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At GDC 2017, learn how to design games so servers don't die on launch day
At GDC 2017, Riot Games' Jennie Lees and VREAL's Sela Davis (two engineers who have worked on scalable systems large and small) will provide key takeaways on how to reduce or prevent launch issues.
Feb. 1, 2017
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1979 Revolution proceeds to benefit ACLU in wake of immigration ban
'The current political messaging, which fosters fear, misinformation and xenophobia, are what Ink Stories will stand against,' said a statement from the multinational developer of 1979: Revolution.
Jan. 31, 2017
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Nintendo financials: 3DS sales offer silver lining as Wii U continues to struggle
Nintendo's financials for the nine months ending December 31, 2016, show a huge increase in profits despite tumbling sales.
Jan. 31, 2017
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Come to GDC 2017 and learn to design great reward systems for games
Forget everything you've heard about "dopamine" -- Epic Games' Ben-Lewis Evans is giving a great, well-informed talk at GDC 2017 that will empower you to build better game reward systems.
Jan. 31, 2017
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Here's a preview of GDC 2017 -- direct from the speakers themselves!
As you're planning out your GDC 2017 schedule, organizers want to make sure you have an opportunity to learn more about some of the event's great talks -- straight from the speakers themselves!
Jan. 31, 2017
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Razer just bought Android phone startup Nextbit
Green-and-black game hardware maker Razer announced today that it's acquired Nextbit, a California-based startup responsible for the "Robin" Android-powered smartphone.
Jan. 30, 2017
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Road to the IGF: Jumpsuit Entertainment's She Remembered Caterpillars
She Remembered Caterpillars fills a woodland with tiny, colorful creatures that can only advance if they're the correct color. Combining these creatures (and creating new colors) helps them pass.
Jan. 30, 2017
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Watch Tim Schafer's triumphant return to host the 2017 GDC Awards!
This will be Schafer's sixth time hosting the big Game Developers Choice Awards show, and you know what they say -- sixth time's the charm!
Jan. 30, 2017
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5 Lessons from an Indie Launch on the App Store
Five observations that I've made since launching Head of State on the App Store and Google Play in September 2016
Jan. 30, 2017
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How closing borders kills understanding, and censors art
As the US closes its borders, we lose out on opportunities for cultural understanding. Because of the border closure, no US citizen can attend the Tehran Game Convention, a huge potential stepping stone in our international game development community.
Jan. 29, 2017
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Zenimax wants $4B from Facebook over alleged Oculus tech theft
The legal battle between Zenimax and Facebook approaches an end as both sides delivered closing argument from on Thursday after weeks of proceedings.
Jan. 27, 2017
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Attend GDC 2017 and spend a whole day honing your level design skills
Designers who have worked on everything from Dishonored 2 to Hyper Light Drifter to Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be speaking as part of GDC 2017's excellent day-long Level Design Workshop!
Jan. 27, 2017