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Valve and ESPN get cozy in new eSports deal
The popularity of eSports continues to attract traditional sports organizations like ESPN, who is partnering with Valve to stream the Dota 2 International via its streaming and broadcast channels.
July 17, 2014
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Report: Microsoft to wind down Xbox Entertainment Studios
UPDATE Re/code reports that documentary and TV production house Xbox Entertainment Studios will be shut down as part of Microsoft's restructuring -- after it wraps up work on its current projects.
July 17, 2014
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Mario Kart 8 a best-seller, as Sony beats Microsoft despite price drop
Nintendo reveals healthy physical and digital sales numbers for its flagship Wii U title, while Microsoft's boast that Xbox One sales doubled is thrown into shadow.
July 17, 2014
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Atari makes good on its LGBT promises with Pridefest
Today Atari announced Pridefest, a mobile game that lets players build and launch their very own pride parade.
July 17, 2014
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Former dictator not too happy about his appearance in Call of Duty
A former military dictator who once found refuge in the Vatican Embassy in a bid to escape the U.S. Army has filed a lawsuit against Activision stating that the publisher has used his likeness in a Call of Duty game without his consent.
July 16, 2014
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GDC Europe debuts VR, #1ReasonToBe talks; last day for early reg!
As the deadline for GDC Europe early reg. looms, organizers highlight some of its most interesting talks on topics like Sony's Project Morpheus, #1ReasonToBe, the history of Ninja Theory and a postmortem on Broken Sword.
July 16, 2014
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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick almost got fired over stock deal
Court documents reveal that management at Vivendi were on the verge of ousting Kotick over a deal -- that's now the focus of a lawsuit -- that allowed his group to grab up Activision stock.
July 16, 2014
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Yo-kai Watch 2 a big success for Level-5
Second game in original franchise sells 1.3 million copies in its first week -- while the series' first game is still parked in the top 5.
July 16, 2014
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Call of Duty veterans form VR-focused Reload Studios
A group of former Call of Duty design veterans has formed a new studio in Los Angeles, with a focus on creating experiences for virtual reality devices.
July 15, 2014
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Saints Row studio wants cash incentives to stay in downtown Champaign
Saints Row studio Volition has asked the city of Champaign, Illinois, for around $200,000 in incentives, otherwise the company says it may have to move its headquarters.
July 15, 2014
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Prominent YouTuber makes paid-for video disclosure more explicit
Popular YouTube broadcaster John "TotalBiscuit" Bain has publicly committed to change his business practices so that all promo videos will start with a disclosure splash screen.
July 15, 2014
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LeapFrog announces LeapTV, a new console for young kids
The LeapTV will offer cartridge and download games, motion and traditional controls, and sell for $150 this fall.
July 15, 2014