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Zynga's latest results: Steady as she goes, under new CEO Gibeau
Zygna's new CEO presides over improved numbers in his first quarter at the tiller, as the company aims to get itself repositioned as a reliable mobile game operator.
May 4, 2016
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Riot's path to building a collegiate eSports program
We spoke to Riot Games about what developers can learn from their efforts building a collegiate League of Legends tournament.
May 3, 2016
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Naughty Dog on Uncharted 4's new multiplayer philosophy
"The idea of delivering our DLC this way was greatly influenced by the goal of having a unified community."
May 3, 2016
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Want to know how mobile games stack up? Nielsen has launched a new service
The mobile market is incredibly competitive -- and getting a leg up on the competition isn't easy. This might help.
May 3, 2016
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Antegods Development Update 6: Feedback, Colors and Dashing (but not through the snow)
Antegods is a fast-paced arena action game set in a stonepunk universe. After having shown the game to the public for the first time during GDC, we go in-depth on our experiences and learnings from this event.
May 3, 2016
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Greenlighting a Niche Game: The Long Journey Ahead
Mega Dwarf's guide to getting a niche game Greenlit.
May 3, 2016
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Oculus Rift heads to retail at Best Buy stores
The next step in VR adoption? A selected number of Best Buy stores will get Oculus Rift demo units (and units for purchase, too). A larger rollout is planned for later in the year.
May 2, 2016
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Nintendo's president gets grilled on its mobile business, NX plans
President Tatsumi Kimishima goes up in front of his company's investors -- and despite their best efforts, remains cagey about the company's future, even in the near-term.
May 2, 2016
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Australian Parliament report calls for renewed game industry funding
Australian parlimentary report recommends reinstating funding developers with grants and loans to boost the local game biz, and adding tax breaks for bigger studios.
April 29, 2016
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Sony's games business bolstered by rising PS4 sales
It's been a good year for Sony's Game and Network Services division, with sales, operating revenue, and operating income all growing year-over-year.
April 28, 2016
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YouTubers will soon be able to earn money on Content ID-disputed videos
YouTube's automated Content ID copyright protection system is set to receive an overhaul that will permit YouTubers to (potentially) earn ad revenue on videos embroiled in Content ID disputes.
April 28, 2016
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Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell cuts new deal to make mobile games
Game industry veteran Nolan Bushnell has made a deal with Dutch game company Spil Games that will see the two working together to design and launch three or more mobile games.
April 28, 2016