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Kojima and del Toro fuel creativity with 'the same passion'
Kojima and del Toro fuel creativity with 'the same passion'
What brought Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro and Japanese video game director Hideo Kojima together, as friends and collaborators? The two spoke about it, and their creative drive, together on stage today.
Feb. 18, 2016
Ubisoft promises big revenues, despite Assassin's Creed taking a break
Ubisoft promises big revenues, despite Assassin's Creed taking a break
The big French publisher is expecting major things from its next fiscal year, despite a downtrend for the publisher and its star franchise's vacation.
Feb. 18, 2016
Don't expect HoloLens to launch anytime soon
Don't expect HoloLens to launch anytime soon
“When I feel the world is ready, then we will allow normal people to buy it. It could be as soon as we say ‘yes,’ and it could be as long as a ‘very long time.'” - Microsoft's Alex Kipman
Feb. 18, 2016
The key to Civilization, straight from Sid Meier and co.
The key to Civilization, straight from Sid Meier and co.
"There was this hint that strategy might be something cool," said Meier, who took the DICE 2016 stage with Bruce Shelley (Civilization), Brian Reynolds (Civilization II), and Soren Johnson (Civilization III and IV).
Feb. 18, 2016
Southampton University Creates 5D Storage Disc That Can Store 360TB Data
Southampton University Creates 5D Storage Disc That Can Store 360TB Data
Last year the researchers came up with a processor capable of transmitting data using light. Now, United Kingdom’s Southampton University created an optical
Feb. 17, 2016
Here are the games you'll play when Day of the Devs comes to GDC
Here are the games you'll play when Day of the Devs comes to GDC
From Dreams to Day of the Tentacle, organizers reveal more details about the games that will be playable as part of the inaugural Day of the Devs interactive space at GDC 2016.
Feb. 17, 2016
Alt.Ctrl.GDC Showcase: Pretty Fox Games' Slap Friends!
Alt.Ctrl.GDC Showcase: Pretty Fox Games' Slap Friends!
Terrence Tolman tells us about his "silly no-button fighting game with a wearable twist," which is part of this year's Alt.Ctrl.GDC showcase of unique interface innovations.
Feb. 17, 2016
Road to the IGF: Sam Barlow's Her Story
Road to the IGF: Sam Barlow's Her Story
Developer Sam Barlow opens up about why the game was made and how he wound up using two dusty old VHS players to create one of the the IGF 2016's Grand Prize nominees.
Feb. 17, 2016
Games For Change challenges devs to pitch games about diversity & debt
Games For Change challenges devs to pitch games about diversity & debt
Developers have some opportunities to secure funding for developing games that raise awareness about (among other things) diversity and debt at the Games For Change festival this year.
Feb. 17, 2016
Warren Spector returns to full-time game dev to make System Shock 3
Warren Spector returns to full-time game dev to make System Shock 3
Game industry veteran Warren Spector will take a full-time role as a studio director at OtherSide Entertainment later this year, where he expects to ramp up development on System Shock 3.
Feb. 17, 2016
Rodeo Games denies widespread closure reports
Rodeo Games denies widespread closure reports
Mobile developer Rodeo games, the studio behind Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch, has called recent reports of its shuttering "inaccurate," but has admitted its development plans have recently changed.
Feb. 17, 2016
Leap Motion debuts next-gen VR hand tracking tech
Leap Motion debuts next-gen VR hand tracking tech
Motion controller outfit Leap Motion has pulled back the curtain on Orion; new hand tracking tech built from the ground up to tackle the "unique challenges" presented by virtual reality.
Feb. 17, 2016