pushes back Xbox One launch date in eight countries
Microsoft pushes back Xbox One launch date in eight countries
Xbox One's release date has been pushed back to an unspecified date in 2014 in eight of its 21 initial markets, says Microsoft. Pre-orders in affected countries will qualify for a free game.
Aug. 14, 2013
Video: How Riot Games dodged the pitfalls of rapid staff growth
Video: How Riot Games dodged the pitfalls of rapid staff growth
Riot Games senior producer Travis George takes a moment to discuss how the League of Legends team managed rapid growth while still maintaining a strong and productive company culture.
Aug. 14, 2013
Day[9], Game of Thrones, NBC Universal talks added to GDC Next
Day[9], Game of Thrones, NBC Universal talks added to GDC Next
New talks for LA's GDC Next this November include Disruptor Beam on Game of Thrones Ascent and Starcraft II eSports commentator Day[9] on designing observer friendly games.
Aug. 14, 2013
Galactic Reign goes offline, while studio status remains unclear
Galactic Reign goes offline, while studio status remains unclear
While Slant Six's Galactic Reign is slated to be removed from the Windows Store by August 15th, questions remain over whether the studio is still standing.
Aug. 13, 2013
Western RPG with Japanese flavor headed for big Kickstarter success
Western RPG with Japanese flavor headed for big Kickstarter success
"Project Phoenix" bills itself as Kickstarter's first Japan-based games project and comes stocked with international industry talent. And it's already demolished its original funding target.
Aug. 13, 2013
Kickstarter: 'Stretch goals muddy the waters'
Kickstarter: 'Stretch goals muddy the waters'
"We've seen stretch goals leave some projects overwhelmed, over-budget, and behind schedule," says Kickstarter, encouraging devs to consider other ways to propel a project past its funding target.
Aug. 13, 2013
Riot rolls out League of Legends American Express cards
Riot rolls out League of Legends American Express cards
Seeing a potential crossover between its credit services and the big spenders for Riot's League of Legends, American Express is rolling out themed debit cards -- with Riot Point incentives.
Aug. 12, 2013