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Get a job: NetherRealm seeks a Mobile Software Engineer
The makers of Mortal Kombat are looking for an experienced mobile software engineer to join them at NetherRealm's Chicago, IL studio to build iPhone and iPad games.
June 11, 2015
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Devs react: Oculus debuts consumer Rift, teases motion controller
In the immediate wake of Oculus debuting its consumer Rift, it seems many developers are more interested in the prototype Oculus Touch motion controller teased by Palmer Luckey at the end of the show.
June 11, 2015
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Oculus debuts Rift consumer version -- and a Microsoft partnership
At its inaugural press conference today Oculus showcased the commercial version of its Rift VR headset, promised a $10 million fund for indie VR devs -- and announced a partnership with Microsoft.
June 11, 2015
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This is what Oculus' prototype motion controller looks like
Palmer Luckey briefly took the stage at Oculus' press conference today to close out the show with "one more thing" -- a presentation on the Oculus Touch, Oculus' first publicly-announced controller.
June 11, 2015
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Watch Oculus' first press conference right here at 10 AM Pacific
Oculus is hosting its first press conference today in San Francisco at 10 AM Pacific, and they're streaming it out to the world. Watch it here right now.
June 11, 2015
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First-ever FTC Kickstarter settlement, against a game campaign
The Federal Trade Commission has announced its first-ever settlement with the creator of a crowdfunding campaign gone wrong.
June 11, 2015
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Epic releases Unreal Engine 4.8, with VR tech
Today Epic Games has released the latest version of its engine -- which includes an array of improvements for working with VR tech, and the A Boy and His Kite demo from GDC.
June 11, 2015
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Sponsored: How the cloud changed the way our studio makes games
Throughout the development of Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance and some other currently-unannounced titles, Throwback Entertainment has been leveraging cloud-based technologies to improve productivity and accessibility.
June 11, 2015
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Registration is now open for GDC China 2015 in Shanghai
Registration for GDC China 2015 is now live! Don't miss your chance to reserve a place at the premier game industry event in China, taking place in Shanghai this October.
June 10, 2015
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Get a job: Hi-Rez Studios is hiring Gameplay Programmers
The developer of Smite and Tribes: Ascend seeks gameplay programmers to join the development team at Hi-Rez Studios' Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters.
June 10, 2015
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With over 4M sold, Witcher 3 handily recoups estimated $67M budget
UPDATE After 4 million sales in its first two weeks, CD Projekt Red has likely recouped the production and marketing costs of The Witcher 3, which are reported to be $67 million.
June 10, 2015
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German startup nets $2.25M to keep making eSports coaching tools
Berlin-based Dojo Madness has managed to secure $2.25 million in funding from investment firms and angel investors to to continue producing eSports coaching tools, apps and broadcast platforms.
June 10, 2015