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Reminder: GDC China 2013 talk submissions due Friday
Reminder: GDC China 2013 talk submissions due Friday
Friday, May 10 is the deadline for English and Mandarin submissions to present talks at the 2013 Game Developers Conference China, organizers are reminding.
May 9, 2013
Ouya and GameStick will now release in the very same week
Ouya and GameStick will now release in the very same week
Following a delay to the upcoming Ouya Android-based games console, the hardware will now be released to the public in the very same week as its main competitor, the GameStick.
May 9, 2013
Ouya games console raises $15M in run-up to launch
Ouya games console raises $15M in run-up to launch
Although the upcoming Ouya games console has been delayed by a few weeks, there is some good news: the startup behind the Android-based hardware has raised an extra $15 million in a new round of funding.
May 9, 2013
Sony's first profit in five years, no thanks to PlayStation
Sony's first profit in five years, no thanks to PlayStation
Although Sony recorded a swing to profits during the last fiscal year -- its first profit in five years -- the company's PlayStation business wasn't so healthy, with a significant drop in operating income.
May 9, 2013
As Vita languishes, why is Sony still gunning for indies?
As Vita languishes, why is Sony still gunning for indies?
OPINION With Sony predicting sales of 5 million for the Vita this year, you have to wonder whether the publisher's indie push is working. But Sony has a longer-term plan for indies.
May 9, 2013
Sony and Microsoft betting heavily on free-to-play for next-gen
Sony and Microsoft betting heavily on free-to-play for next-gen
Both Sony and Microsoft are looking at taking advantage of free-to-play and in-app purchase models in their upcoming consoles, says Epic Games VP Mark Rein.
May 9, 2013
Sony isn't planning on taking a major loss for its PS4 launch
Sony isn't planning on taking a major loss for its PS4 launch
Major video game console launches are often tied to financial losses due to major investment, but Sony said its PlayStation 4 will have a smaller negative impact when compared to PS3.
May 9, 2013
GDC adds Game Developer magazine EIC Miller as Online Community Director
GDC adds Game Developer magazine EIC Miller as Online Community Director
UBM Tech have announced that outgoing Game Developer magazine Editor-in-Chief Patrick Miller will be moving to a new role as Director of Online Community for the GDC and ADC events, effective July 1st.
May 9, 2013
Viewpoints: Industry Experts Share Their Perspectives on the Financial Services Industry
Viewpoints: Industry Experts Share Their Perspectives on the Financial Services Industry
Cisco’s Financial Services Industry Marketing team is pleased to welcome a monthly contribution from industry professionals sharing their insights and
May 8, 2013
Preparing for an Uncertain Media Future: Even Challenging Scenarios Offer Ways To Grow
Preparing for an Uncertain Media Future: Even Challenging Scenarios Offer Ways To Grow
In the midst of tremendous disruption, it is impossible to tell where the global media industry is ultimately heading. But a recent analysis from the
May 8, 2013
Watch how this cello controls a video game
Watch how this cello controls a video game
It's not often that we see a video game in which a classical instrument is the controller -- but then Cello Fortress is quite unlike any game we've seen before.
May 8, 2013
EA will be making FIFA soccer games for another decade
EA will be making FIFA soccer games for another decade
Off the back of decreased profits and revenues for the last fiscal year, Electronic Arts has secured the rights to the FIFA Soccer series for another 10 years.
May 8, 2013