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Video: 'Swery' takes control of Xbox One's Kinect
Video: 'Swery' takes control of Xbox One's Kinect
"The key to replicating sensory experiences is turning actions into symbols," states Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro, director of the upcoming Xbox One Kinect-controlled D4, in this GDC Next 10 special session.
Nov. 22, 2013
Understanding the realities of video game monetization
Understanding the realities of video game monetization
If there's one word that can cause chills to instantly run down the spine of any game developer, it's "monetization." Here, experts on the topic discuss the intricacies of converting free users into paying customers.
Nov. 22, 2013
Keeping the indie momentum alive in South Africa
Keeping the indie momentum alive in South Africa
There's a whole bunch of great game developers in South Africa, and Desktop Dungeons creator Danny Day is keen to build communities and boost developer numbers in the region.
Nov. 22, 2013
John Carmack officially leaves id Software
John Carmack officially leaves id Software
For decades, John Carmack and id Software have gone hand in hand. Today, the studio confirmed that the game industry luminary is leaving id completely.
Nov. 22, 2013
Charting the future of the mobile games space
Charting the future of the mobile games space
The future of mobile games is full of uncertainty. We asked some notable mobile game developers to peer over the horizon so you can better prepare yourself for what lies ahead.
Nov. 22, 2013
PlayStation Store expansion gives PS Mobile wider reach
PlayStation Store expansion gives PS Mobile wider reach
Sony Computer Entertainment announced Friday that the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Mobile will be launching in nine new countries, starting December 18.
Nov. 22, 2013
Xbox One day-one sales hit 1 million
Xbox One day-one sales hit 1 million
Day-one sales of Microsoft's Xbox One have surpassed 1 million units sold through to customers, the company announced Friday.
Nov. 22, 2013
Get a job: Amazon Game Studios needs a Senior Game Designer
Get a job: Amazon Game Studios needs a Senior Game Designer
"We are currently hard at work on a project that will provide the right candidates with the potential to work on game experiences that push the boundaries of technology."
Nov. 22, 2013
Customer Adoption Series: LinkedIn deploys MDS 9710 to reliably connect world’s professionals
Customer Adoption Series: LinkedIn deploys MDS 9710 to reliably connect world’s professionals
A couple of months ago, we introduced the new Cisco MDS 9700 Series Multilayer Directors. The new Cisco MDS 9710 Director establishes a new benchmark for
Nov. 21, 2013
Why Has the Journey to Cloud Been Slow for So Many Clients?
Why Has the Journey to Cloud Been Slow for So Many Clients?
This is the fifth post in a series from Dimension Data and Cisco Channels looking at user adoption and integration of unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solutions. Findings stem from Dimension Data’s 2013 Global UC&C Survey, developed with ICT researcher Ovum and featuring responses from more than 2,700 participants in 18 countries across 20 vertical industries.
Nov. 21, 2013
Mobile Network Opportunities for Service Providers
Mobile Network Opportunities for Service Providers
To read the first part of the Network Matters blog series that focuses on how IT leaders can rely on a network to simplify the process of onboarding new
Nov. 21, 2013
A Software Aware Society Driven by Sensors, Analytics and APIs
A Software Aware Society Driven by Sensors, Analytics and APIs
“Software is Eating the World” is a quote attributed to Marc Andreessen and somewhat further explored by his business partner Ben Horowitz.  Mark
Nov. 21, 2013