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Sony Hacked Again: OurMine Hacks PlayStation’ Twitter and Facebook
Sony Hacked Again: OurMine Hacks PlayStation’ Twitter and Facebook
OurMine, a Saudi Arabia based hacking group hacked the official social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook accounts of Sony's PlayStation Network
Aug. 21, 2017
To attract more players, Horizon Zero Dawn adds easier 'story' mode
To attract more players, Horizon Zero Dawn adds easier 'story' mode
In a win for general accessibility, Guerrilla Games has patched in a new game mode that drives down Horizon Zero Dawn's difficulty.
Aug. 21, 2017
The Dawn of War developers are making a new Age of Empires game
The Dawn of War developers are making a new Age of Empires game
Once again, Microsoft is turning to a Sega-owned strategy game company to produce a strategy game sequel.
Aug. 21, 2017
Q&A: Bloodstained creator's keys to making a great 'Igavania' game
Q&A: Bloodstained creator's keys to making a great 'Igavania' game
Koji Igarashi, who created and gave name to the 'Igavania' subgenre, discusses designing the perfect jump, the drawbacks of combos, proper game pricing, and why his new game will have a female lead.
Aug. 21, 2017
Sony put the kibosh on cross-console play, says Ark: Survival Evolved dev
Sony put the kibosh on cross-console play, says Ark: Survival Evolved dev
Though the dev team has it working internally, Ark: Survival Evolved won’t launch with cross-console play at Sony’s behest.
Aug. 21, 2017
THQ Nordic picks up Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams dev Black Forest Games
THQ Nordic picks up Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams dev Black Forest Games
Both the developer and a number of its properties have been acquired by the Austrian publisher for an undisclosed sum.
Aug. 21, 2017
Video: Polishing your indie game to shine bright like a diamond
Video: Polishing your indie game to shine bright like a diamond
What's the right way to polish your indie game? Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell shares some tips for making sure your game stands out from the crowd.
Aug. 21, 2017
Get a job: Join Pixelberry Studios as a Product Manager
Get a job: Join Pixelberry Studios as a Product Manager
Pixelberry Studios is looking for a talented Product Manager to help it make data-driven improvements to its mobile game, Choices: Stories You Play.
Aug. 21, 2017
Opinion: Exploring feminist game design in role-playing book #Feminism
Opinion: Exploring feminist game design in role-playing book #Feminism
#Feminism: A Nano-Game Anthology is a collection of 34 short RPG experiences. The collection demonstrates the similarity between feminism as an academic lens and feminism as a game design method.
Aug. 21, 2017
HTC Vive gets hefty $200 price cut
HTC Vive gets hefty $200 price cut
The discounted package comes with the headset, two motion controllers, and two wall-mounted sensors that're used to deliver "room-scale" virtual reality.
Aug. 21, 2017
Over 100 'enhanced' titles are heading to the Xbox One X
Over 100 'enhanced' titles are heading to the Xbox One X
Microsoft kicked off Gamescom 2017 by revealing over 100 "enhanced" titles will be heading to its supercharged Xbox One X console.
Aug. 21, 2017
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds surpasses 8M sales
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds surpasses 8M sales
Early Access battle royale title Playerunknown's Battlegrounds has now sold over 8 million copies on Steam.
Aug. 21, 2017