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Attend GDC Europe for data-driven advice on using IAP like a champ
From designing sustainable in-app purchase systems to knowing when to license technology, these GDC Europe 2015 talks are all about equipping you to make good business decisions as a game maker.
June 4, 2015
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Get a job: Schell Games seeks an experienced Producer
Enemy Mind developer Schell Games is looking for an experienced producer with an understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies to join the team at its Pittsburgh, PA studio.
June 4, 2015
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Steam now offering refunds
"You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam -- for any reason," the popular service says, as of today. Details inside.
June 2, 2015
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GameFly launches streaming service, exclusively on Amazon's Fire TV
GameFly has launched -- in a limited fashion -- a brand new game streaming service. Packages range from $6.99 for access to seven games, to $9.99 for access to 16.
June 2, 2015
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SoftBank snaps up a bigger piece of Clash of Clans dev Supercell
Supercell (Clash of Clans) investor VC Accel has cashed out of the company entirely by selling its shares to majority stakeholder SoftBank as part of a big stock buyout deal.
June 1, 2015
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Skill-based video game mechanics okayed for Las Vegas slot machines
New law signed by Nevada's governor, Brian Sandoval, open the doors for skill-based elements in gambling machines -- and possible video game IP tie-ups.
June 1, 2015
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Texas slashes government incentives for video games and film
As the two industries clash over who gets what, a lack of compromise and heightened scrutiny from politicians means that the latest subsidies are looking very lean by previous standards.
May 29, 2015
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With Google I/O on, updates to the Android OS and tools are here
The biggest mobile platform in the world gets a boost as the search giant holds its annual conference in San Francisco. Here's the relevant link to see the latest OS preview and more.
May 28, 2015
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Come to GDC Europe and learn how Bohemia nabs DayZ cheaters
Make time to attend GDC Europe 2015 this August and learn how Bohemia Interactive fought back against cheaters during development of its hit Early Access title DayZ.
May 27, 2015
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Apple to release full Apple Watch SDK this fall, with beta soon
Apps have yet to wow reviewers and early adopters, but a new and improved SDK for the device will be released as a beta in early June.
May 27, 2015
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Oculus Rift price teased; new input solution to show at E3 in June
News out of the Code Conference comes via Oculus VR CEO Brendan Iribe, who drops a few more details on what you'll expect to pay and how the tech might evolve.
May 27, 2015
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Flash deal site sells game for $1 without developer permission
UPDATE A British indie studio and its publisher are involved in a public imbroglio over the studio's game Standpoint, which was put on sale for a minimum price of $1 at a flash deal site without permission.
May 27, 2015