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Huge Square Enix losses were a sign I should move on - Yoichi Wada
"The huge loss was like a voice from the heavens telling me it's time to move on." - former Square Enix president Yoichi Wada explains why he is stepping down from his management role at the Japanese publisher.
April 9, 2013
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The Last of Us dev had to specifically request female focus-testers
"The research group wasn't planning on focus-testing female players - we had to specifically request it." - Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann explains how his company had to step in during focus-testing for The Last of Us.
April 9, 2013
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Equity crowdfunding: When your players become actual investors
It's finally happened: We're seeing crowdfunded games backed not by traditional Kickstarter-like backers who only get rewards, but by small-scale investors who get a cut. Is this the future? Let's talk about it.
April 9, 2013
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Game Developer magazine closing in July 2013
Gamasutra parent company UBM Tech is announcing that, as of July 2013, Game Developer magazine will stop printing its physical edition and transition to become a Gamasutra section - details within.
April 9, 2013
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Android-based game console GameStick delayed until June
In the race to launch an Android OS-based home video game console, it looked like the GameStick had the advantage of releasing ahead of the Ouya. However, it would appear that this is no longer the case.
April 8, 2013
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Kabam moves in on Japan with $50M developer fund
With social games giant Kabam currently chasing success in China, the company is now also setting its sights on the Japanese mobile game scene with a $50 million game developer fund.
April 8, 2013
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Lodsys adds Gameloft, Gamevil and others to its in-app purchases lawsuit
A 2011 lawsuit from patent licensing firm Lodsys continues to roll onwards, as the company has now added 10 new mobile game studios to the complaint.
April 8, 2013
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Former Zynga manager sues social game company over shares lock-up
According to a lawsuit from a former Zynga product manager, the company allegedly barred employees from selling their shares following the IPO in 2011, while some executives were able to cash out early.
April 8, 2013
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Japan's retail game market grows (barely) for the first time in five years
The Japanese retail video game market grew by 1.2 percent in fiscal 2012 to $4.6 billion, marking the first time the Japanese market has grown in five years.
April 8, 2013
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Blizzard acquires IGN's eSports team
IGN Pro League was game enthusiast publication IGN's group dedicated to coverage of competitive game playing. Blizzard will use its team, assets and tech to increase its own eSports presence online.
April 8, 2013
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Leaving PopCap: Why this mobile exec is pinning hopes on indies
There's massive opportunity in mobile for indies pursuing higher production values and more innovation, says former PopCap exec Giordano Contestabile, who's joined Tilting Point studios to support that trend.
April 8, 2013
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Time to speak more openly about game development
Perhaps it's time to knock down some of the walls of secrecy, and share knowledge on a more regular basis for the betterment of the art and craft of video game development. BioWare designer Manveer Heir offers his take.
April 8, 2013