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GDC 2014 adds Nintendo history exhibit, trivia challenge, more
Ahead of early reg deadlines, GDC 2014 organizers have revealed a bevy of video game history exhibits, plus a 5-minute game trivia competition, a board game lounge and much more.
Jan. 29, 2014
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GDC 2014 unveils new Summit talks on mobile game design
New GDC 2014 Summit talks include Yodo1 CEO Henry Fong explaining how to find success in China with a foreign game, a guide to making a great companion app for AAA titles, and more.
Jan. 28, 2014
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Indiegogo raises $40M to expand its crowdfunding business
Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has raised $40 million in a new round of funding, with plans to expand its business globally, and put a larger focus on its mobile platform.
Jan. 28, 2014
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How indie dev Dejobaan juggles three games at once
Boston-area dev Dejobaan Games is currently working on three different games at the same time -- Drunken Robot Pornography, Drop That Beat Like an Ugly Baby, and Elegy for a Dead World.
Jan. 28, 2014
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With console laws loosened, Chinese manufacturer plans to jump into games
China's ban on consoles has loosened, and in response Chinese electronics company TCL Corp. claims to be releasing a home games console similar to the Xbox later this year.
Jan. 28, 2014
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Crackdown 2 studio among devs hoping for funding via Square Enix Collective
Crackdown 2 studio Ruffian Games is today one of three studios that has announced a new title, through which it will utilize the Square Enix Collective curated publishing platform.
Jan. 27, 2014
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Google acquires AI company founded by Theme Park creator
Google today announced that it has acquired AI tech studio DeepMind Technologies -- the company co-founded by Theme Park creator Demis Hassibis.
Jan. 27, 2014
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Microsoft has acquired Gears of War from Epic Games
Microsoft revealed today that it has acquired the rights to the Gears of War series from Epic Games, including all existing and future titles in the franchise.
Jan. 27, 2014
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Apple sold a whole lot of iPhones last quarter
Apple said Monday it sold 51 million iPhones during the October-December quarter, an all-time quarterly record, while iPad also hit record sales at 26 million units.
Jan. 27, 2014
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League of Legends breaks 27 million daily active players
Riot Games told the Wall Street Journal today that League of Legends now averages 27 million daily active players worldwide, hitting peaks of up to 7.5 million concurrent players.
Jan. 27, 2014
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Video: indie devs rant at GDC 2010
Developers from Tiger Style, thatgamecompany, Capy, SUPERBROTHERS, Team Meat and more join critics from AREA 5 and Offworld for an hour of back-to-back industry rants at GDC 2010.
Jan. 24, 2014
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First Advocacy track sessions revealed for GDC 2014
For the first time ever, all Advocacy track talks are open to all GDC passholders, including sessions about depression-proofing your studio, incorporating LGBTQ themes in your work, and more.
Jan. 24, 2014