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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
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Nintendo is bringing another huge wave of indie games to the SwitchNintendo is bringing another huge wave of indie games to the Switch
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Cadence of Hyrule is an indie-developed Zelda spinoff for the SwitchCadence of Hyrule is an indie-developed Zelda spinoff for the Switch
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Cuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch, with Xbox Live support comingCuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch, with Xbox Live support coming
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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
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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
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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
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How to watch Google’s big gaming event at GDC 2019How to watch Google’s big gaming event at GDC 2019
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SHODAN returns in System Shock 3 trailerSHODAN returns in System Shock 3 trailer
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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
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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
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Google promises the ‘future of gaming’ in latest GDC teaserGoogle promises the ‘future of gaming’ in latest GDC teaser
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Google is holding a mysterious gaming press event at GDC next monthGoogle is holding a mysterious gaming press event at GDC next month
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Indie game publishers are the new indie rock labelsIndie game publishers are the new indie rock labels
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Heaven’s Vault is a game about translating an ancient alien languageHeaven’s Vault is a game about translating an ancient alien language
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Nier: Automata’s director explains why he wants to ‘continue to fail’Nier: Automata’s director explains why he wants to ‘continue to fail’
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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
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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
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Splatoon’s stylish world was inspired by skateboarding and hip hopSplatoon’s stylish world was inspired by skateboarding and hip hop
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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
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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
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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
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Oculus’ $199 Go headset feels pretty good so farOculus’ $199 Go headset feels pretty good so far
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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
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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
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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
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Facebook now lets you stream PC games directly through its Live platformFacebook now lets you stream PC games directly through its Live platform
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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
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Magic Leap opens ‘creator portal’ for augmented reality app developersMagic Leap opens ‘creator portal’ for augmented reality app developers
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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
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Five VR game genres to watch this yearFive VR game genres to watch this year
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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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The new Reservoir Dogs video game is like Hotline Miami with time travelThe new Reservoir Dogs video game is like Hotline Miami with time travel
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AxonVR’s haptic box made a tiny deer dance on the palm of my handAxonVR’s haptic box made a tiny deer dance on the palm of my hand
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