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Read More »New Year, New Job: Five common job interview mistakes
Lis Naylor, MD of recruitment firm Lis Welsh, tells us what the biggest interview pitfalls job hunters face and how they can be avoided. 1. A lack of interview preparation – know your target. a. Always know who the key decision makers are in the company and in particular for …
Read More »Bloodborne and The Order: 1886 kick off GAME’s 2015 lock-ins
Sony is the partner for the first GAME lock-ins of 2015 which will offer gamers the chance to try upcoming PS4 title Bloodborne and The Order: 1886. The events kick off on January 29th and run until February 13th, spanning 30 different stores across the country. It’s the sixth time …
Read More »Windows 10 will be ‘best OS ever for PC gaming’
Microsoft has once again promised that its next iteration of Windows will offer a new dawn for PC gaming. I’m excited to be talking on January 21st,” Xbox boss Phil spencer said of Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 10 showcase. We have speakers coming up talking about Windows 10 and the great …
Read More »Unreal Diaries: Virtual reality’s value proposition
Epic Games lead engineer Nick Whiting discusses how UE4 can power VR experiences
Read More »Evolve dev responds to DLC criticism
The co-founder of developer Turtle Rock has insisted that upcoming shooter Evolve is not ripping off customers by hiding content behind paywalls. It was revealed earlier this week that gamers who pre-purchase the title on Xbox Live will get instant access to some of the title’s later in-game rewards. There’s …
Read More »Kabam acquires two US studios
Kabam has strengthened its US presence with the purchase of two development studios in Los Angeles. The free-to-play firm has acquired Tapzen and Magic Pixel Games, and plans to combine the two to form a new Kabam office in the Culver City area, according toGamasutra. The new branch is expected …
Read More »Next Xbox One update adds custom backgrounds and game hubs
Microsoft has detailed the additions coming to Xbox One in the console’s software update due next month. Already available to beta preview users, Game Hubs offer a centralised dashboard spot to access a range of content associated with any Xbox title – including leaderboards, game clips, broadcast and details on …
Read More »Square Enix closes Indonesian studio Smileworks
Japanese publisher Square Enix has closed its Smileworks studio, which was based in Indonesia. The mobile studio was only operational for 18 months, but failed to deliver the results its parent had hoped for, reportsGames Industry. A Square Enix Japan representative has said the publisher is changing its strategy for …
Read More »Square Enix shuts down Smileworks
UPDATED: Indonesian mobile studio operational for just 18 months, Square targeting local businesses for partnerships
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