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AR game restrictions ruled unconstitutional by district judge
A Wisconsin ordinance decreeing that augmented reality developers must get special permits if their apps encourage play in county parks has been ruled unconstitutional by a district judge.
July 21, 2017
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UK devs doubling down on tax relief as payouts rise by 60 percent
More UK developers than ever are being helped out by video games tax relief, with the latest government figures showing that £73M was paid out over the past year.
July 20, 2017
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Microsoft's earnings continue to rise, despite lagging Xbox hardware sales
Microsoft's latest earnings report suggests its Xbox software and services businesses appear to be on an upswing even as revenue from sales of Xbox consoles slips ahead of the Xbox One X debut.
July 20, 2017
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Learn about the development of Gigantic today at 3PM EDT
We're chatting with some of the folks behind Motiga's Gigantic today at 3PM EDT.
July 19, 2017
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Inaugural Xbox Live Creators Program games hit digital shelves
The first batch of games published under Microsoft's Xbox Live Creators Program have appeared in the Xbox Store's Creators Collection corner.
July 19, 2017
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Register now for VRDC Fall 2017, because prices go up next week!
This is important because if you're thinking about attending VRDC Fall 2017 this September, you should register now at a discounted rate to save up to $400!
July 19, 2017
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Splash Damage and Wargaming partner up for multiplayer projects
UK studio Splash Damage has agreed a deal to develop new multiplayer titles with World of Tanks creator, Wargaming.
July 18, 2017
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Get a job: Be a Sr. Game Designer at Gamehouse
Gamehouse is looking for an experienced Game Designer to join its studio in the heart of Eindhoven and helm designing efforts for both current and future projects.
July 18, 2017
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Silicon Void’s Progression System: The Development Cycle
Discussing the primary progression mechanic of Silicon Void, starting from the motivation - encourage players to try new combinations of abilities - through iteration and early mistakes, up to its current implementation.
July 18, 2017
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RuneScape is going multi-platform as a mobile MMORPG
Developer Jagex has laid plans to make the full version of its massively multiplayer online game playable on smartphones, complete with cross-platform play between PC and mobile.
July 17, 2017
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Tacoma dev argues less can be more when it comes to non-player characters
Fullbright co-founder Karla Zimonja makes her case for the limited amount of NPCs found in Tacoma and Gone Home.
July 17, 2017
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Game design tips from the developers of X-Wing Miniatures
Watch our conversation with the developers of X-Wing Miniatures if you want some exceptionally insightful design tips.
July 14, 2017