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Drawing talent to your indie studio when salaries aren't an option
"When you can’t pay people up front, you need to be able to convince them that you’re a good bet," writes Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, founder of independent studio Nine Dots.
Sept. 11, 2014
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Destiny ships $500 million on day one
Activision claims this morning that Destiny is the most successful video game franchise launch of all time, as the game shipped more than $500 million to retail stores and first-parties worldwide.
Sept. 10, 2014
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The PlayStation 4 reached 1 million sold in the UK rather quickly
Sony's PlayStation 4 console has now sold 1 million units in the UK, achieving this sales figure in around 40 weeks.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Apple's new iPhone 6 devices may have a big impact on games
Apple revealed its next generation of iPhone devices today, and the sizes of the new smartphones -- as well as what's inside them -- have some interesting implications for iOS game makers.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Apple's next mobile game platform is -- yeah, it's a watch
Apple launched another mobile game platform today, and it's small enough to strap on your wrist. Pitched as a smartphone accessory, it also presents intriguing opportunities for game developers.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Ensemble expats to make a new strategy game with Stardock's help
Sins of a Solar Empire publisher Stardock Entertainment has cut a deal with the Ensemble Studios expats at BonusXP to publish the Texas-based studio's forthcoming PC strategy title.
Sept. 9, 2014
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GameStop makes another move into the mobile market
GameStop locations across the country will begin carrying the cellular chain's products in new partnership, as GameStop continues to look to drive mobile sales.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Get a job: Blizzard seeks a User Interface Artist for Heroes of the Storm
The Southern California development studio behind the Warcraft series is looking for a UI artist for its upcoming MOBA.
Sept. 9, 2014
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GDC Next adds talks on Skulls of the Shogun and community design
Skulls of the Shogun programming wizard Borut Pfeifer and veteran community manager Matt Fairchild join the speaker lineup at GDC Next 2014 featuring ADC this November.
Sept. 9, 2014
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GDC 2015 reveals new Summits and opens call for papers
The GDC 2015 call for lectures and panels for topic-specific Summits focused on eSports, indie games, community management, free-to-play, narrative, mobile, and education ends 10/3.
Sept. 8, 2014
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Video: Clash of clones and the importance of standing out
Speaking at GDC Europe 2014, Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester explained the business advantages of originality, how to find and express your vision, why passion is unclonable, and the power of community.
Sept. 8, 2014
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FIFA on top of European software retail for first half of '14
The big games you expect are the big sellers, topped by EA's soccer game, in new pan-European data provided by research firm GfK.
Sept. 5, 2014