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Prison-break simulator The Escapists is heading to PlayStation 4

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April 15, 2015
1 min

The Escapists, a light-hearted indie prison-break simulator by construction worker-turned-game developer Chris Davis, is getting a PS4 release. Already out on Xbox One and PC, The Escapists is coming to Sony’s console “soon,” according to publisher Team 17.

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Roundme’s panoramic photo app jumps on iOS virtual reality rush

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
April 15, 2015
2 min

It's easy and inexpensive to jump on VR right now, and companies like Roundme aren't hesitating to do so.

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Apple Watch is getting an adventure game from Shantae developer WayForward

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
April 14, 2015
2 min

A talented developer is looking to help define what gaming will look like on Apple Watch.

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Here’s how to get Grand Theft Auto V for PC at 24% off list price

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April 14, 2015
1 min

You can save $14 off Grand Theft Auto V for PC if you use this promo code on the Rockstar DRM version of the game.

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Games probably don’t make you sexist, German researcher finds — but one critic is unconvinced

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
April 14, 2015
5 min

University of Cologne research suggests that the sexist portrayal of humans in games does not correlate to more sexist real-world feelings among gamers.

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PBS Kids launches its first online world: the Kart Kingdom learning community

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April 14, 2015
2 min

Television network PBS Kids has launched its first-ever online world, Kart Kingdom, today. The browser-based (tablet versions launch this summer) learning experience is aimed at children between 6 and 9, and it features a collection curriculum-based online games designed to build collaboration skills.

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China now downloads more iOS apps than the United States

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
April 14, 2015
2 min

China finally surpassed the United States it terms of the number of iOS apps downloaded in the first quarter of 2015, according to the latest report from industry-tracking firm App Annie. This is likely due to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the region late last year.