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Archives for August 2014

The International 4: Valve’s $10 million Dota 2 tournament brings e-sports to the massesThe International 4: Valve’s $10 million Dota 2 tournament brings e-sports to the masses
Company behind ‘Settlers of Catan’ actually made the fake board game from ‘Parks and Recreation’Company behind ‘Settlers of Catan’ actually made the fake board game from ‘Parks and Recreation’
This is why people want to watch other people play video games

Twitch is a whole new kind of entertainment

Rich McCormick
Latest ‘Tropes vs. Women’ shows how video games treat women as playthings and victimsLatest ‘Tropes vs. Women’ shows how video games treat women as playthings and victims
Compare concept art from your favorite movies and games to the real thing

Concept artists have a difficult job. Well before production on a game or movie begins, it’s up to them to help define how it will look. They sketch out character designs, paint beautiful backdrops, and just generally try to nail the aesthetic.

Andrew Webster
8 totally new games that you’ll want to play soon

Amid all of the sequels and spin-offs, Gamescom offers some refreshing new announcements

Andrew Webster
Sierra reboots with new ‘King’s Quest’ and ‘Geometry Wars’ gamesSierra reboots with new ‘King’s Quest’ and ‘Geometry Wars’ games
PlayStation Now is a glimpse at the future of gaming — for a pricePlayStation Now is a glimpse at the future of gaming — for a price

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  3. Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ program to lease new devices
  4. Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
  5. AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous