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Chat with one of WWI game 11-11: Memories Retold's designers at 3PM ET
Tune into the GDC Twitch channel to discuss the making of 11-11: Memories Retold starting at 3PM ET.
Nov. 16, 2018
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Rovio looking to 'accelerate growth' with new games as Angry Birds 2 revenue climbs
The Angry Birds dev saw increased profits and nearly-static revenue year-over-year at the close of Q3, and CEO Kati Levoranta says the need to launch new games to supplement live projects is clear.
Nov. 16, 2018
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Get a job: Playful Corp is looking for a UI Designer
As a UI Designer, you will work closely with the Directors to conceptualize, mock-up, and execute the visual interface designs to support Playful Corp's games.
Nov. 13, 2018
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Obituary: Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee passes away at 95
Stan Lee, an influential player in the rise of Marvel Comics and one of the minds behind many iconic superhero series like Spider-Man and the X-Men, has passed away at the age of 95.
Nov. 12, 2018
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Lord of the Rings Online returns to its 2007 roots with official 'Legendary Server'
Lord of the Rings Online has opened up a 'Legendary Server' that rolls the modern version of the game back (in some ways) to match the world offered way back in 2007 when the game first launched.
Nov. 9, 2018
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Kliuless? #11: Diablo Fans Feel Blizz-Conned
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I share with other Rioters, including Riot’s senior leadership. This edition is the public version that I publish broadly every week as well. Opinions are mine.
Nov. 9, 2018
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Twitch users spent 34M hours watching Black Ops 4 on launch week
Twitch viewers spent around 34 million hours watching Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 during the multiplayer shooter's launch week.
Nov. 7, 2018
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Video: How to utilize different types of game randomness
In this GDC 2018 talk, Mars International's Geoff Engelstein examines the different types of game randomness, when each type is useful, and how to generate and use them in a board game context.
Nov. 7, 2018
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Conflict0: Revolution - Designing an Intelligent Artificial IntelligenceÂ
This post cover through the lens of a game designer the way we created a fun to interact with Artificial Intelligence in our last turn-based strategy title.
Nov. 7, 2018
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Current and former employees file class action lawsuit against Riot Games
A class action lawsuit was filed against Riot Games yesterday by one current and one former employee, who allege that Riot allowed gender-based discrimination.
Nov. 6, 2018
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Video Game Deep Cuts: Diablo's Deltarune... To The Stars? 2
This week's highlights include the top news from Blizzcon around Diablo and other devilish titles, Toby Fox's Deltarune & his radical transparency, and Marty O'Donnell talking 'The Music Of The Spheres', among many other great stories & videos.
Nov. 5, 2018
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Kliuless? #10: Epic Dreams & Fortnitemares
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I share with other Rioters, including Riot’s senior leadership. This edition is the public version that I publish broadly every week as well. Opinions are mine.
Nov. 2, 2018