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Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple ended the 2013 fiscal year with its first earnings decline in 11 years, the company revealed this week -- although its next quarter is looking bullish.
Oct. 29, 2013
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SpyParty's vicious (and entertaining) cycle of stress and relief
SpyParty creator Chris Hecker has found himself observing human behavior, watching people wander and coalesce at parties and in crowds.
Oct. 29, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto V a sales milestone for Take-Two
Publisher Take-Two had a huge financial quarter, thanks to sales of blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto V that drove over a billion dollars in revenue.
Oct. 29, 2013
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Learn everything you need to know about the app business at ADC
Talks by App Annie on app store trends, GamesAnalytics on analytics-driven design, and Mindgrub CEO on six steps to mobile app success are just a few of the business sessions showing at ADC in LA next week.
Oct. 29, 2013
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Samsung solicits devs for its home media ecosystem
Kicking off its first ever developer conference today in San Francisco, consumer electronics heavyweight Samsung began its first major push to draw app and game devs into its growing ecosystem of interconnected products.
Oct. 28, 2013
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Nvidia Shield updates functionality with new 'Console Mode'
NVidia has rolled out a new update for its Shield handheld game system. Among the new features, the update includes a new 'Console Mode,' effectively turning the Shield into a home console.
Oct. 28, 2013
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eSports @ GDC Next includes Riot, Turtle Ent, Twitch, Day[9]
Next week's GDC Next in LA has major talks planned to discuss the explosive popularity of eSports, the data behind the events, and how your game can get in on the worldwide action.
Oct. 28, 2013
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Get a job: Goblinworks is looking for programmers
"We are seeking rock star programmers who want to work in one of the toughest game disciplines: MMO development. We can teach you the ropes, but you must come with strong programming chops."
Oct. 28, 2013
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Make apps that make life easier - including for Google Glass - at ADC
Learn how to design cutting-edge lifestyle apps in ADC talks by Trulia on its wearable tech Google Glass app, Square on Expressionist app design, and Evernote on shaping users' first impressions.
Oct. 28, 2013
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Sony hedges on one of its major PlayStation 4 launch features
Sony has announced that one of its major features for its PlayStation 4, the low-power suspend/resume mode, will not be available at launch. The feature will be added via a post-launch system update.
Oct. 25, 2013
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GDC Next highlights who to look for at GDC Play
GDC Play is coming to Los Angeles' GDC Next, with developers from Game Mechanic Studios, Kumakore, LOOT Entertainment, and other studios showcasing their games and backend tech.
Oct. 25, 2013
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GDC 2014 Summit submission deadline extended to Nov 1st
Due to repeated requests, GDC organizers have extended the call for submissions deadline to November 1, 2013 for Summits talks, which will take place during the first two days at GDC 2014 in San Francisco, CA.
Oct. 25, 2013