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Get a job: Runic Games is hiring a VFX Artist
Game Developer - 7 Aug 2014 22:08
Torchlight developer Runic Games seeks an artist interested in "creating compelling and dynamic real-time visual effects" using Photoshop and 3DS Max to work in its Seattle, WA studio. ...
Asus Reminds Gamers About The G550JK, GX500 Gaming Laptops
Cinema Blend - 7 Aug 2014 03:35
Sometimes some really neat gadgets, gizmos and gaming gear gets swept under the rug of news coverage after all the dust is settled and everyone has packed up their bags and gone home. Well, that's sort of what happened w...
Diablo 3 PS4 And Xbox One: How To Import Characters
Cinema Blend - 7 Aug 2014 17:29
Blizzard revealed this week that Diablo 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 characters can be imported into the upcoming Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition along with all of their progress and items. You can even transfer them to the PS4 an...
Transformers 4 Passes $1B at Global Box Office
IGN - 7 Aug 2014 23:42
While it's made less domestically than its predecessors, it's been a different story overseas for Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Women Spend More Time and Money on Mobile Games Than Men
IGN - 7 Aug 2014 23:38
Also find out which genres appeal more to each gender.
Watch EA's Gamescom Press Conference Here
Game Spot - 7 Aug 2014 23:31
The European games conference Gamescom, the show that's rivaled only by E3 in terms of blockbuster reveals and new game footage, is coming next week. And just like at E3, there are going to be several big press conferenc...
Three-part dev diary reveals inspirations behind Far Cry 4
Joystiq - 7 Aug 2014 23:30
In lieu of traditional developer's diaries, Ubisoft and Vice Media have joined forces to create something of a miniature documentary that follows the people behind Far Cry 4 as they visit Nepal. While not as informative ...
Oops: Square Enix Launches Dragon Quest 4 as "Dargon Quest" on iOS [Update]
Game Spot - 7 Aug 2014 23:15
Update: After being released (App Store link) in the US with the same Dargon Quest name, Square Enix was forced to release an update to the app in order to fix its name. The game now shows up as Dragon Quest IV, as it sh...
Mass Effect creator Casey Hudson leaves BioWare's orbit
Joystiq - 7 Aug 2014 23:12
Casey Hudson, longtime BioWare employee and executive producer of the Mass Effect series, has departed the company, Studio General Manager Aaryn Flynn revealed on the BioWare Blog. It doesn't sound like Hudson is leaving...
Destiny Not Getting "Major Changes" After Last Month's Beta
Game Spot - 7 Aug 2014 23:05
Destiny's beta was a "tremendous success" and will lead to changes being made prior to the full game's release on September 9. If you're hoping for those changes to be substantial, however, it sounds as if you'll be disa...
'We aspire to do better': Zynga releases lukewarm financials
Game Developer - 7 Aug 2014 23:02
Zynga has been working to reposition a business that was traditionally focused on desktop browsers to one that is able to compete on mobile devices. But the ongoing transition isn't easy. ...
Zynga Sports 365 is social dev's sports series, stars Tiger Woods
Joystiq - 7 Aug 2014 23:00
Zynga announced a new category of games in its catalog today, Zynga Sports 365. As indicated by the name, the "multi-game brand" covers new ground for the developer by introducing mobile sports games to its repertoire, s...
Mass Effect Director Casey Hudson Leaves BioWare
Game Spot - 7 Aug 2014 23:00
Calling it "without a doubt the most difficult decision of [his] career," BioWare executive producer Casey Hudson announced today that he is leaving the EA-owned developer. Hudson is best known for his work as the direct...
Azure Striker Gunvolt Approved By Nintendo of America
N4G - 7 Aug 2014 22:35
The North American version of Azure Striker Gunvolt has gotten through lotcheck.
Star Citizen Arena Commander Multiplayer Module Released For Backers
Cinema Blend - 7 Aug 2014 22:30
On the up-and-up, anyone who managed to back the game has been granted some access to the multiplayer arena module. This means you can test out the flight mechanics, get a whiff of the high-end visual effects and try out...
SNK sues Square Enix, claims copyrighted material in manga
Joystiq - 7 Aug 2014 22:30
Authorities in Japan are investigating the claim that Square Enix uses copyrighted SNK characters without permission in the manga High Score Girl. SNK filed a lawsuit against Square Enix in May, and police visited Square...
Battlefield 4, Wing Commander 3 Now Free To Download
Cinema Blend - 7 Aug 2014 22:28
EA is giving out two free games this week. PC gamers can now download Battlefield 4 and Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger for a limited time.Click To
Upcoming Tomb Raider Motion Capture Orders of Magnitude More Detailed
IGN - 7 Aug 2014 22:15
The next Tomb Raider is hoping to bring a level of realism orders of…
Shovel Knight's stats on Steam sales, player engagement, social
Game Developer - 7 Aug 2014 22:14
On how players buy and play Shovel Knight: "We hope what we've provided here can be a stepping stone for everyone to understand the numbers behind a game launch." ...
The Road Not Taken Review [Gamer Headlines]
N4G - 7 Aug 2014 22:12
Gamer Headlines: The Road Not Taken is a newly released puzzle game that also happens to be free on PlayStation Network this month. The game brings a lot of charm with its move-and-match puzzle structure, though it may f...
Peter Molyneux's Godus Out Today on iOS, Is The "Hardest, Most Amazing" Game He's Ever Made
Game Spot - 7 Aug 2014 22:07
Fable creator and industry veteran Peter Molyneux has a new game out today and it's the "hardest, most amazing" project he has ever worked on. Available now in the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch is Godus, a f...
Veyron, Enzo among new additions to Forza Horizon 2 garage
Joystiq - 7 Aug 2014 22:00
With the September debut of Forza Horizon 2 rapidly approaching, developer Playground Games has unveiled 31 more vehicles slated to appear in the open-world racer. Unlike the initial deluge of cars revealed last month, P...