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Come out to VRDC and see how CCP developed EVE: Valkyrie
Come out to VRDC and see how CCP developed EVE: Valkyrie
At the inaugural standalone VRDC in November, CCP Games' Andrew Willans will deliver a frank postmortem of EVE: Valkyrie.
Aug. 17, 2016
Konami reveals first post-Kojima Metal Gear, and it's a survival title
Konami reveals first post-Kojima Metal Gear, and it's a survival title
Konami has revealed what the first Metal Gear game without Hideo Kojima's involvement will look like, and it's a co-op survival title called Metal Gear Survive.
Aug. 17, 2016
Rift gets UK price hike as headset heads to retail in Canada and Europe
Rift gets UK price hike as headset heads to retail in Canada and Europe
The Oculus Rift will make its European and Canadian retail debut on September 20, although UK customers will now have to pay a little bit extra.
Aug. 16, 2016
Xbox Game Preview initiative heading to Windows 10 PCs
Xbox Game Preview initiative heading to Windows 10 PCs
The first game to make use of Game Preview on PC will be Rockfish Games' space shooter, Everspace -- though there's no word on when the game will actually enter the program.
Aug. 16, 2016
Intel is building its own standalone VR headset: Project Alloy
Intel is building its own standalone VR headset: Project Alloy
Intel is working on a standalone "merged reality" headset, Project Alloy, that will be compatible with Microsoft's Windows Holographic platform.
Aug. 16, 2016
Get a job: Sucker Punch seeks an experienced Systems Programmer
Get a job: Sucker Punch seeks an experienced Systems Programmer
InFamous: Second Son studio Sucker Punch is hiring an experienced coder to work as a senior systems programmer on a yet-unannounced project at its Bellevue, Washington offices.
Aug. 15, 2016
Next PS4 update bringing improved video sharing and custom folders
Next PS4 update bringing improved video sharing and custom folders
With the beta for the PS4's upcoming 4.00 update starting tomorrow, Sony has revealed what features users can expect when it finally rolls out.
Aug. 15, 2016
The challenge of taking Hitman episodic
The challenge of taking Hitman episodic
Sometimes in order to maintain success in the game industry, you have to make major changes to the way you do things.
Aug. 15, 2016
Valve shuffles around games bundled with HTC Vive
Valve shuffles around games bundled with HTC Vive
The Gallery and Zombie Training Simulator will replace Fantastic Contraption and
Aug. 12, 2016
Firefly Games targets Hollywood following $10M investment
Firefly Games targets Hollywood following $10M investment
L.A. and Shanghai-based mobile developer-publisher Firefly Games has raised $10 million to bolster the development of titles based on Hollywood IPs.
Aug. 12, 2016
Pokémon GO's Impact on Smaller Developers
Pokémon GO's Impact on Smaller Developers
App Annie reported that Pokemon GO did not have a sustained negative impact on other mobile game revenue and engagement. We tried to verify this claim with our customers... and got mixed results.
Aug. 12, 2016
Devs, submit your great ideas for a GDC 2017 Design talk
Devs, submit your great ideas for a GDC 2017 Design talk
Hey game designers, GDC officials are seeking great submissions of intriguing Design talks for the GDC 2017 Main Conference, from now through August 18th.
Aug. 11, 2016