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APA links violent games to aggression, asks devs to improve parental controls
The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Violent Media says playing violent video games is a consistent "risk factor" for increased aggressive thoughts/behaviors and decreased empathy.
Aug. 14, 2015
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A rough quarter for King still nets it $155M in profits
Candy Crush Saga maker King reported its second quarter 2015 earnings today, and the numbers are down across the board compared to both its previous quarter and the same period last year.
Aug. 13, 2015
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Capcom returns to the HD remake well for Resident Evil 2
In a video published on YouTube today, Capcom's Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed plans to develop an HD remake of the company's 1998 PlayStation survival horror game Resident Evil 2.
Aug. 12, 2015
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Xbox 360 titles could be heading to EA Access
EA Access, a PlayStation Plus-style subscription service that offers discounts on EA digital goods, downloadable trials of EA games, and access to EA titles, could soon offer Xbox 360 titles.
Aug. 12, 2015
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Shinra's cloud gaming tech makes its U.S. debut -- in Kansas City
Square Enix's cloud gaming company Shinra Technologies has launched the first North American technical beta test of its remote game-streaming platform -- for Google Fiber subscribers in Kansas City.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Being an indie in Japan isn't easy, says dev -- but it's getting better
Onion Games' Yoshiro Kimura speaks candidly about how Japan's indie scene has changed, and how his encounters with other indie developers at GDC reignited his passion for making games.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Oculus and Facebook fail to stop Zenimax lawsuit moving forward
Zenimax's lawsuit against Oculus VR and parent company Facebook is moving forward despite separate motions by both Oculus and Facebook to have it dismissed on multiple counts.
Aug. 11, 2015
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PlayStation Plus prices set to rise in Europe
PlayStation Plus prices are set to rise in Europe, with Sony confirming that the cost of its one month and three month subscription plans will be pushed up due to a change in "market conditions."
Aug. 11, 2015
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Blizzard registers trademark for Compete eSports service
A new filing for an "internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to organize and promote e-sports tournaments" has popped up.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Two resources to help you dig into the Steam Summer Sale results
What effect did the incredibly popular, yearly promotion have on game developers? Two resources break it down for your perusal.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Facebook launches native video ads for mobile apps
And if you want to put them into your game, you can do so today -- by downloading the latest version of the company's mobile ad SDK.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Rare Replay is studio's first UK no. 1 in 17 years
Rare Replay has replaced Lego Jurassic World at the top of the UK games charts to become the studio's first No. 1 title since Banjo-Kazooie hit shelves back in 1998.
Aug. 10, 2015