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Oculus VR has its own developer event
In an effort to directly foster its relationship with creators, Oculus VR said today it would host a new developer-centric event this year.
July 7, 2014
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GDC Europe 2014 adds fresh talks from Oculus and Telltale Games
Designers from Telltale Games and Oculus VR join the lineup of speakers exploring the art and business of games at GDC Europe 2014 this August in Cologne.
July 7, 2014
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Video: Diverse voices sharing countless ideas in GDC 2012 Microtalks
Industry veterans like Amy Hennig, Cliff Bleszinski, and Richard Lemarchand give great, rapid-fire presentations on the theme of "Playing for Time" during the Microtalks session at GDC 2012.
July 7, 2014
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Get a job: Volition is hiring a Senior Audio Designer
Audio experts, take note: Deep Silver Volition, known for the Saints Row franchise, is seeking a senior audio designer to join them in their Champaign, Illinois offices.
July 7, 2014
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Unity support is coming to Metal on iOS 8
Earlier this month, Apple revealed Metal, a new graphics technology that it says better powers game graphics on its iOS devices. Today, popular game engine Unity has announced support for Metal is coming soon.
July 4, 2014
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Warframe studio acquired by Perfect World and... a meat supplier
Free-to-play giant Perfect World is finalizing plans to acquire Warframe studio Digital Extremes, alongside a surprising partner -- a chicken meat supplier.
July 4, 2014
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Motor World: Car Factory studio receives $4M in funding
Oh Bibi, the French studio behind popular mobile free-to-play game Motor World: Car Factory, has received 3 million euros ($4.1 million) in funding for its next game.
July 4, 2014
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Oculus dev kit sales suspended in China due to 'extreme reseller purchases'
Oculus VR has confirmed that sales of the developer kit for its upcoming virtual reality headset have been suspended in China, due to "extreme reseller purchases."
July 4, 2014
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Can joy be more 'adult' than violence?
"Adult content" rules commercial games -- but repetitive, blistering violence gets dull. Honeyslug's Ricky Haggett and Funomena's Robin Hunicke look at joy, as an alternative quality of mature games.
July 4, 2014
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Video: Designing for mystery in Kentucky Route Zero
As part of the GDC 2014 Independent Games Summit, Cardboard Computer's Jake Elliott speaks briefly about how their development process evolved to focus on creating mystery, rather than puzzles.
July 4, 2014
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World of Warcraft frontman Rob Pardo has left Blizzard
Game industry veteran and World of Warcraft lead designer Rob Pardo has quit his post as chief creative officer of Blizzard Entertainment, ending a 17-year career with the company.
July 3, 2014
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Amazon refuses to comply with FTC complaint over in-app purchases
Amazon is warning the regulatory body against filing its legal complaint against Amazon for its in-app purchase billing practices, and threatening legal action if the FTC decides to do so.
July 3, 2014