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Come learn about streaming VR experiences at VRDC Fall 2017!
This panel will provide insight for VR developers trying to figure out how to bring their content to wider audiences through spectating/live streaming.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Games Done Quick raises $227k for Hurricane Harvey relief
Usually a bi-annual affair, speedrunning charity Games Done Quick held an impromptu event over the weekend to raise money for the Houston food bank.
Sept. 5, 2017
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VR dev Fast Travel Games raises $2.1M
This latest funding round brings the total invested in the Stockholm-based VR studio to $2.9 million.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Opinion: GenCon and the romance of roleplaying
An examination of two tabletop RPGs (Green Ronin's Blue Rose and the 2nd edition of Apocalypse World) that stand out for emphasizing the theme of relationship-building and making it central to gameplay.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Wargaming Mobile acquires Danish casual dev Hapiti
Wargaming's fledgling mobile divison has continued its European expansion by picking up casual game developer Hapiti.co for an undisclosed fee.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Angry Birds maker Rovio confirms it's planning an IPO
The move has been heavily rumored in recent months, and now the Finnish mobile studio hopes to strengthen its position after its games division experienced its best year to date.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Lessons from Suzy Cube: Level Design Breakdown
This article is an in-depth look into the design of a level for upcoming 3D platformer, Suzy Cube. In it, we are going to examine the core concepts of the level and look at each individual section of the stage to see how they reinforce those concepts.
Sept. 5, 2017
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Get a job: Sanzaru Games is hiring a UI Artist
Sanzaru Games is looking for a talented UI Artist to join its development team in crafting visually stunning and immersive worlds in Foster City, CA.
Sept. 1, 2017
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Twitch introduces 'Extensions' suite to help foster engagement
Aside from being a fresh way to customize broadcasts, extensions also represent a notable new monetization opportunity for Twitch creators.
Sept. 1, 2017
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Games For Change expands its student game dev contest to L.A.
A new partnership with the Annenberg Foundation will help Games For Change include L.A. in its upcoming student game dev challenge, which aims to inspire kids to make games about real-world issues.
Sept. 1, 2017
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Learn how to design immersive, interactive environments at VRDC Fall 2017!
This panel will discuss the critical importance of creating believable and immersive VR worlds through four unique experience lenses, products and platforms.
Aug. 31, 2017
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We're streaming Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle at 3PM EDT
We're playing the latest collaboration between Ubisoft and Nintendo today at 3PM EDT for your viewing enjoyment.
Aug. 30, 2017