For those tech readers who don’t always get time to check out our game related content at Kitguru gaming – here is a round up of content published in the last week.
“The Actual U.S. Navy Needs Video Game Hackers!”
Ever think the word “hacker” would look good on your resume, possibly landing you a government job with a salary of over $100,000 a year?
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“GameStop Lawsuit – Used Games and DLC Content”
Some games claim that their downloadable content is free via game packaging, but customers are often in for a surprise when they try to access that content. On top of paying a premium for these games, customers are unable to access DLC without paying $15 extra online. GameStop is now facing a class action settlement for not warning customers about these associated costs.
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“Mass Effect and Dead Space for Facebook”
Ever think Facebook would get console games like Dead Rising and Saints Row? Social networking games have just reached a new level.
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“Tax Relief to Stimulate Video Game Development in Europe”
The upcoming tax break for development companies in the UK is expected to create over 4,600 jobs and £188 million ($285 million) in investments over the coming five years. This is an important step for the UK, as the video game industry has experienced a decline while other countries have seen tremendous growth.
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“How to Spot a Hardcore Gamer Nerd…Step 1 – Look for the Resident Evil Jacket Costing $1,300!!!”
You have to see it to believe it…a collector's edition of Resident Evil 6 that cost over $1,300.