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Microsoft: Game devs will be able to self-publish on Xbox One
Microsoft: Game devs will be able to self-publish on Xbox One
Microsoft's Marc Whitten said in a statement that Xbox One will allow for self-publishing, and that every Xbox One console can be used for game development.
July 24, 2013
The wonderfully abstract worlds of Bart Bonte
The wonderfully abstract worlds of Bart Bonte
Bart Bonte is a developer who likes to take 'abstract' to the extreme. His games regularly throw the player in at the deep end, and ask you to figure his twisted worlds out for yourself.
July 23, 2013
Newly-proposed House bill takes aim at patent trolls
Newly-proposed House bill takes aim at patent trolls
Patent trolls aren't exactly an uncommon issue in the video game industry. But now a new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives could potentially help defendants in such cases.
July 23, 2013
Strong 3DS sales lead to Nintendo's highest share price in 2 years
Strong 3DS sales lead to Nintendo's highest share price in 2 years
At the close of Tokyo trading yesterday, Nintendo's share price finished up at the highest it has been in two years, thanks to strong Nintendo 3DS sales.
July 23, 2013
Bankruptcy looms for social games company Zattikka
Bankruptcy looms for social games company Zattikka
Just over a year after social game developer Zattikka floated on the London Stock Exchange, the company's financial situation isn't looking so hot.
July 23, 2013
Get a job: Be an Environment Artist for The Workshop
Get a job: Be an Environment Artist for The Workshop
"The Workshop is a small company started by industry veterans. We are a tight-knit group looking for talented new faces, people who work well in small creative environments."
July 23, 2013
The latest on mobile game usage in China
The latest on mobile game usage in China
With China now beating out the U.S. as the largest and fastest-growing mobile market, a new report from Flurry suggests China is the place to be for mobile game developers.
July 23, 2013
Oculus VR and IndieCade come together for $50k VR Jam
Oculus VR and IndieCade come together for $50k VR Jam
Oculus VR and IndieCade have announced a joint game jam for the Oculus Rift, with $50,000 in cash prizes and winning entries to be exhibited at the IndieCade festival.
July 23, 2013
EA's digital revenues outpace brick-and-mortar sales
EA's digital revenues outpace brick-and-mortar sales
Electronic Arts has announced its preliminary financial results from the fiscal quarter ending in June, reporting "solid" performance from digital which for the first time has beat out packaged sales.
July 23, 2013
Stardock wants to give Star Control the XCOM reboot treatment
Stardock wants to give Star Control the XCOM reboot treatment
Galactic Civilizations developer Stardock said today it is wasting no time getting started on its newly-acquired Star Control franchise.
July 23, 2013
Opinion: Why Leisure Suit Larry should never have been remade
Opinion: Why Leisure Suit Larry should never have been remade
Leigh Alexander reflects on the subtle humor of the original Leisure Suit Larry as she levies her disappointment at the Kickstarter-funded remake.
July 23, 2013
Xbox certification unacceptable for free-to-play, says World of Tanks dev
Xbox certification unacceptable for free-to-play, says World of Tanks dev
"One of the biggest challenges with Microsoft was the QA process and certification process takes an extremely long time. Totally unacceptable for a meaningful free-to-play." - Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi.
July 22, 2013