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SOWN, Indie Game Area developers chosen for Tokyo Game Show 2014
SOWN, Indie Game Area developers chosen for Tokyo Game Show 2014
The Tokyo Game Show organizers have chosen those developers who will be showing their games at the Sense of Wonder Night and Indie Game Area portions of the upcoming game show.
Sept. 1, 2014
This Week in Video Game Criticism: Tropes vs Anita Sarkeesian and the Demise of 'Gamers'
This Week in Video Game Criticism: Tropes vs Anita Sarkeesian and the Demise of 'Gamers'
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics ranging from the continued attacks against critic Anita Sarkeesian to Kotaku's decision to block support of indies through Patreon.
Sept. 1, 2014
Video: Arma 3 and the dark side of Early Access
Video: Arma 3 and the dark side of Early Access
Using a range of examples from the development of Arma 3, Bohemia Interactive's James Crowe examines the failures and successes of his studio's early access strategy in this GDC Europe 2014 talk
Sept. 1, 2014
Australian consumer rights group sues Valve over refund policy
Australian consumer rights group sues Valve over refund policy
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, an independent authority put together by the Australian government to protect consumer rights, is suing Valve over its Steam refund policy.
Aug. 29, 2014
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed stepping down after 5 years
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed stepping down after 5 years
After more than five years at the helm, Rovio founder Mikael Hed is stepping down from his CEO position, and will instead oversee animation and movie operations at the company.
Aug. 29, 2014
Nintendo reveals the New Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo reveals the New Nintendo 3DS
As part of a Japanese Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo revealed the New Nintendo 3DS -- a new version of its 3DS hardware that comes with a second stick built in, and new shoulder buttons.
Aug. 29, 2014
Nintendo pushing amiibo figurines alongside Smash Bros. launch
Nintendo pushing amiibo figurines alongside Smash Bros. launch
Nintendo has revealed more details about its upcoming amiibo figurines, with a big push for the brand planned alongside the launch of the new Super Smash Bros.
Aug. 29, 2014
Konami veteran Dave Cox leaves company after 17 years
Konami veteran Dave Cox leaves company after 17 years
Dave Cox, a Konami veteran of 17 years, has decided to leave the company to "explore new opportunities."
Aug. 29, 2014
Video: #1ReasonToBe inspires European devs at GDC Europe 2014
Video: #1ReasonToBe inspires European devs at GDC Europe 2014
GDC Europe 2014 saw the triumphant European debut of one of the most popular GDC sessions: the #1ReasonToBe panel, a raucous celebration and exploration of gender and alternative voices in games.
Aug. 29, 2014
Get a job: Sucker Punch seeks a Lead Mission Designer 2
Get a job: Sucker Punch seeks a Lead Mission Designer 2
The house that built InFamous: Second Son is looking to hire an experienced mission designer to take a lead role alongside the team in Sucker Punch's Bellevue, WA studio.
Aug. 29, 2014
190 Nintendo Europe workers are losing their jobs to outsourcing
190 Nintendo Europe workers are losing their jobs to outsourcing
NOE confirms termination of 190 contract workers in addition to the 120 full-time employees who are losing their jobs as the company moves its headquarters and begins outsourcing QA & localization.
Aug. 29, 2014
IGDA working on offering resources for harassed devs
IGDA working on offering resources for harassed devs
The International Game Developers Association responds to our questions about its stance on the recent spate of online harassment that has been afflicting developers and other industry members.
Aug. 29, 2014