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Minecraft multiplayer goes cross-platform under Microsoft's watch
Now that Microsoft owns Minecraft, it announced today that the massively popular game will be opened up to allow for cross-platform multiplayer mine crafting. Yes, that includes VR platforms too.
June 13, 2016
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EA emphasizes eSports, announces charity initiative during EA Play
Electronic Arts announces a new charity initiative and expansions to its tournament system while showing off new games at EA Play.
June 12, 2016
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Bethesda announces resurrection of long-delayed sequel to Prey
Bethesda announces long-delayed sequel to Prey, previously in development at Human Head studios, now in the hands of Arkane Studios.
June 12, 2016
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Bethesda announces VR integration with Fallout 4, Doom
Bethesda finally gets into the VR game, and brings two of its biggest titles to the platform.
June 12, 2016
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Google's fledgling AR tech has its first commercial game
The first game that incorporates Google's augmented reality technology has a release date and compatible hardware.
June 9, 2016
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The Division dev upgrades to permanent bans for first-time cheaters
Ubisoft intensifies its efforts to crack down on cheaters in The Division,will now permanently ban players upon first offense.
June 9, 2016
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Report: Global games revenue to grow nearly 5% every year through 2020
A report from accounting firm PwC attributes increased revenue to more microtransactions and add-on content.
June 8, 2016
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Investors pour another $4.5M into PC gameplay capture service Forge
Forge, that PC gameplay clip-sharing startup that launched early this year, has now raised another $4.5 million in funding from longtime backer True Ventures and other investors.
June 8, 2016
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Ex-SOE devs join ex-Square Enix president to form Hero Machine
There's a new indie outfit in San Diego: Hero Machine Studios, cofounded by former Square Enix America chief Mike Fischer alongside former Sony Online Entertainment devs Mat Broome and Kevin McPherson.
June 8, 2016
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Next Xbox One updates bringing Cortana and Windows marketplace unification
The next Xbox One updates, both of which will land this summer, will bring Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant to consoles and start bridging the gap between the Xbox and Windows Stores.
June 6, 2016
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Join Gamasutra at the InnoGames Jam at Gamescom!
Gamasutra is joining the inaugural InnoGames Jam at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany this August as a media partner, and you should come too!
June 3, 2016
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Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring a Technical Artist
The Call of Duty studio is looking for a technical artist to specialize in materials and lighting and work alongside the team at the company's Woodland Hills, CA offices.
June 3, 2016