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Working Minecraft smartphone lets players send video calls in-game
Working Minecraft smartphone lets players send video calls in-game
Verizon has created a Minecraft phone that can connect to the real world, letting players browse the internet, send texts, and even make video calls from within the game.
Dec. 2, 2015
Creating compelling puzzles in Rise of the Tomb Raider
Creating compelling puzzles in Rise of the Tomb Raider
'The perfect puzzle is lean and mean,' says Crystal Dynamics senior designer Jeff Wajcs. 'It exists at the intersection of economy of mechanics and compelling layout. '
Dec. 2, 2015
Twitch pushes users to co-stream live industry events, MST3K-style
Twitch pushes users to co-stream live industry events, MST3K-style
Twitch is calling on its users to take part in the broadcasts this week of both The Game Awards and Sony's PlayStation Experience by "co-streaming" the events and (optionally) talking over the livestreams.
Dec. 2, 2015
Finnish dev Traplight nets $1.37 million in funding
Finnish dev Traplight nets $1.37 million in funding
Finnish developer Traplight has secured another $1.37 million in funding, meaning the studio has now received a total investment of $2.11 million since it was founded in 2010.
Dec. 2, 2015
Mobile giant DeNA hit by layoffs in Southeast Asia
Mobile giant DeNA hit by layoffs in Southeast Asia
Japanese mobile outfit DeNA will be laying off an undisclosed number of staff to facilitate restructuring efforts, Tech in Asia has reported.
Dec. 2, 2015
Over 10 million copies of Yo-Kai Watch have been shipped worldwide
Over 10 million copies of Yo-Kai Watch have been shipped worldwide
"The foundation is the best quality game that kids can play on a game platform. At the same time, we made sure to include features and functionality that adults can enjoy as well."
Dec. 2, 2015
HoloLens streaming ability demonstrated with Halo 5
HoloLens streaming ability demonstrated with Halo 5
A new video has surfaced showing Microsoft program manager Varun Mani using HoloLens to stream and play Halo 5.
Dec. 2, 2015
RockYou, the company that rescues games from other publishers, sees layoffs
RockYou, the company that rescues games from other publishers, sees layoffs
The company's doing fine, the CEO says, but costs had to be controlled -- and 23 staff were let go as a result.
Dec. 2, 2015
Sponsored: How we built the cross-platform WWII simulator War Thunder
Sponsored: How we built the cross-platform WWII simulator War Thunder
Cross-platform performance across desktop, mobile, and console platforms was a top priority for Gaijin Entertainment. Here's how the independent studio launched the successful War Thunder.
Dec. 2, 2015
Creating augmented reality archery game, Shadow Shooter
Creating augmented reality archery game, Shadow Shooter
Masasuke Yasumoto, a professor at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology, created a compelling AR archery experience that uses a real bow with a projector mounted to its front as a controller.
Dec. 1, 2015
Memories of Xbox Live Arcade, from its most successful devs
Memories of Xbox Live Arcade, from its most successful devs
"XBLA opened a door that blocked independent and smaller developers from the largest game consumers at the time." - Super Meat Boy dev Tommy Refenes
Dec. 1, 2015
Supercell partners with Apple to use its IAP-selling power for charity
Supercell partners with Apple to use its IAP-selling power for charity
Mobile game titan Supercell is working with Apple to sell special "(RED)" in-app purchases for its three popular games and donate the proceeds to The Global Fund To Fight AIDS.
Dec. 1, 2015