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GDC Europe 2016 starts next week, so get ready!
With GDC Europe 2016 kicking off next week in Cologne, Germany, organizers would like to briefly highlight some of the things you should know about before you get to the show!
Aug. 11, 2016
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How RimWorld fleshes out the Dwarf Fortress formula
"I was fascinated by how the player and game could work together to create a narrative in Dwarf Fortress. I wanted to push that even further, and do it in a way that's approachable."
Aug. 11, 2016
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Get a job: Be a Producer at Cryptic Studios
The Star Trek Online dev is looking for producers to work closely with programmers and artists at Cryptic's Los Gatos, CA office to make sure everything comes together smoothly.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Former PlayStation exclusive Rime gets new publisher
Cel-shaded adventure title and former PlayStation exclusive, Rime, has resurfaced with a new publisher and tentative release date.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Microsoft acquires streaming platform Beam to make Xbox Live 'more social'
Microsoft has acquired Seattle-based streaming service Beam for an undisclosed fee, with a view to integrating the platform into its Xbox family.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Former RedLynx boss appointed CEO of Alan Wake dev, Remedy
Former RedLynx boss Tero Virtala has been appointed CEO of Alan Wake and Quantum Break developer, Remedy Entertainment.
Aug. 11, 2016
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WISER is a new pro speakers bureau for women in games and tech
The Open Gaming Alliance has partnered with Unity to open a dedicated women's speaker bureau in an effort to support more women speaking about the areas of their expertise at industry events.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Gambling on eSports under new scrutiny by UK Gambling Commission
The UK's Gambling Commission has published a discussion paper outlining its concerns about unlicensed gambling using virtual game goods with real-money value -- especially on eSports.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Are paid apps dead? There's only 1 among the US 50 top-grossing, and it's Minecraft
Even when you narrow down to focus only on the 50 top-grossing mobile games in the US, Minecraft: Pocket Edition is the only premium entry -- the rest are free-to-play games.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Predicting the next American President with Merica Match
Can a game predict the result of the 2016 American presidential election? Shiny Shoe's new game Merica Match tries to answer the question.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Oil it or Spoil it!
Rusty game mechanics will annoy your players. Let's find out how to improve user experience by sanding off rough edges and applying game design "Oil."
Aug. 11, 2016
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Tracing my Troubles with Telltale Games
Telltale Games was one of my favorite developers during the 00's, but today's post looks at how their structure has changed and moved away from my adventure game preference.
Aug. 11, 2016