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After bankruptcy and layoffs, Toys 'R' Us contemplates a comeback
The folks in charge of selling off Toys 'R' Us assets after the bankrupt retailer closed nearly 1,000 stores and laid off ~33,000 people this year have decided to cancel and revamp the brand instead.
Oct. 2, 2018
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Google is testing an in-Chrome game streaming service with Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Google has unveiled Project Stream, a Chrome-based streaming service that aims to let players dive into triple-A caliber games while armed with only a web browser and powerful internet connection.
Oct. 1, 2018
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California's net neutrality legislation met with DOJ lawsuit
California enacted a law that offered what the state called “the strongest net neutrality protections in the nation,” something the Department of Justice has taken issue with.
Oct. 1, 2018
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Tencent restructures with an eye on corporate clients as games business stutters
The company, which owns League of Legends maker Riot Games and Clash of Clans creator Supercell, has endured a tough time of late due to tightening game regulations in China.Â
Oct. 1, 2018
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Chat with the developer of Wandersong today at 3PM EDT!
We're talking to the creator of Wandersong starting at 3PM EDT.
Sept. 28, 2018
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Get a job: Plastic Wax is hiring a Lead UE/VR Developer
Plastic Wax is after a veteran VR/UE Blueprint/C++ Developer to Lead its Unreal Department onsite in its waterfront studio in Rhodes, Sydney.
Sept. 28, 2018
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50 million Facebook accounts hit by account hijacking security exploit
Facebook has learned of a security vulnerability that has opened up millions of its users to account theft over the past year, though the company notes it is still investigating any impact the exploit has had to date.
Sept. 28, 2018
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Kliuless? Gaming Industry ICYMI #5
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.
Sept. 28, 2018
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GLAAD Media Awards adds award for outstanding LGBTQ-inclusive games
GLAAD has introduced a new category to its annual GLAAD Media Awards that seeks to highlight video games with outstanding, authentic, and impactful LGBTQ characters or storylines.
Sept. 26, 2018
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XRDC speaker Q&A: Charles Yust on the potential of interactive AR exhibits
Charles Yust, principal design technologist at frog, gives a preview of his upcoming XRDC talk about the power of interactive AR exhibits in museums.
Sept. 24, 2018
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Destiny 2 devs explain the evolution of Gambit's combo PvP and PvE play
Gambit aims to merge the mostly-separate player-vs-player and player-vs-everything sides of Destiny 2, but its creation didn't come without its fair share of struggles.
Sept. 24, 2018
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Kliuless? Gaming Industry ICYMI #4
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.
Sept. 21, 2018