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Ubisoft and Patrice Desilets in messy second breakup
UPDATED Ubisoft re-acquired departed Assassin's Creed developer Patrice Desilets when it purchased THQ's Montreal office in January. Now Desilets has left the company again.
May 7, 2013
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EA's top brass get ready for challenging console transition
Following on the release of EA's 2013 fiscal year earnings, executive chairman Larry Probst calls on the company to settle in for a lean console transition -- exec quotes inside.
May 7, 2013
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At EA, packaged games are sliding as digital nudges upward
Profits and revenue were down at Electronic Arts for the fourth fiscal quarter, but the company is still optimistic about its digital future, as new consoles from Sony and Microsoft wait in the wings.
May 7, 2013
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Amazon's next big step: Android Appstore launches in China
As Amazon prepares to go global with its Android Appstore, the company made a huge step into the Chinese market over the weekend, launching its paid and free app download store in the country.
May 6, 2013
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'This industry's in need of a shake-up'
Tomb Raider writer and #1ReasonToBe originator Rhianna Pratchett talks improving quality of life for developers and actions speaking louder than words.
May 6, 2013
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Nintendo getting serious about mobile apps on Wii U
Amidst lagging Wii U sales, and following its Web Framework announcement at GDC, Nintendo continues laying groundwork for smartphone developers to carve out a niche on the platform.
May 6, 2013
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EA inks exclusive deal to develop 'core' Star Wars video games
EA announced today it has landed an exclusive multi-year agreement to develop and publish games based on Lucasfilms' Star Wars universe, with DICE, BioWare and Visceral leading the charge.
May 6, 2013
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Get a job: 2K is looking for a Web Security Admin
2K Games' Web Security Administrator "will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance in the area of web application security for numerous web properties."
May 3, 2013
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Spaceteam wins big at Berlin Games Festival
The iOS sci-fi party game developed by former BioWare developer Henry Smith receives its latest accolades at the 2nd Berlin International Games Festival's A MAZE. Indie Connect.
May 2, 2013
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Get a job: Activision is looking for a Tools Programmer
Activison is currently seeking someone with a solid tools programming background, looking to join a successful, highly-motivated development team as a Tools Programmer.
May 1, 2013
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Watch how Oculus Rift can put your virtual self in a game
Independent developer Kelly Weaver has combined the technology of the Oculus Rift virtual reality visor with a pair of Razer Hydra motion controllers, to create a full body awareness demo.
April 30, 2013
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Nintendo's not ready for the cloud (or the cloud isn't ready for Nintendo)
"I do not think that acquiring a cloud gaming company will in any way improve our performance." - Nintendo president Satoru Iwata doesn't believe that cloud gaming is worth investing in at this point in time.
April 30, 2013