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Facebook to discontinue Oculus Rift S, will no longer develop PC-only VR hardware
Facebook to discontinue Oculus Rift S, will no longer develop PC-only VR hardware
Facebook's VR plans lie in the standalone headset market as the company announces that it is exiting the world of PC-tethered VR hardware.
Sept. 16, 2020
PlayStation 5 priced at $399 & $499, but it won't see a cohesive global launch
PlayStation 5 priced at $399 & $499, but it won't see a cohesive global launch
Less than two months before the PS5's launch, today's big showcase has finally detailed those long sought after specifics for the next generation PlayStation console's debut.
Sept. 16, 2020
Analysis: Sony banks on PlayStation Studios to deliver winning console generation
Analysis: Sony banks on PlayStation Studios to deliver winning console generation
Game industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis offers up a quick overview of PlayStation 5's standing and possible future as we head into the next generation of game consoles.
Sept. 16, 2020
Embracer Group enters VR market with purchase of Arizona Sunshine dev Vertigo
Embracer Group enters VR market with purchase of Arizona Sunshine dev Vertigo
Embracer Group has entered the virtual reality market with the purchase of Arizona Sunshine developer Vertigo Games for an initial €50 million.
Sept. 16, 2020
Slime Rancher tops 3 million sales in just over three years
Slime Rancher tops 3 million sales in just over three years
Slime Rancher has sold over 3 million copies in just over three years, according to developer Monomi Park.
Sept. 16, 2020
Apple claims Epic started legal battle to 'reinvigorate interest' in Fortnite
Apple claims Epic started legal battle to 'reinvigorate interest' in Fortnite
Apple has launched a scathing counterattack against Epic after the Fortnite maker filed a preliminary injunction in a bid to get its popular battle royale title reinstated on the App Store.
Sept. 16, 2020
Video: Learn how to better use emotion in game design
Video: Learn how to better use emotion in game design
In this 2020 GDC Summer session, Celia Hodent presents a scientific approach to how you can take advantage of emotional reactions to improve your game in the context of a game UX mindset.
Sept. 16, 2020
Get a job: Join New Moon Production as a Product Manager
Get a job: Join New Moon Production as a Product Manager
You will be working in one of our small, but highly motivated teams to bring Goodgame branded cross platform games to the market.
Sept. 16, 2020
Rules for a Future-Proof 2D Render Order
Rules for a Future-Proof 2D Render Order
This guide explains how to set up the render order of your 2D (side-scrolling) game in a future-proof way. Some of it is specific to Unity, but most tips should be helpful regardless of engine.
Sept. 16, 2020
Designing a thrilling enjoyable arcade experience for VR
Designing a thrilling enjoyable arcade experience for VR
A deeper look at the design of the game Quash
Sept. 16, 2020
Combating Toxicity in Online Games
Combating Toxicity in Online Games
AI holds great promise in the ability to stem online toxic behavior from within games, but there are complications that can be daunting.
Sept. 16, 2020
YAKUZA: LIKE A DRAGON - Actor Win Yun Lee Introduces Players To His Character In New Behind The Scenes
YAKUZA: LIKE A DRAGON - Actor Win Yun Lee Introduces Players To His Character In New Behind The Scenes
Ryū ga Gotoku and Sega have released a new behind the scenes video for Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which sees Hollywood actor Win Yun Lee Introducing players to the character he's playing: Masato Arakawa.
Sept. 15, 2020