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LINE Corp raises $1.1 billion in 2016's largest tech IPO
Japanese mobile messaging platform LINE Corp began trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, raising $1.1 billion in gross proceeds and becoming the largest tech IPO in 2016
July 15, 2016
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Survey: Devs are growing happier with the state of video game tax breaks in Europe
Today GDC Europe officials dig deeper into the results of the 4th annual European State of the Industry Survey, which offers insight into how European devs feel about the state of tax incentives for game development in Europe.
July 15, 2016
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Check out the 2016 Game Career Guide right now!
Looking to advance your career in the video game industry? The annual Game Career Guide for 2016 is available right now for you to check out -- for free!
July 14, 2016
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At GDC Europe, learn to use live events to amp up your mobile game
At GDC Europe Space Ape Games cofounder Simon Hade will show you how you can sustain and grow your mobile game through live ops -- without tying up a lot of talent.
July 13, 2016
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PlayStation's Richard Marks, Funomena's Robin Hunicke join VRDC board
PlayStation's Richard Marks, Funomena's Robin Hunicke and Road to VR's Ben Lang join the VRDC advisory board, where they will help program sessions for the November conference in San Francisco.
July 13, 2016
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Unexpected Narrative: Part 4
Story can be found in unexpected places in games. In this article series, I will discuss my thoughts on finding narrative in surprising places, and applying those structures to your own games.
July 13, 2016
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Blizzard casts silence on abusive World of Warcraft players
Blizzard's new silencing tool will prevent abusive players from participating in open chat channels, as well as some of World of Warcraft's other key social features.
July 12, 2016
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Nearly 4 months later, Oculus says all Rift pre-orders have shipped
Heads up, VR devs: Oculus has finally shipped Rift headsets to everyone who pre-ordered one, nearly four months after launch, and now it's laid out dates for this year's Oculus Connect dev conference.
July 12, 2016
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There's a lesson in this image. Somewhere.
Yes, there’s a clear lesson in this image and it’s about Steam Greenlight. More specific, it’s about the first days of your campaign.
July 12, 2016
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Here's The Honest Secret to "Surviving" The Indiepocalypse
Nicholas Laborde, the "business guy" at indie developer Raconteur Games, gives his #1 secret to surviving the indiepocalypse.
July 12, 2016
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Nintendo shares up as Pokemon Go heads toward global launch
Nintendo's shares have soared thanks to the early success of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality mobile title that challenges players to scour the world to catch 'em all.
July 11, 2016
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Pokémon Go international release delayed due to server issues
Niantic's John Hanke tells Business Insider that the rollout is "paused" as the company works to resolve connection errors that have plagued Pokémon Go since launch.
July 8, 2016