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Just how big was Flappy Bird's influence on the App Store?
Just how big was Flappy Bird's influence on the App Store?
Despite the fact that Flappy Bird was only available to download for nine days during February, developer Gears Studios was still the top company on iOS and Google Play for the entire month.
March 26, 2014
King IPO falters on the New York Stock Exchange
King IPO falters on the New York Stock Exchange
UPDATE Social games giant King today launched its initial public offering, with the Candy Crush Saga company pricing its shares at $22.50 a pop. By market close, that price had fallen to $19.03.
March 26, 2014
For better or worse: Your guide to Oculus internet arguments
For better or worse: Your guide to Oculus internet arguments
Do you think Facebook's Oculus VR buy is good news or not? Leigh Alexander presents the arguments for and against, so you can have an arsenal to use when you're arguing prematurely on the internet.
March 26, 2014
Titanfall purgatory: Respawn removes cheaters from player population
Titanfall purgatory: Respawn removes cheaters from player population
The developers of the popular shooter announced that players who are flagged as cheaters will no longer be able to interact with the larger player population.
March 26, 2014
3D Realms fires back at Gearbox: Duke Nukem is 'the sole property of 3DR'
3D Realms fires back at Gearbox: Duke Nukem is 'the sole property of 3DR'
In the latest legal wrangle between Duke Nukem creator 3D Realms and its business partner Gearbox, 3DR asserts that Gearbox's claims to the IP are invalid.
March 26, 2014
Evolution, Studio Liverpool expats form new UK studio Starship
Evolution, Studio Liverpool expats form new UK studio Starship
Martin Kenwright, the founder of Evolution Studios and the progenitor of Motorstorm, is talking up his new digital entertainment studio: Starship.
March 26, 2014
One Life Left vs. Gamasutra: GDC 2014 #4 - The Four Cs
One Life Left vs. Gamasutra: GDC 2014 #4 - The Four Cs
Recorded on the afternoon of the 20th of March 2014, live from a noisy conference hall with increasingly raucous GDC-goers, One Life Left presents OLL vs. Gamasutra Show #4: FOUR OF HEARTS.
March 26, 2014
Multiple British Sony studios hit by layoffs
Multiple British Sony studios hit by layoffs
Sony Europe confirmed this morning that it has laid off staffers at three of its largest UK-based studios, including the team that is currently working on Driveclub for PlayStation 4.
March 25, 2014
This Week in Video Game Criticism: The oranges of Peter Molyneux
This Week in Video Game Criticism: The oranges of Peter Molyneux
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Eric Swain on topics including responses to the Critical Proximity conference and an enlightening interview with Peter Molyneux.
March 25, 2014
Gamasutra's 10 most-read GDC stories
Gamasutra's 10 most-read GDC stories
Gamasutra has compiled a list of our most read GDC articles from last week, providing an intriguing window into what matters to you lot.
March 25, 2014
Peter Molyneux and the 'life raft' of independent game development
Peter Molyneux and the 'life raft' of independent game development
The famed talker and veteran designer is unusually circumspect heading into the launch of Godus, the first game he Kickstarted. Gamasutra finds out why in this new interview.
March 25, 2014
Oculus, Facebook weigh in on $2 billion surprise VR deal
Oculus, Facebook weigh in on $2 billion surprise VR deal
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and Oculus VR co-founder Brendan Iribe paint an enticing picture of the potential of VR post-$2b acquisition, but important questions remain.
March 25, 2014