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First Advocacy track sessions revealed for GDC 2014
First Advocacy track sessions revealed for GDC 2014
For the first time ever, all Advocacy track talks are open to all GDC passholders, including sessions about depression-proofing your studio, incorporating LGBTQ themes in your work, and more.
Jan. 24, 2014
European court rules that homebrew console circumvention may be lawful
European court rules that homebrew console circumvention may be lawful
The Court of Justice of the European Union today ruled that software which circumvents the piracy protection system on games consoles may actually be lawful, depending on how it is mainly utilized.
Jan. 24, 2014
Sixth annual Global Game Jam kicks off around the world
Sixth annual Global Game Jam kicks off around the world
Today marks the first day of the sixth annual Global Game Jam, in which thousands of developers from over fifty countries are expected to participate in a 48-hour design challenge over the coming weekend.
Jan. 24, 2014
Some games pay to be featured on Conan's 'Clueless Gamer' sketch
Some games pay to be featured on Conan's 'Clueless Gamer' sketch
According to Re/code reporters, roughly a third of all games that appear on the segment have paid for the privilege, though the Conan show never discloses which games pay and which games don't.
Jan. 24, 2014
Minecraft on PS3 breaks 1 million sales in five weeks
Minecraft on PS3 breaks 1 million sales in five weeks
The game sold more than a million copies in five weeks of sale on the PlayStation Network, suggesting that player demand for Minecraft on new platforms remains strong.
Jan. 24, 2014
Court overturns Madden creator's legal victory vs. EA
Court overturns Madden creator's legal victory vs. EA
This week the U.S. District Court conditionally granted EA the right to a new trial to determine whether the company owes millions in unpaid royalties to a programmer of the original Madden game for Apple II.
Jan. 24, 2014
King shuts down Pac-Avoid game in wake of cloning accusations
King shuts down Pac-Avoid game in wake of cloning accusations
King will shut down one of its games in response to complaints from indie developer Stolen Goose that King deliberately cloned its game Scamperghost after it turned down a deal to license the game to King.
Jan. 24, 2014
Red 5 lands $23 million, plans to launch Firefall in 2014
Red 5 lands $23 million, plans to launch Firefall in 2014
Major investor Chinese game firm The9 joined by media company Shanghai Oriental Pearl as part-owner of Red 5 after major investment.
Jan. 24, 2014
Sony Online Entertainment shuttering four games
Sony Online Entertainment shuttering four games
Free Realms, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Wizardry Online all to be see end of service by this summer.
Jan. 24, 2014
Jonathan Blow bringing The Witness to VR with Valve's help
Jonathan Blow bringing The Witness to VR with Valve's help
Today, the creator of Braid announced that he plans to bring his upcoming game to VR platforms -- and is doing so with the direct help of Valve.
Jan. 24, 2014
Snowden calls Russian-Spy allegation ”Absurd”, demands protection after US threats
Snowden calls Russian-Spy allegation ”Absurd”, demands protection after US threats
Earlier we had reported how lawmakers in the U.S. are accusing Edward Snowden, the ex-NSA contractor and whistle-blower of being a Russian spy, today Snowden
Jan. 23, 2014
Microsoft ships 3.9 million Xbox Ones in launch quarter
Microsoft ships 3.9 million Xbox Ones in launch quarter
The company shipped 3.9 million Xbox One consoles and 3.5 million Xbox 360s, leading to a big jump in revenues for the division that houses its video game console business.
Jan. 23, 2014