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PlayStation Plus hits 7.9 million subscribers
Sony's paid game network service, required for many online games on the PS4, has begun to grow more rapidly this generation.
Nov. 3, 2014
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Nintendo reconsidering its policy of region-locking games
The 3DS doesn't allow users to play games bought in a different territory -- but President Iwata says the company's considering the issue.
Nov. 3, 2014
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What is creativity? Raph Koster demystifies innovation and imagination
At GDC Next today, veteran game designer Raph Koster aimed to demystify creativity in game design, and give practical tips on how to be creative.
Nov. 3, 2014
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When it comes to game design, innovation isn't job no. 1
Tadhg Kelly argued at GDC Next today that successful game design isn’t necessarily about reinventing the wheel, but embracing past successful game designs, extending them, and cross-pollinating with other designs.
Nov. 3, 2014
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Surprising no-one, Bethesda cancels Prey 2
Bethesda has officially cancelled development of first-person shooter Prey 2, as the company says that it simply wasn't good enough quality.
Oct. 31, 2014
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How on Earth did Mike Bithell score Andy Serkis for Volume?
Mike Bithell, the British developer behind Thomas Was Alone, has managed to bag actor Andy Serkis for the voice of villain Guy Gisborne in upcoming stealth game Volume.
Oct. 31, 2014
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Sony posts hefty losses, although its PlayStation business is not the problem
Sony posted significant losses for the last fiscal quarter, although the company's PlayStation business was not the problem.
Oct. 31, 2014
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Sega swings to losses, citing 'sluggish consumer spending'
Sega saw a swing to losses during the first half of this fiscal year, due to what the company described as "sluggish consumer spending."
Oct. 31, 2014
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How a mobile studio's fight for survival ended with a $500K investment
Traplight Games was founded back in 2010 by three game industry veterans. While the team aimed to create their own original games, they soon found themselves collaborating with other bigger studios...
Oct. 31, 2014
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Denis Dyack is still making his Eternal Darkness followup
Denis Dyack, formerly the founder of Silicon Knights and most recently Chief Creative Officer of Precursor Games, has revealed his next move: an all-encompassing entertainment company.
Oct. 31, 2014
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'de Blob found a new home today'
If you thought all of THQ's assets had been sold off by now, think again. Nordic Games today announced that it has purchased the IP rights to the de Blob franchise.
Oct. 31, 2014
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Nintendo details first 'quality of life' device
Nintendo has detailed its plans for the "quality of life" products it teased earlier this year, revealing a device that will apparently help with sleep disorders.
Oct. 30, 2014