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Virtual reality’s mad scientists are trying to make our bodies disappear

When will we get rid of the controller and exist in virtual spaces?

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What would The International’s crowd-funding model look like in traditional sports?

Esports leads the way.

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The secret behind Angry Birds’ and Clash of Clans’ success

Is there something in the water in Helsinki?

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We’re moving toward a future of games-as-a-service

But what does that future look like?

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Ingress turns the city into a playground

Google’s gamified map changes the possibilities of urban spaces.

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How Age of Ascent aims to become the biggest MMO ever

Step one: don’t be like other MMOs.

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Was Twitch Plays Pokémon an anomaly or the way of the future?

Developers are placing their bets on the idea of “crowdplaying.”

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How much strain does online gaming put on the Internet?

The answer might surprise you.

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Is EVE Online a videogame or a social network?

How the world’s most interesting MMO sustains itself via social media.

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How server farms power your favorite esport

It’s more straightforward than you might think.

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What does it mean for a videogame to be always on?

Always doesn’t mean forever.

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How Steam’s openness helps the little guy

Or: what Steam learned from Datpiff.