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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on PC store moderation: ‘We’re not in the porn business’Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on PC store moderation: ‘We’re not in the porn business’
Epic’s stunning new Unreal demos show off high-end ray tracing and photorealismEpic’s stunning new Unreal demos show off high-end ray tracing and photorealism
Epic Games will give away $100M in grants to fund creative projects that use Unreal EngineEpic Games will give away $100M in grants to fund creative projects that use Unreal Engine
Nintendo is bringing another huge wave of indie games to the SwitchNintendo is bringing another huge wave of indie games to the Switch
Cadence of Hyrule is an indie-developed Zelda spinoff for the SwitchCadence of Hyrule is an indie-developed Zelda spinoff for the Switch
Cuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch, with Xbox Live support comingCuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch, with Xbox Live support coming
Oculus unveils the Rift S, a higher-resolution VR headset with built-in trackingOculus unveils the Rift S, a higher-resolution VR headset with built-in tracking
Google Stadia uses a custom AMD chip to offer 10.7 teraflops of cloud gaming powerGoogle Stadia uses a custom AMD chip to offer 10.7 teraflops of cloud gaming power
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Google created its own studio for Stadia-exclusive gamesGoogle created its own studio for Stadia-exclusive games
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Here is Google’s controller for its Stadia game-streaming serviceHere is Google’s controller for its Stadia game-streaming service
Google unveils Stadia cloud gaming service, launches in 2019Google unveils Stadia cloud gaming service, launches in 2019
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Everything we think we know about Google’s mystery gaming announcementEverything we think we know about Google’s mystery gaming announcement
How to watch Google’s big gaming event at GDC 2019How to watch Google’s big gaming event at GDC 2019
SHODAN returns in System Shock 3 trailerSHODAN returns in System Shock 3 trailer
Unity’s latest demo is a gorgeous sci-fi short starring a lifelike virtual heroUnity’s latest demo is a gorgeous sci-fi short starring a lifelike virtual hero
Valve is turning Steam Link into a personal cloud service that streams games anywhereValve is turning Steam Link into a personal cloud service that streams games anywhere
Google promises the ‘future of gaming’ in latest GDC teaserGoogle promises the ‘future of gaming’ in latest GDC teaser
Google is holding a mysterious gaming press event at GDC next monthGoogle is holding a mysterious gaming press event at GDC next month
Indie game publishers are the new indie rock labelsIndie game publishers are the new indie rock labels
Heaven’s Vault is a game about translating an ancient alien languageHeaven’s Vault is a game about translating an ancient alien language
Nier: Automata’s director explains why he wants to ‘continue to fail’Nier: Automata’s director explains why he wants to ‘continue to fail’
Hell is full of subtweets in Afterparty, a game about outdrinking the devilHell is full of subtweets in Afterparty, a game about outdrinking the devil
Harvest Moon’s creator returns to his roots with a game about a cute dragon cafeHarvest Moon’s creator returns to his roots with a game about a cute dragon cafe
Splatoon’s stylish world was inspired by skateboarding and hip hopSplatoon’s stylish world was inspired by skateboarding and hip hop
PUBG creator says it’s great Fortnite is growing the battle royale genrePUBG creator says it’s great Fortnite is growing the battle royale genre
Game developers look to unions to fix the industry’s exploitative workplace cultureGame developers look to unions to fix the industry’s exploitative workplace culture
Puppet shows, zombie heads, and a unicorn costume: meet the weird controllers of Alt.Ctrl.GDC

Installations from the 2018 Game Developers Conference showcase for alternative controllers.

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EA has started training AI players in Battlefield 1EA has started training AI players in Battlefield 1
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How the Nintendo Switch became the hottest indie game platformHow the Nintendo Switch became the hottest indie game platform
Oculus’ $199 Go headset feels pretty good so farOculus’ $199 Go headset feels pretty good so far
Epic Games showcases the Unreal future of graphics with real-time ray tracing in Star WarsEpic Games showcases the Unreal future of graphics with real-time ray tracing in Star Wars
Epic’s new replay editor for Fortnite is designed for YouTubers and Twitch streamersEpic’s new replay editor for Fortnite is designed for YouTubers and Twitch streamers
The iPhone X could make realistic game avatars a lot easier to makeThe iPhone X could make realistic game avatars a lot easier to make
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How a small team at Unity made the stunning graphical showcase Book of the DeadHow a small team at Unity made the stunning graphical showcase Book of the Dead
Facebook now lets you stream PC games directly through its Live platformFacebook now lets you stream PC games directly through its Live platform
Instant Apps are Google’s latest play to woo game developers to its servicesInstant Apps are Google’s latest play to woo game developers to its services
Magic Leap opens ‘creator portal’ for augmented reality app developersMagic Leap opens ‘creator portal’ for augmented reality app developers
The Nintendo Switch is a hit, and game developers are flocking to the consoleThe Nintendo Switch is a hit, and game developers are flocking to the console
Five VR game genres to watch this yearFive VR game genres to watch this year
The Sexy Brutale is a nightmarish game version of Groundhog DayThe Sexy Brutale is a nightmarish game version of Groundhog Day

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