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Alienware remodels its Steam Machine with Windows
Earlier this year, third-party Steam Machine manufacturers expressed concern. Now, following the delay of the Steam Machine movement, one such manufacturer has refitted its machine with Windows instead.
June 11, 2014
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Dying Light's action-oriented approach to survival horror design
For developer Techland, designing for fear in Dying Light is less about suspenseful psychological horror, and more about an open world experience with few lulls, and frequent spikes of fear.
June 11, 2014
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What did they do to you?: Our women heroes problem
Spurred by the Rise of the Tomb Raider and Infamous: Last Light E3 trailers, Leigh Alexander reflects on the trend of seeing women heroes primarily through the trauma they've endured.
June 11, 2014
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Nix Hydra aims to create deep games for women
Lina Chen and Naomi Ladizinsky grabbed headlines for getting $5 million in funding for their mobile hit Egg Baby -- but what sets Nix Hydra apart is its philosophy, as revealed in this new interview.
June 11, 2014
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Kojima hopes to tackle controversial themes with AAA design
The Metal Gear creator takes full responsibility for the messages his games convey and promising to continue exploring controversial themes, even as he struggles with the demands of AAA development.
June 11, 2014
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Devolver Digital is content to keep its distance from the industry
“We have no aspirations to grow, and no aspirations to ever sell this company. This is what we want to do -- we’re hanging out with our buddies, doing something really cool. It feels like a family."
June 11, 2014
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‘Nasty, complicated’ choice design in Tales from the Borderlands
For Telltale Games and its upcoming choice-driven adventure game Tales from the Borderlands, the studio wants to convey the themes of the Borderlands universe in the decisions players make.
June 11, 2014
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Video: Brenda Romero's dream of game design mastery
Game industry veteran Brenda Romero exhorts her fellow developers to strive for greatness and shares what she's learned about mastery from Michelin-starred chefs at GDC 2014.
June 11, 2014
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Brenda Romero and The Witcher talks join GDC Europe 2014
Brenda Romero and a lead designer on The Witcher join the lineup of speakers exploring the art and business of making games at GDC Europe 2014 this August in Cologne.
June 11, 2014
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Get a job: Black Tusk seeks a Lead Multiplayer Level Designer
Black Tusk is looking for someone with multiplayer level design experience and enthusiasm for the Gears of War franchise to join them in Vancouver, British Columbia.
June 11, 2014
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E3 likely to change venue in 2016
"E3 is a world class show that deserves a world class venue. The Los Angeles Convention Center is no longer a top-tier property." - Michael Gallagher, president of the Entertainment Software Association.
June 10, 2014
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Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin has joined Oculus
Jason Rubin, co-founder of The Last of Us studio Naughty Dog, has left to join Oculus as the VR company's new head of worldwide studios.
June 10, 2014