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Come to XRDC for the inside scoop on how VR is enhancing worker safety
Come out to XRDC in October and learn how one of the world's biggest construction companies uses VR training to put participants "at risk" in a simulated environment without endangering their lives!
June 18, 2019
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Get a job: Cold Iron Studios is looking for a Senior World Builder
Cold Iron is seeking an experienced Sr. World Builder to join it in creating a shooter set in the Alien universe for consoles and PC.
June 17, 2019
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Brenda and John Romero's Empire of Sin is an emergent narrative gangster flick
Empire of Sin, Romero Games' take on 1920s turn-based tactics, has some interesting emergent narrative and gameplay elements not typical to the strategy genre.
June 14, 2019
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State of California investigates Riot for systematic gender discrimination
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed an investigation enforcement action against League of Legends maker Riot Games.
June 13, 2019
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Level up your VR game's music with tips from Owlchemy at XRDC!
Come out to XRDC at Fort Mason in October, where Owlchemy Labs audio wizard Daniel Perry will share a fun look at how you can leverage music in VR projects without breaking immersion or flow.
June 12, 2019
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A Tool for Game Accessibility and Depth Analysis – Part 2
This is the second part in a three-part series describing a method for viewing, analyzing, and comparing depth and accessibility of games. This part delves into more details.
June 12, 2019
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Get a job: New World Interactive is hiring a Head of Production
New World Interactive is looking for someone to facilitate a best-in-class game development environment as part of its Calgary-based team.
June 11, 2019
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Star Control creators no longer opposing Stardock's Star Control trademark
Stardock and Star Control creators Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III have reached a settlement that sees Ford and Reiche (as Frungy Games) withdraw their opposition of Stardock's trademark.
June 10, 2019
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Microsoft announces PC Game Pass pricing, adds to Ultimate bundle
Microsoft is pricing its standalone PC Game Pass at $10 per month, and adding it to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundle for free.
June 9, 2019
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Sony chief: 'There's no scenario where the PlayStation and Xbox platforms combine'
Sony and Microsoft have no intention of merging the worlds of PlayStation and Xbox, despite the two companies having recently joined forces to explore the world of cloud streaming and AI.
June 7, 2019
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Kliuless #38: Google Reveals Stadia Details
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I share broadly within Riot. This edition is the public version that I publish broadly every week as well. Opinions are mine.
June 7, 2019
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Get a job: Impulse Gear is hiring a Mid/Senior Environment Artist
Impulse Gear is seeking a Mid/Senior Environment Artist to help push the boundaries of its Virtual Reality worlds.Â
June 6, 2019