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Video: A practical guide to porting your indie game to consoles  
by Staff [05.23.18]
At GDC 2018 PlayEveryWare's Thomas O'Connor shines a light on the technical and administrative work that goes into getting a console game out the door.
Console/PC, Indie, Production, Video, Vault
The future of PlayStation may be portable, says Sony exec 2
by Bryant Francis [05.23.18]
According to PlayStation boss John Kodera, the possibility of PlayStation embracing portable games may again be a part of the company's future.
Console/PC, Design, Business/Marketing
Sony takes a page from Microsoft by licensing customizable PS4 gamepad 1
by Alex Wawro [05.23.18]
While Sony previously tried licensed 'pro' PS4 controllers in Europe, the upcoming Scuf controller is the first licensed PS4 gamepad to do away with the DualShock 4's trademark parallel analog sticks.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Don't Miss: How RuneScape maintains its prolific update schedule  
by Staff [05.23.18]
In this 2016 GDC session, Jagex's Conor Crowley covers how the development team for RuneScape moved from an established development process to multiple agile cross-disciplined teams without missing an update.
Console/PC, Social/Online
Jagex shutting down RuneScape Classic after 17 years 2
by Alissa McAloon [05.23.18]
RuneScape developer Jagex has announced that it will shut down RuneScape Classic on August 6, 2018, ending support for the early online game 17 years after its first launch.
Console/PC, Social/Online
Nintendo is selling a dock-free 'Second Set' Switch bundle in Japan  
by Alissa McAloon [05.23.18]
Nintendo is selling a slightly cheaper Switch bundle that doesn’t include a dock or an AC Adapter to help the Switch become a multiple-units-per-home device.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Chat with Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire director Josh Sawyer at 3PM EDT  
by Bryant Francis [05.23.18]
We're streaming Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and chatting with the game's director at 3PM EDT.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Minecraft surpasses 100M users in China on PC and mobile  
by Chris Kerr [05.23.18]
The Chinese version of Mojang's blocky builder is a free-to-play release, and is operated by internet technology outfit NetEase. 
Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Business/Marketing
Sony: The next PlayStation is another three years away 3
by Chris Kerr [05.23.18]
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, the Japanese console maker revealed the next PlayStation won't surface for at least another three years.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Video: How For Honor addressed its post-launch problems  
by Staff [05.22.18]
In this GDC 2018 session, Ubisoft's Damien Kieken and Roman Campos Oriola discuss the story behind For Honor as it traveled from beta, through its launch, to its first post-launch year.
Console/PC, Production, Video
We Happy Few refused classification by Australian ratings board 9
by Alissa McAloon [05.22.18]
Australia’s regulatory board that doles out ratings for games seeking release in the country has refused classification to Compulsion Games’ We Happy Few, effectively banning the sale of the game in Australia.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
New studio Neon Giant launched by former Wolfenstein devs  
by Emma Kidwell [05.22.18]
Former Wolfenstein, DOOM, Bulletstorm and Gears of War developers have teamed up to form the Swedish-based studio Neon Giant. 
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Don't Miss: Tim Sweeney on the creation and legacy of the Unreal Editor 8
by Staff [05.22.18]
On the 20th anniversary of Unreal, take a look back at this chat with Epic founder Tim Sweeney about how the UnrealEd level editor emerged as one of the most popular tools of its era.
Console/PC, Programming
Microsoft partnership brings video game event to Special Olympics USA Games  
by Alissa McAloon [05.22.18]
Microsoft has teamed up with the Special Olympics to bring a video game tournament to the Special Olympics USA Games this July in Seattle, Washington.
Console/PC
Sony: PlayStation 4 is entering 'final phase' of its lifecycle  
by Chris Kerr [05.22.18]
Sony Interactive Entertainment chief exec John Kodera explained the PlayStation 4 is about to embark on the last leg of its journey, and that sales will be affected as a result. 
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Avalanche forms Malmo studio to focus on 'flexible' projects  
by Chris Kerr [05.22.18]
The new opening will join the Just Cause developer's other offices in New York and Stockholm, and will focus on 'relatively small and flexibly projects.'
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Video: The combat design of DOOM 1
by Staff [05.21.18]
In this GDC 2018 session, id Software's Kurt Loudy & Jake Campbell go into the philosophy behind the combat design of 2016's DOOM and its implementation.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Paradox looks at Crusader Kings 2 for improving DLC in future games 2
by Emma Kidwell [05.21.18]
In an interview with PC Gamer, CEO and VP of business development at Paradox Interactive Ebba Ljungerud and Shams Jorjani discuss the DLC model forCrusader Kings 2.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Capcom bringing Resident Evil 7 to Switch with experimental pricing  
by Chris Kerr [05.21.18]
Capcom will experiment with a new streaming and pricing model when it brings Resident Evil 7 to Nintendo Switch in Japan. 
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Tencent acquires majority stake in Path of Exile dev Grinding Gear  
by Chris Kerr [05.21.18]
The move was announced in an FAQ on the Path of Exile forums, where Grinding Gear FAQ reassured fans it will remain an independent company following the deal. 
Console/PC, Business/Marketing