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Video: Sexism and sexuality in games
Video: Sexism and sexuality in games
Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider takes a look at how romantic characters evolved from Baldur's Gate II to the Dragon Age series.
June 19, 2013
GDC Next's first talks: Disney, thatgamecompany, Google, Adam Orth
GDC Next's first talks: Disney, thatgamecompany, Google, Adam Orth
GDC Next organizers have announced the first talks for its inaugural event this November - revealing future-leaning talks from Google, Disney, thatgamecompany, plus Adam Orth on 'mob rules'.
June 19, 2013
Candy Crush Saga's King said to be eyeing up an IPO
Candy Crush Saga's King said to be eyeing up an IPO
Social games studio King is said to be preparing an initial public offering following the success of Candy Crush Saga on Facebook and mobile, according to media reports.
June 19, 2013
US Court of Appeals upholds Wii balance board patent
US Court of Appeals upholds Wii balance board patent
The Federal Circuit of the US Court of Appeals has upheld a 2012 decision ruling that Nintendo's Wii balance board does not infringe on a patent held by IA Labs.
June 19, 2013
Zynga picks up real-money gaming developer Spooky Cool
Zynga picks up real-money gaming developer Spooky Cool
In a further bid to enter the real-money gaming market, Zynga has acquired Chicago-based social casino developer Spooky Cool Labs.
June 19, 2013
Get a job: Irrational is hiring UI programmers
Get a job: Irrational is hiring UI programmers
BioShock developer Irrational is looking for UI programmers. "This position will require a combination of initiative, leadership, design, coding, and daily problem-solving on multiple target platforms."
June 19, 2013
Tale of Tales' latest game asks you to make love to your tablet
Tale of Tales' latest game asks you to make love to your tablet
Tale of Tales' entry into this year's IndieCade showcase at E3, Luxuria Superbia, is a joyful iOS experiment in sensuality. Gamasutra speaks with co-developer Auriea Harvey about the project.
June 19, 2013
Microsoft pulls big 180 with Xbox One DRM policy reversal
Microsoft pulls big 180 with Xbox One DRM policy reversal
After much pressure, Microsoft has revised its previously-announced DRM, preowned game usage and online check-in policies for Xbox One.
June 19, 2013
Mii Plaza update adds paid minigames to Nintendo 3DS
Mii Plaza update adds paid minigames to Nintendo 3DS
Although Nintendo chose to stay out of the fray at E3 last week, the publisher has come out swinging this week with a large-scale update to its 3DS handheld.
June 18, 2013
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no doubt help it storm the charts.
June 18, 2013
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a complete re-write for marketing.
June 18, 2013
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations and Heidi McDonald on romance games.
June 18, 2013