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Google Play Games SDK adds local multiplayer
Google's game development tools get an upgrade for local matchmaking -- across all platforms supported by its tech.
Oct. 17, 2014
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The charming heart of darkness: Former Spec Ops team's Curious Expedition
Former Spec Ops: The Line developers are building a charming roguelike hybrid about the great explorers of the 19th century -- and building an indie game is a new adventure for this former AAA team, too.
Oct. 17, 2014
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New Hampshire indies team up to build a local game dev incubator
A group of New England indie developers are working to open Game Assembly, a co-working space and incubator program for game developers in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Oct. 17, 2014
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Obituary: Planetside 2 artist John Roy
Gamasutra has learned that John Roy, a veteran artist at Sony Online Entertainment who worked on projects like Star Wars Galaxies and Planetside 2, has passed away this week.
Oct. 17, 2014
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Video: Indies, resist the urge to 'juice it or lose it'
Independent game maker Folmer Kelly explains why developers might want to avoid the temptation to "juice up" their games, especially when it comes at the expense of player immersion.
Oct. 17, 2014
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Reminder: IGF 2015 Main Competition deadline ends on Wednesday!
Don't miss the IGF deadline! Submissions for the 2015 Independent Games Festival Main Competition entries are due October 22, and Student Showcase Entries are due October 31.
Oct. 17, 2014
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Get a job: Crystal Dynamics is hiring a Senior VFX Artist
The developer of the Tomb Raider reboot is looking to hire an experienced visual effects artist to work on AAA projects in a leadership role within its Redwood City, CA studio.
Oct. 17, 2014
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Apple's latest iPads are minor improvements on last year's models
Apple trotted out a lineup of new devices today, including a slightly-upgraded version of the iPad that is better equipped to run CPU-intensive games.
Oct. 16, 2014
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Sony launches official eSports platform for the PS4
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Official League, an eSports platform for the PlayStation 4 that will utilize matchmaking to offer prizes to players of numerous big-name AAA games.
Oct. 15, 2014
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Amid GamerGate controversy, ESA speaks out against harassment in game industry
The American trade organization for the game industry -- whose major members include companies such as EA, Epic Games, and Sony -- has spoken out against online harassment campaigns.
Oct. 15, 2014
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Games are driving a growth explosion for Google Play
As Google Play begins to close the revenue gap with iOS, analytics firm App Annie reports that games are now driving nearly all of the revenue growth on the Google Play store.
Oct. 15, 2014
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Anticipation for new expansion helps boost World of Warcraft subscriptions
With a new expansion coming next month to behemoth MMO World of Warcraft, developer Blizzard says that the decade-old multiplayer game has seen a notable boost to subscription numbers in anticipation.
Oct. 15, 2014