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Gen Con Report: Shadowrun and the democratizing of game-stuff
Gen Con Report: Shadowrun and the democratizing of game-stuff
As video games become ever more virtual in their distribution, it’s comforting to see the endurance of tactile accessories on display at Gen Con.
Aug. 30, 2016
Born from Shinra's ashes, interactive streaming startup Genvid raises $1.5M
Born from Shinra's ashes, interactive streaming startup Genvid raises $1.5M
Formed by ex-Shinra execs, NY-based Genvid Technologies has now raised $1.5 million from investors as it seeks to build a platform for delivering interactive broadcasts of people playing video games.
Aug. 30, 2016
UKIE's big UK game biz concern post-Brexit: Access to game dev talent
UKIE's big UK game biz concern post-Brexit: Access to game dev talent
UKIE reports that access to high-skilled talent (think: software engineers) 'is the number one pre-and post-referendum concern for Ukie members' in a new advisory to officials orchestrating Brexit.
Aug. 30, 2016
Yahoo eSports and ESL partner to create new events and ramp up coverage
Yahoo eSports and ESL partner to create new events and ramp up coverage
Leading eSports broadcaster and organiser the Electronic Sports League (ESL) has entered into an two year partnership with fledgling reporting site, Yahoo eSports.
Aug. 30, 2016
Sponsored: Optimizing RoboBlastPlanet with Intel GPA
Sponsored: Optimizing RoboBlastPlanet with Intel GPA
RoboBlastPlanet is a free social-block-builder vs. multiplayer-action-game. A developer discusses how they improved the performance of their games using Intel’s Graphics Performance Analyzer.
Aug. 30, 2016
How do you divide up ownership equity in your new game studio?
How do you divide up ownership equity in your new game studio?
One of the questions that always comes up when I’m forming a new game company for clients is “How do we divide the equity?” There are a few ways to go about it, each with their own pros and cons. Let’s take a look at the options.
Aug. 30, 2016
gamescom 2016 – Tally of the media performance
gamescom 2016 – Tally of the media performance
This year's analysis of the media performance of the gamescom.
Aug. 30, 2016
China State Hackers Hit Australian Defense Systems 'Daily'
China State Hackers Hit Australian Defense Systems 'Daily'
Australian trade commission, Australian defense networks have faced “significant cyber-penetrations” for the past five years.
Aug. 29, 2016
GoDaddy customers targeted by clever phishing scam
GoDaddy customers targeted by clever phishing scam
The latest phishing scam is targeting GoDaddy users by sending emails from a legit GoDaddy address support@GoDaddy.com.
Aug. 29, 2016
NPD Group scoops up game analytics firm EEDAR
NPD Group scoops up game analytics firm EEDAR
The NPD group's acquisition of EEDAR means that two of the few companies handling market analysis for the games industry now live under the same (metaphorical) roof.
Aug. 29, 2016
Which Steam games are slow burners, and which are swift droppers?
Which Steam games are slow burners, and which are swift droppers?
What is hype, but a miserable pile of secrets? Fortunately a few charts from Steam Spy offer a little data on what separates the different kinds of hype and what secrets they may contain.
Aug. 29, 2016
CD Projekt Red is now worth $1 billion
CD Projekt Red is now worth $1 billion
Thanks to the combined power of The Witcher 3 and Gog.com, CD Projekt Red is now valued at over $1 billion.
Aug. 29, 2016