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VRDC Speaker Q&A: Adam Orth discusses the importance of creating believable VR spaces
VRDC Speaker Q&A: Adam Orth discusses the importance of creating believable VR spaces
Adam Orth discusses the importance of creating believable and immersive VR worlds through 4 unique experiences lenses, products and platforms.
Sept. 20, 2017
To tackle toxicity, Overwatch now mutes Xbox One players with bad Live rep
To tackle toxicity, Overwatch now mutes Xbox One players with bad Live rep
Shortly after bringing an in-game report feature to console versions of Overwatch, Blizzard is making use of Xbox Live’s built-in reputation future to combat bad behavior.
Sept. 20, 2017
Video: How (and when) to not give up on your game
Video: How (and when) to not give up on your game
At GDC 2007, Brandon Sheffield walks devs through how and why, if you have a game out, you sell it again -- be that to different platform holders, different regions, or even through a different model.
Sept. 20, 2017
Get a job: Be a Design Director at Iron Galaxy Studios
Get a job: Be a Design Director at Iron Galaxy Studios
The developer behind the Killer Instinct series is looking for an experienced and creative leader to join its studio in the role of Design Director.
Sept. 20, 2017
In the wake of CSGO Lotto, FTC takes to Twitter to clarify its disclosure policy
In the wake of CSGO Lotto, FTC takes to Twitter to clarify its disclosure policy
In a live Twitter Q&A inspired by its recent case against YouTubers who stealthily promoted their own CS:GO gambling site, the FTC lays out how devs and influencers should handle disclosure.
Sept. 20, 2017
Report: Buried in the Switch is code to run NES Golf on the date Iwata died
Report: Buried in the Switch is code to run NES Golf on the date Iwata died
Reports and videos suggest there's a version of NES Golf coded into Nintendo's new Switch console, modified to be played with motion controls -- but only on the anniversary of Iwata's passing.
Sept. 20, 2017
EA CEO Andrew Wilson joins Intel's board of directors
EA CEO Andrew Wilson joins Intel's board of directors
"His experience leading and growing a global, technology-driven company, Andrew possesses a combination of creativity and business acumen that will further strengthen Intel’s board."
Sept. 20, 2017
Super Metroid creator discusses making the leap to SNES
Super Metroid creator discusses making the leap to SNES
To celebrate the launch of the SNES Classic Edition, Nintendo has posted a fascinating interview with Super Metroid creator Yoshio Sakamoto and composer Kenji Yamamoto.
Sept. 20, 2017
The state of the VR industry: devs weigh in
The state of the VR industry: devs weigh in
"This is what happens with every technology. People who don't know anything about that technology overinflate the impact that it's going to have, and then when it comes out they're angry because it didn't meet their expectations."
Sept. 20, 2017
How much does it cost to develop a videogame?
How much does it cost to develop a videogame?
In a recent Kotaku article a discusion spread: How much does it cost to create games? In this post I'd like to clarify a few things, let the readers do the math and think about costs in general.
Sept. 20, 2017
Top 10 Considerations for SAP Big Data and Analytics
Top 10 Considerations for SAP Big Data and Analytics
It’s that time again: SAP TechEd in Las Vegas!  Local temperatures have cooled to a balmy 150 degrees outside the convention center and 10 degrees inside,
Sept. 19, 2017
Test Reports Show Nexus 9000 Data Center Switches are Superior to Competitors
Test Reports Show Nexus 9000 Data Center Switches are Superior to Competitors
Flexibility, scalability, agility. These are capabilities that everyone claims in the industry. How do you actually differentiate which company’s solution
Sept. 19, 2017