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Report: Apple Arcade monthly subscription will cost $4.99
It's been a few months since Apple unveiled its 'Arcade' game subscription service, and while there's still no official word on pricing, recent reports suggest a monthly subscription will cost $4.99.
Aug. 20, 2019
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Sony announces it's buying Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games
Sony has announced that it's purchasing longtime PlayStation exclusives developer Insomniac Games.
Aug. 19, 2019
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Kliuless #45: Esports Expands
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I publish broadly. Opinions are mine.
Aug. 19, 2019
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Klang secures $22.3 million in funding for SpatialOS-powered MMO Seed
Klang has now raised a total of $37.42 million for Seed's development.
Aug. 15, 2019
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Discover what it takes to build great medical AR/VR/MR apps at XRDC!
Attend XRDC in October to learn firsthand what it takes to design effective AR/VR experiences that can provide meaningful benefits to the healthcare industry and improve patient outcomes!
Aug. 15, 2019
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Paradox touts positive cash flow despite record marketing and dev spend
Paradox Interactive CEO comments that the key to its business is keeping a balance between short-term profitability and investing in future projects, and he believes Paradox has done well with that so far.
Aug. 14, 2019
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Xbox head: Cloud gaming is inevitable but 'years and years' away from mainstream
"I think this is years away from being a mainstream way people play," says Xbox head Phil Spencer. "And I mean years, like years and years."
Aug. 14, 2019
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XRDC Innovation Report reveals games remain the top focus for AR/VR/MR devs
The results of this year's XRDC Innovation Report reveal that games truly are the driving focus for AR/VR/MR development, with Entertainment and Education following close behind.
Aug. 14, 2019
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The IGF 2020 call for judges is now open!
IGF organizers seek new game developers, journalists and academics to be a part of the judging body for this competition, so if you think you'd be a good fit, apply before September 3rd!
Aug. 13, 2019
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Game Music and Psychological Attachment: How Game Composers Can Enhance Virtual Presence (Pt. 2)
The 2nd of a 4-part series. Video game composer Winifred Phillips shares ideas from her GDC 2019 talk, How Music Enhances Virtual Presence. Part 2: Game Music and Psychological Attachment. Included are practical examples and video demonstrations.
Aug. 13, 2019
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ESPN, ABC delay Apex Legends tournament broadcast in wake of shootings
ESPN and ABC have delayed the broadcast of an Apex Legends tournament that was set to air this weekend, a decision ABC says was made out of respect to those impacted by recent mass shootings in the US.
Aug. 9, 2019
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Chat with Creature in the Well dev Adam Volker at 3PM EST
Chat with one of the creators of pinball-meets-Zelda hack-and-slash game Creature in the Well at 3PM EST.
Aug. 7, 2019