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Artist claims she invented Angry Birds, files complaint seeking compensation
A Seattle artist claims that she invented the Angry Birds IP years before Rovio launched the first in its popular bird-flinging video game series, and now she's looking for compensation.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Twitch goes all-in on game streams, shutting down Justin.tv
The popular video games site started as one channel in a general-purpose streaming service; now, it's telling its non-game users to go find a new home, as all other streams are shut down.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Free Madden NFL comes in an Xbox One bundle this August
It's one of the hottest-selling games every year, and somehow Microsoft and EA hashed out a deal to provide it free-of-charge to new buyers.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Q&A: Brian Fargo shares lessons learned in developing Wasteland 2
'It’s only been 20 years I’ve been trying to get here. It wouldn’t have happened if not for crowdfunding.'
Aug. 5, 2014
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Konami sees profits rise thanks to Metal Gear and mobile games
Konami saw an increase in profits and revenue during its most recent financial quarter, thanks in part to strong continuing sales of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a slew of mobile titles.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Gone Home studio rebrands and staffs up for new project
The studio formerly known as The Fullbright Company has changed its name and is looking to bring on two additional developers to work on the company's next project.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Take-Two reduces losses as it delays Evolve to 2015
Take-Two Interactive today reported reduced losses for its most recent financial quarter, predicting a positive outlook for the year and delaying Turtle Rock's shooter Evolve to next February.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Blizzard pushes Activision to record digital numbers in big quarter
UPDATE: Added comments from earnings call. Activision Blizzard had a better-than-expected second quarter on the back of a big digital sales boost, powered primarily by Blizzard's games.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Reminder: GDC Europe online registration closes tomorrow
With just a day left until registration closes on August 6 at Midnight UTC, GDC Europe organizers are offering a special registration discount code and a roundup of conference highlights.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Get a job: Turbine is hiring a Senior UI Artist
The house responsible for Lord of the Rings Online and the Infinite Crisis MOBA needs a senior UI artist to work on mobile projects in its Needham, Massachusetts office.
Aug. 5, 2014
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Tropico 5 banned in Thailand, as it 'might affect peace and order'
Tropico 5 from Haemimont Games has been banned in Thailand, as the military junta government in Thailand believes that the game's storyline "might affect peace and order in the country."
Aug. 4, 2014
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This Week in Video Game Criticism: Do You Really Need Game Jams?
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Lana Polansky on topics ranging from Destiny's one critical design flaw to a rejection of game jams.
Aug. 4, 2014