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Console role-playing game house Tri-Ace acquired by mobile company Nepro Japan

Posted byby GamesBeat
February 20, 2015
1 min

Japanese developer Tri-ace has been acquired by mobile company Nepro Japan. The Tokyo-based company best known for its Square Enix-published Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile role-playing game franchises will be retooled as a smartphone and tablet developer.

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Sold out: The story of the New 3DS XL, Amiibos, and Nintendo

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
February 20, 2015
5 min

Nintendo has its reasons -- even if it looks like the company is leaving money on the table.

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How mobile gaming has evolved, as seen through prism of its global awards (interview)

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
February 20, 2015
7 min

Maarten Noyons of the International Mobile Gaming Awards sheds light on the trends of mobile games.

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GamesBeat weekly roundup: The original indie dev, The Last Guardian watch, and The Order: 1886 reviewed

Posted byby Mike Minotti
February 20, 2015
3 min

Check out our entire week’s worth of coverage on VentureBeat’s channel for video games, GamesBeat.

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The Game Developers Conference will shine its light on virtual reality, e-sports, and Internet hatred (interview)

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
February 20, 2015
7 min

Simon Carless gives us a preview of what's in store for the huge game developer event.

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Your players are complaining. Are you listening?

Posted byby GamesBeat
February 20, 2015
4 min

Players' top complaints and why in-app messaging can make all the difference.

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The DeanBeat: It’s time for the U.S. to wake up and support game startups

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
February 20, 2015
6 min

The U.S. government and big corporations should do more to create American game startups and the jobs that come with them.

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How the tiny Kano computer is helping inspire a generation of kids in STEM

Posted byby GamesBeat
February 20, 2015
7 min

Girlstart is a charity that inspires girls across the U.S. to give STEM a chance, and Kano's the newest tool in its armory.

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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is a finely molded touchscreen adventure

Posted byby Mike Minotti
February 20, 2015
4 min

Raindbow Curse is a fine sequel to Kirby: Canvas Curse on the Nintendo DS.

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World’s largest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament heading to Germany this summer

Posted byby GamesBeat
February 20, 2015
1 min

Pro players will battle for a prize fund of $250,000 in Cologne's Lanxess Arena.