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Get a job: Retro Studios seeks a Tools Engineer
Nintendo-owned developer Retro Studios (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) is looking to hire a multi-talented programmer to serve as a Tools Engineer at its Austin, TX studio.
Sept. 5, 2014
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Microsoft offering free game to new U.S. Xbox One buyers
For a week this September, U.S. buyers are being enticed into picking up Xbox One consoles by a free game.
Sept. 4, 2014
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Tomb Raider scribe Rhianna Pratchett on the writer's struggle
"You've always got the voices in your head that worry that you're not good enough, you're a fraud, you're just making it up as you go along, which is really what writing is anyway."
Sept. 4, 2014
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Shadow of the Colossus riding to the movies once again
Film adaptation of critical darling from Ico creator Ueda is once again under development at Sony as a major film -- the first news on the project since 2009.
Sept. 4, 2014
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A path forward for the UK game industry
UK games industry trade body Ukie launched its new Policy Manifesto this week, a set of action points that the organization hopes will encourage the UK government to look into furthering the games industry.
Sept. 3, 2014
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City of Heroes is gone, but independent devs in talks to bring it back
A team of developers who are working on a spiritual sequel to the ill-fated MMO City of Heroes have been talking to publish NCsoft about the possibility of utilizing the City of Heroes IP.
Sept. 3, 2014
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Mobile game revenue keeps growing as Android adoption heats up
Global consumer spending on mobile games continues to grow at a remarkable rate as more people migrate to smartphones and tablets, according to a new App Annie report.
Sept. 3, 2014
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SOWN, Indie Game Area developers chosen for Tokyo Game Show 2014
The Tokyo Game Show organizers have chosen those developers who will be showing their games at the Sense of Wonder Night and Indie Game Area portions of the upcoming game show.
Sept. 1, 2014
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Nintendo pushing amiibo figurines alongside Smash Bros. launch
Nintendo has revealed more details about its upcoming amiibo figurines, with a big push for the brand planned alongside the launch of the new Super Smash Bros.
Aug. 29, 2014
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Video: #1ReasonToBe inspires European devs at GDC Europe 2014
GDC Europe 2014 saw the triumphant European debut of one of the most popular GDC sessions: the #1ReasonToBe panel, a raucous celebration and exploration of gender and alternative voices in games.
Aug. 29, 2014
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IGDA working on offering resources for harassed devs
The International Game Developers Association responds to our questions about its stance on the recent spate of online harassment that has been afflicting developers and other industry members.
Aug. 29, 2014
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Standalone Kinect for Xbox One available from this October
Earlier this year, Microsoft launched the Kinect-less Xbox One in a bid to offer more options when purchasing the console. Now the company will make the Kinect available as a standalone product.
Aug. 28, 2014