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'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013
'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-driven games as the real next gen.
June 18, 2013
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview.
June 18, 2013
Safe Sex with Friends wins Games for Change design challenge
Safe Sex with Friends wins Games for Change design challenge
Games for Change, in conjunction with SEXECT.org, has announced the $35,000 winner of its sexual awareness game design competition, Safe Sex with Friends.
June 18, 2013
Get a job: Activision looking for a Tools Technology Director
Get a job: Activision looking for a Tools Technology Director
"Reporting to the VP of Technology, this role's primary objective is to direct the development of significant tools technology across multiple Activision studios and titles."
June 18, 2013
CBS News says their Investigative Reporter’s Computer was Hacked
CBS News says their Investigative Reporter’s Computer was Hacked
CBS News has revealed that one of their investigative reporter had her computer hacked and remotely accessed by an unknown hackers late last year.
June 17, 2013
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Religion to Candy Box
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Religion to Candy Box
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Johannes Koeller on topics including representations of religion and aniwey's Candy Box.
June 17, 2013
XCOM: Enemy Unknown fights 'race to the bottom' pricing on mobile
XCOM: Enemy Unknown fights 'race to the bottom' pricing on mobile
In a bid to fight the monetary race to the bottom on the iOS App Store, 2K and Firaxis Games today announced that the upcoming iOS version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown will cost $19.99.
June 17, 2013
Get a job: CCP America looking for Technical Game Designer
Get a job: CCP America looking for Technical Game Designer
"CCP is actively searching for a Technical Game Designer to work on the upcoming World of Darkness MMO."
June 17, 2013
CD Projekt RED confirms new studio opening in Krakow
CD Projekt RED confirms new studio opening in Krakow
The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED is expanding to a second studio in Krakow, Poland, managing director Adam Badowski confirms.
June 17, 2013
Hitman developer lays off half its staff
Hitman developer lays off half its staff
Copenhagen-based Hitman: Absolution developer IO Interactive has laid off half of its work force and canceled non-Hitman projects, in order to consolidate resources on the franchise.
June 17, 2013
iOS 7 will add kids game category to iTunes App Store
iOS 7 will add kids game category to iTunes App Store
As announced last week at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple's next update for iOS devices, iOS 7, will add a kids games category to the iTunes App Store.
June 17, 2013
Oculus VR secures $16M in funding
Oculus VR secures $16M in funding
Oculus VR, developer behind the upcoming Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, has obtained $16 million in Series A funding through Spark Capital and Matrix Partners.
June 17, 2013