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Wednesday is the most popular day for Kickstarter pledges
Wednesday is the most popular day for Kickstarter pledges
As Kickstarter hits $1 billion in pledges since it launched in 2009, the company today revealed some interesting statistics on which days on the most popular for backers.
March 3, 2014
Raspberry Pi sold 500,000 units in the last three months
Raspberry Pi sold 500,000 units in the last three months
The tiny Raspberry Pi computer has sold more than 2.5 million units worldwide since it was released two years ago, says the team behind the device -- that's around 500,000 sold in the last three months.
March 3, 2014
Into the Pixel opens up submissions for its latest exhibition
Into the Pixel opens up submissions for its latest exhibition
Video game artists are invited to submit pieces to the exhibition, now in its 11th year, which showcases production and concept art at industry events.
March 3, 2014
Broderbund founder donates massive collection to ICHEG
Broderbund founder donates massive collection to ICHEG
Doug Carlston, founder of powerhouse 1980s and 1990s PC game publisher Broderbund, has donated games and internal materials to The Strong Museum.
March 3, 2014
The mechanics and ethics of free-to-play in Path of Exile
The mechanics and ethics of free-to-play in Path of Exile
The developers have successfully sold "supporter packs" that cost over $12,000 -- while also making a game that eschews free-to-play gimmicks. What gives?
March 3, 2014
Konami promotes Tomohiro Uesugi to president of Konami Digital
Konami promotes Tomohiro Uesugi to president of Konami Digital
Konami representatives announced today that Tomohiro Uesugi, former executive vice president of the Konami Digital Entertainment division, will be stepping up to become president of said division.
March 3, 2014
Canabalt dev launches new indie studio
Canabalt dev launches new indie studio
Indie developer and evangelist Adam Saltsman announced today that he is launching Finji Games, a new indie studio based in Austin, TX, with his fellow developer and wife Rebekah Saltsman.
March 3, 2014
GDC 2014 features sponsored talks by Oculus, Sony, Microsoft and more
GDC 2014 features sponsored talks by Oculus, Sony, Microsoft and more
GDC organizers highlight a few notable, potentially interesting sponsored sessions from Sony, Microsoft, Oculus VR, and other influential companies.
Feb. 28, 2014
GDC Play 2014 'Best in Play' award winners announced
GDC Play 2014 'Best in Play' award winners announced
GDC organizers have revealed 'Best in Play' awards for exhibitors in the on-site GDC Play 2014 event, honoring unique games like Rollers of the Realm and Land 52.
Feb. 28, 2014
Audience Award voting for 2014 GDCAs and IGF awards ends tomorrow
Audience Award voting for 2014 GDCAs and IGF awards ends tomorrow
Vote now if you haven't yet, and don't miss the excellent reminder videos recorded by some of the developers whose games are nominated for either an Audience Award in either category.
Feb. 28, 2014
Q&A: Creating the Wii U-exclusive Affordable Space Adventures
Q&A: Creating the Wii U-exclusive Affordable Space Adventures
The developers behind critically-acclaimed titles such as Knytt Underground, NightSky, and Spin The Bottle commit to the Wii U for the suspenseful Affordable Space Adventures.
Feb. 28, 2014
Rovio looking to publish third-party educational games for kids
Rovio looking to publish third-party educational games for kids
Having moved into mobile game publishing last year, Angry Birds behemoth Rovio has this week revealed another third-party publishing scheme that will be aimed solely at educational games for kids.
Feb. 28, 2014