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Epic Games Store: What Titles Are Available?
0 commentsEpic's new digital distribution platform, the Epic Games Store, is now live with a modest selection of three launch titles, though more are on the way.Fortnite Developer's Epic Games Store Challenges Steam's Revenue Split
Epic Games announces a new digital distribution platform, the Epic Games Store, focused on putting more revenue into the hands of all game developers.Is Microsoft About to Buy EA, Valve, or Sega?
Microsoft has made an extra effort to bring more games to its platforms. What are the chances that Microsoft buys EA, Valve, or Sega?An Interview with the Creative Minds Behind Half-Life: A Place in the West
Half-Life: A Place in the West has been an incredible success and has filled the content gap for a beloved series. We delve into the minds of the comic's creators for their perspectives on their...How eSports Are Stifling Creativity in Games
The world of eSports makes money, but does it help -- or hurt -- the fostering of new ideas?Former Valve Writer Potentially Reveals Plot of Half Life 3
Former Valve Writer Marc Laidlaw posts letter to his website that may reveal Half Life 3's intended plot.More Developers and Publishers Should be as Transparent as Valve
To do right by its user base, Valve has recently shed some light on their background operations, and we think it's about time that some other companies in the industry took note.3 Reasons Budding Game Designers Should Dig Into Dota 2's Map Editor
If you don't know where to start your journey in the game dev business, then consider making custom maps and games for Dota 2.Seven Simple Steps to Surviving the Next Steam Sale -- and Saving Money
Do you always find yourself broke at the end of a Steam Sale? No worries! Just try these seven steps and you should be a-okay!The Essence of DotA is Not Dead in Dota 2's 7.00 update
Dota 2 isn't dead, no matter how badly the change-adverse want it to be after the total overhaul 7.00 patch.5 Best Deals of the 2016 Steam Autumn Sale
It's that time of year again: The Steam Autumn Sale is live, and we've listed the five best deals you can get right now!Will VR Ever Make the Jump to eSports?
Virtual reality has become the new feature in gaming. We explore whether it has the potential to reach out into the realm of eSports.Valve Revamped Steam Front Page with Discovery Update 2.0
If you look at the Steam front page right now, you may notice it being a bit different. That's the Discovery Update 2.0, and we have the details on it.Why is Counter Strike Always in the Top 3 Games on Twitch?
Games are designed to be played, but what makes some of them become great watching experiences?Game Developers Could Learn a Thing or Two From Portal 2's Narrative Design
Revisit this modern classic, as it still has plenty of lessons to teach regarding narrative design.Digital Homicide Drops $18M Lawsuit, Cites Financial Difficulties
Digital Homicide has ceased its legal intimidation of Steam users after crumbling into financial ruinValve is the Champion of Open Discourse that We Desperately Need
Valve's response to Digital Homicide's ludicrous intimidation tactics sets a brilliant example for hostile developers and opinionated gamers alike.Wireless VR is coming to the HTC Vive
Quark VR is reported to be revealing a wireless HTC Vive this fall.Valve Faces Lawsuit By... BT?!
The British telecommunications company believes Valve is infringing on its patents.What Could Valve Do to Improve the Steam Achievements System?
Here I explain why I hate Steam achievements system, and I suggest some solutions to its problems.
