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Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth joins AR/VR studio Resolution Games

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Following his exit from Facebook VR, veteran developer Mike Booth is headed to Resolution Games to join its board of directors. Back in December 2019, Mike Booth left management of Facebook VR rather abruptly. At the time, he mentioned that he had “unfinished business in the traditional video game space.” While it remains unclear what the veteran Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2, and Counter-Stike: Condition Zero developer had planned to pursue this cryptic statement, he at least has somewhere to be in the meantime. Booth is joining Stockholm AR

First Post! March 18, 2020

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Hey Shacknews, it's time for First Post! Let's officially kick off our day of posting. Please take a look. Is it March 20th yet? How very kind of @PlayStation to offer a countdown timer for @animalcrossing with any pre-order of @DOOM Eternal. pic.twitter.com/xKZFTsvdAE — Rami Ismail (@tha_rami) March 18, 2020 I would like to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Please understand. Me realizing I gotta walk into best buy to pick up my pre-order of animal crossing new horizons pic.twitter.com/bieix55z1A — Tylor (@theSirToasty) March 17, 2020 Maister wth the S-Tier

Evening Reading – March 18, 2020

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Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. I have missed the past day and a half of First Post! and Evening Reading due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, please understand and take a look. COVID-19 CAN EAT A FAT ONE Pikachu being tested for coronavirus pic.twitter.com/bjKQ8qJq0t — Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) March 16, 2020 Pika. Dogs bc their owners have to stay home all day pic.twitter.com/ZkUOH9JpoI — Kelsey (@notorious_KRG) March 16, 2020 Lola is stoked. Due to coronavirus precaution, Bob Shellard isn't allowed

March 17 Nintendo Indie World Direct – all games, trailers & announcements

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 10:15 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Today's Nintendo Switch Indie World Showcase was pretty damn sweet. We have compiled an article containing all of the new games, trailers, and announcements from the event. You can also watch the Nintendo Direct VOD right here. Please take a look. [embedded content] Here's a list of everything announced on the March 17, 2020 Indie World Showcase Nintendo Direct: Blue Fire revealed by Graffiti Games and Robi Studios [embedded content] Find out more about Blue Fire in our news article. Baldo announced by Naps Team  Baldo was announced today on

Read The Heartfelt Note That Ubisoft’s CEO Sent To Employees About COVID-19

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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has sent a memo to the company's global staff regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a heartfelt and emotional note wherein Guillemot commends his teams for their effort and contributions during this trying time."We are now in a pandemic, with far-reaching effects on our daily lives," Guillemot said in the memo, which was obtained by Kotaku. "At this exceptional juncture, it is essential that we take special care of ourselves and our loved ones. The health and well-being of Ubisoft team members is our primary concern, and

GTA Online And Red Dead Online Events Will Continue During Coronavirus, Rockstar Says

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Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) threatening to disrupt its development workflow, Rockstar Games isn't planning to stop its ongoing content updates for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online.In a message posted on its official Twitter page, Rockstar Games said it is maintaining a weekly programming schedule and more events and activities for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online are coming. These are typically a mix of experience bonuses, new missions, and clothing items, and they occasionally contain older content brought back for a limited time.Like several other

Weekend Discussion – March 15, 2020

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Hey Shacknews, it's time for Weekend Discussion. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. Loop Daddy 2020 FUCK CORONAVIRUS, LET’S DO THIS pic.twitter.com/4O3qRew6ZU — Marc Rebillet (@marcrebillet) March 15, 2020 Marc plans to stream makeup shows at his apartment for his recently canceled Australian tour. Quarantine Livestream Tour?? pic.twitter.com/VRRaGtn5vI — Marc Rebillet (@marcrebillet) March 15, 2020 Check out this fine Internet video Baby otters first time in waters. pic.twitter.com/Ff6L6dWbeR — Oregon's Reigning Hand Washing Champion (@OregonProgress) March 14, 2020 Wow that is an awesome video.

Rockstar Becomes Latest Developer To Ask Teams To Work From Home

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Rockstar Games, the publisher and developer of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, is sending its employees home. In an announcement on Twitter, Rockstar Games has said that, as with many businesses around the world, they are taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) among employees and the people around them.The statement says that the company "has implemented work from home policies across (their) international offices and studios," and that Rockstar Games started "rolling out remote work solutions worldwide across the past week."The tweet also

Remembering E3’s Biggest Moments And Announcements

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E3 is one of the biggest yearly events in the games industry with an extensive history packed with exciting and memorable moments. While it may be canceled this year, that won't stop us from reminiscing about E3's from days gone. After all, there's a lot to talk about.Below you can find GameSpot's personal favorite moments from E3's over two-decade long history. But what are some of your favorite moments? Which announcement or press conference got you to flip your living room table, or cringe at the awkwardness? Shout out your

Microsoft’s Bill Gates Steps Down From Board Of Directors

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Microsoft has announced that co-founder and technology adviser Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's Board of Directors "to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change." Gates has served as the chairman of the board since February 4, 2014."It's been a tremendous honor and privilege to have worked with and learned from Bill over the years," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote. "Bill founded our company with a belief in the democratizing force of software and a