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Alan Wake developer Remedy pushes toward mobile
Finland-based Alan Wake and Quantum Break developer Remedy Entertainment is looking to the coming console transition and market fragmentation as a chance to diversify.
Sept. 11, 2013
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Analyst: Microtransactions could be a boon for WoW
With Blizzard exploring the possibility of a switch to free-to-play for World of Warcraft, digital goods analytics firm Superdata says the move could be good for Blizzard -- and its playerbase.
Sept. 11, 2013
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Valiant Hearts is the next Ubi-Art powered game
Ubisoft today revealed the latest game that will utilize the company's impressive Ubi-Art Framework tech, that has up to this point been reserved for the Rayman series.
Sept. 10, 2013
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Apple iPhone 5S's 64-bit chip opens up new possibilities for developers
Apple announced this morning it is rolling out a 64-bit "desktop-class" chip for its upcoming line of smartphones, the iPhone 5S. The chip, called the A7, will accommodate both 32-bit and 64-bit apps.
Sept. 10, 2013
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ADC 2013 adds Evernote design, Jason Mark app critique sessions
The GDC Next co-located event has announced new design talks, with the Evernote team on effective first impressions and Gravity Switch's co-founder Jason Mark's live critique of ADC attendee apps.
Sept. 10, 2013
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When game developers Tweet: PS Vita TV edition
The morning's PlayStation Vita TV announcement brought a range of reactions from around the web, including among developers. Gamasutra collected the best and funniest of your reactions!
Sept. 9, 2013
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GDC Next reveals ‘Next 10’ showcase; inducts Doki-Doki Universe
'Future of games' conference GDC Next, taking place in Los Angeles this November, has announced it will be picking ten innovative, yet-to-debut games to make up its 'GDC Next 10' showcase.
Sept. 6, 2013
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Get a job: The Workshop is looking for generalist programmers
"The Workshop is looking for an Senior Generalist Programmer. Work may include Graphics, Tools, Game Systems, Engine infrastructure, Optimization, and other areas."
Sept. 6, 2013
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Kojima focusing on player choice in new Metal Gear Solid
With the opening of Kojima Productions' new Los Angeles office, studio head Hideo Kojima commented on a new direction for his flagship Metal Gear Solid franchise -- away from cinematic pretenses.
Sept. 6, 2013
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What's Next? Thatgamecompany on games' surge to maturity
GDC interviewed Thatgamecompany studio manager Sunni Pavlovic about their studio practices: 'In our studio a game with broad appeal but unintuitive controls is ultimately a design failure.'
Sept. 5, 2013
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Google brings desktop apps to the public, giving more flexibility to devs
Google has announced that it is bringing its packaged apps to the public, meaning that Chrome apps can now be launched directly from the desktop rather than through the Chrome browser.
Sept. 5, 2013
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Xbox One's first TV ad is all about games. No, not those kinds of games
Xbox One's first TV commercial reemphasizes how Microsoft is targeting its next-gen game console for not just video game fans, but to a football-loving, multi-tasking mass market.
Sept. 5, 2013