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Report: Japanese internet giant Softbank picks up $4B stake in Nvidia
Japanese internet giant Softbank has purchased a $4 billion stake in computer tech manufacturer, Nvidia.
May 25, 2017
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GameStop's sales rise on the back of Nintendo's Switch, even as profits slip
In the first quarter of GameStop's fiscal 2017 game software sales (both new and pre-owned) fell, but hardware sales rose nearly 25% -- thanks largely to Nintendo's new Switch console.
May 25, 2017
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Mobile dev Motorious Entertainment secures $900k investment
This latest cash infusion comes just ahead of the summer release of the studio's first game, a mobile title based on the Top Gear series.
May 24, 2017
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We're hosting a panel on accessibility in progression-driven games at 6PM EDT
How can game developers help disabled players see all the cool stuff in their game? We're hosting a panel on accessibility design today at 6PM EDT.
May 24, 2017
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Learn about the design challenges of developing VR experiences at VRDC Fall 2017
Organizers of the Virtual Reality Developers Conference are excited to highlight two intriguing sessions for VRDC Fall 2017 from veteran game dev Noah Falstein and two Raw Data devs.
May 24, 2017
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Tomorrow is your last day to get a VRDC Fall 2017 pass at the cheapest price!
VR enthusiasts, take note: the deadline to register early for VRDC Fall 2017 at the lowest possible price ends tomorrow, May 24th at 11:59 PM Pacific!
May 23, 2017
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Microsoft's Project Scorpio console will also debut in China this year
This week Microsoft confirmed that its next Xbox console, which is still publicly branded "Project Scorpio" and expected to debut later this year, will also launch in China before the end of 2017.
May 23, 2017
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Hitman developer IO Interactive makes layoffs to secure future
Hitman developer IO Interactive has made an unspecified number of layoffs in an attempt to secure its future.
May 23, 2017
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Departed Kerbal Space Program devs now work at Valve
UPDATE A number of the Kerbal Space Program developers who departed KSP studio Squad in 2016 now work at Valve, according to former Valve staffer Roger Lundeen.
May 22, 2017
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Rockstar delays Red Dead 2 to 2018, giving devs more breathing room this holiday
Citing a need for "some extra time", Rockstar's delay means one less highly-anticipated game launching this holiday season, a period that's typically packed to the brim with high-profile releases.
May 22, 2017
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Keyword expands art service line-up with $6M Strongbox purchase
Game service provider Keywords has been splashing the cash again, this time picking up art asset specialist Strongbox for $6 million.
May 22, 2017
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Chat with World to the West's lead designer today at 3PM EDT
We're streaming World to the West and chatting with the game's lead designer today at 3PM EDT.
May 19, 2017