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An argument for games in education without 'gamification'
An argument for games in education without 'gamification'
Game industry veteran Michael John has published an editorial on TechCrunch reminding us that applying game mechanics to real-world education systems may undercut the natural satisfaction of learning.
Oct. 6, 2014
Oculus' Carmack, Abrash, Luckey, and Binstock debate the future of VR
Oculus' Carmack, Abrash, Luckey, and Binstock debate the future of VR
Oculus' biggest visionaries recently gathered to discuss -- and debate, since they don't always agree -- the future of the technology. Here's the record of their discussion.
Oct. 6, 2014
Four Indicted for Hacking Xbox, Call of Duty and the US Army
Four Indicted for Hacking Xbox, Call of Duty and the US Army
Members of an international hacking ring are accused of stealing more than $100 million in intellectual property.
Oct. 3, 2014
DirectX 12: Shipping with Windows 10, supported by Unreal Engine 4
DirectX 12: Shipping with Windows 10, supported by Unreal Engine 4
Microsoft has said that DirectX 12 will ship alongside Windows 10, and that the Unreal Engine 4 will support DX12.
Oct. 3, 2014
SingStar studio is trying to work out how to make VR games social
SingStar studio is trying to work out how to make VR games social
It's no surprise that SCE London Studio, the team behind social games like SingStar and EyeToy, is exploring how to make virtual reality games more social.
Oct. 3, 2014
Disney yanks Tiny Death Star from app stores without telling devs
Disney yanks Tiny Death Star from app stores without telling devs
The game was still "a significant source of revenue for us" says developer Ian Marsh, whose studio NimbleBit created the game.
Oct. 3, 2014
Watch John Carmack's off-the-cuff Oculus Connect keynote now
Watch John Carmack's off-the-cuff Oculus Connect keynote now
The VR company has posted videos from its Oculus Connect event in Los Angeles on its YouTube channel -- including its famous CTO's musings and trials with mobile VR.
Oct. 3, 2014
Popular YouTuber PewDiePie is looking to strike out on his own
Popular YouTuber PewDiePie is looking to strike out on his own
Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg operates the most popular user-run YouTube channel, and he's looking to strike out on his own rather than work within a network system he says is rife with mismanagement.
Oct. 3, 2014
Indie devs: Make noise, get noticed, says Velocity 2X dev
Indie devs: Make noise, get noticed, says Velocity 2X dev
"Unless you come out and say something controversial people don’t notice you." - James Marsden, head of Velocity 2X developer FuturLab
Oct. 3, 2014
GameMaker: Player storefront app coming later this month
GameMaker: Player storefront app coming later this month
Developers who use the GameMaker engine will be able to submit and sell their games via a dedicated application on Windows, Mac, and Linux -- with a beta launch coming later this month.
Oct. 3, 2014
Microsoft comments on poor Xbox One sales in Japan
Microsoft comments on poor Xbox One sales in Japan
The Xbox One hasn't been selling all that well in Japan, and Microsoft isn't exactly happy about it -- although the game says it is looking at the long-term.
Oct. 2, 2014
Ubisoft takes aim at emerging markets with new office in Russia
Ubisoft takes aim at emerging markets with new office in Russia
Ubisoft has opened a new office in Moscow, Russia, as the company looks to provide better community management and support to its Russian customers.
Oct. 2, 2014