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Carbine Studios struck hard by NCSoft layoffs
WildStar publisher NCsoft has admitted to laying off a number of people at Carbine Studios and its other Western holdings as part of a restructuring initiative.
Oct. 23, 2014
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5 years after closing its doors, 3D Realms reopens for business
Duke Nukem developer 3D Realms effectively shut down in 2009, but now it's relaunching with a new leadership team and a plan to begin developing games again.
Oct. 23, 2014
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ESA awards $90K in game dev scholarships to promote diversity
This week $90,000 in scholarships was awarded to 30 students pursuing degrees related to game development by the charitable arm of the Entertainment Software Association.
Oct. 23, 2014
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Google now embeds information about games in search results
The dominant search company has expanded its "Knowledge Graph" program to serve up info on games from a simple search.
Oct. 23, 2014
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Get a job: Zenimax's Battlecry Studios seeks a Senior VFX Artist
Zenimax Media's Austin-based Battlecry Studios seeks an experienced visual effects artist to "develop stylistically consistent, visually impactful VFX assets" for its debut title.
Oct. 23, 2014
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Learn to make multiplatform games and protect your IP at GDC Next
Attorney Mona Ibrahim explains how to avoid IP lawsuits and Owlchemy Labs CEO Alex Schwartz reveals everything you need to know about multiplatform development at GDC Next 2014 featuring ADC.
Oct. 23, 2014
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Game Design Deep Dive: How Rogue Legacy handles tutorials without being boring
How do you teach players how to play your game without getting bogged down in boring tutorials? Rogue Legacy developer Teddy Lee shares his secrets.
Oct. 22, 2014
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What's next for Unity and its new CEO? Co-founder David Helgason explains
Today, Unity announced that co-founder and CEO David Helgason would be stepping down, to be replaced by EA veteran John Riccitiello. Gamasutra speaks to Helgason about his new role and the company's future.
Oct. 22, 2014
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Kinect for Windows SDK updated: Devs can now sell apps through Windows Store
A new, free SDK brings updated functionality to the device, including the ability to launch apps on the Windows Store -- alongside an adapter to use an Xbox One Kinect with the PC.
Oct. 22, 2014
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MyVegas studio nets $20M to make games with real-world rewards
MyVegas developer Playstudios has raised $20 million in its most recent round of funding to continue developing and operating social casino games in partnership with an array of Las Vegas casinos and businesses.
Oct. 22, 2014
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Helgason steps down as Unity CEO, and John Riccitiello steps up
Unity founder David Helgason has stepped down from his position as CEO. His replacement is none other than Unity Technologies board member John Riccitiello -- former CEO of Electronic Arts.
Oct. 22, 2014
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Another Finnish studio raises millions to make mobile games
Helsinki-based mobile game studio Small Giant Games, which is due to launch its first title next year, has managed to raise $3.1 million in investments during its most recent round of funding.
Oct. 22, 2014