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Riding the rails to GDC: A Q&A with Train Jam conductor Adriel Wallick
Riding the rails to GDC: A Q&A with Train Jam conductor Adriel Wallick
There's another Train Jam happening on the way to GDC this year, and GDC 2016 officials speak to organizer and game developer Adriel Wallick about where the Train Jam came from -- and where it's headed.
Jan. 19, 2016
Video: Cinematic storytelling in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Video: Cinematic storytelling in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
At GDC 2015's Narrative Summit Monolith's Ethan Walker takes the stage to showcase how the studio designed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to feel like a cinematic story you can play through.
Jan. 19, 2016
Come to VRDC for VR production tips from the experts at Kite & Lightning
Come to VRDC for VR production tips from the experts at Kite & Lightning
The co-founders of Kite & Lightning, a team who have worked on VR experiences for everyone from NBC to Lionsgate, will share their knowledge at the inaugural VRDC during GDC 2016 in San Francisco.
Jan. 19, 2016
Rise of the Tomb Raider, and the dubious benefit of a console exclusive
Rise of the Tomb Raider, and the dubious benefit of a console exclusive
"Anything under $100 million for console exclusivity of Rise of the Tomb Raider is probably a bad deal for Square-Enix, and I doubt Microsoft paid anywhere near that amount."
Jan. 19, 2016
New incubator fund aims to boost Japanese VR development
New incubator fund aims to boost Japanese VR development
With the dawn of consumer virtual reality drawing ever closer, Tokyo VR Startups (TVS) has launched an incubation program to help nurture the Japanese virtual reality industry.
Jan. 19, 2016
Former Sony Online Entertainment head now leads new venture
Former Sony Online Entertainment head now leads new venture
Former Daybreak CEO and Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley will lead new studio, Pixelmage Games.
Jan. 19, 2016
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture scribe honored at UK Writers' Guild Awards
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture scribe honored at UK Writers' Guild Awards
The Chinese Room co-founder Dan Pinchbeck took home the award for Best Writing in a Video Game at last night's Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards.
Jan. 19, 2016
Games London initiative to make the city 'the games capital of the world'
Games London initiative to make the city 'the games capital of the world'
London's video game industry is about to receive a £1.2 million boost following the launch of Games London, a new program designed to make the city "the games capital of the world."
Jan. 19, 2016
Crytek aims to open 'VR First' dev labs in schools around the world
Crytek aims to open 'VR First' dev labs in schools around the world
Crytek is making a show of providing students with VR hardware & software -- including its own CryEngine tech -- in partnership with academic institutions via its new VR First initiative.
Jan. 19, 2016
Oculus sets up new research shop near Carnegie Mellon
Oculus sets up new research shop near Carnegie Mellon
Some notable news for VR developers this week, especially those based in Pennsylvania, as Oculus has confirmed to GamesBeat that it's opening a new research office in Pittsburgh.
Jan. 19, 2016
Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft has bought MinecraftEdu from indie educational studio TeacherGaming as it moves to develop Minecraft: Education Edition in collaboration with educators.
Jan. 19, 2016
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Total Recall Technologies contracted Luckey -- before his successful Oculus Rift Kickstater -- to develop a headset. A judge said part of its suit against him can move forward.
Jan. 19, 2016