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Report: Google considering streaming service for games
Report: Google considering streaming service for games
Google is considering the development of a subscription-based game streaming service to be delivered through Google's Chromecast, or an entirely new console.
Feb. 7, 2018
Nimbatus - How a free demo got our game funded
Nimbatus - How a free demo got our game funded
Our game's Kickstarter surpassed its goal thanks to a demo. When posting on social news/media sites, we offered the demo instead of asking for support. Players had to provide an email to download the demo. The result was an interesting campaign dynamic.
Feb. 7, 2018
Evolution of the Videogames Industry through its manifestos
Evolution of the Videogames Industry through its manifestos
In the last 20 years, the games industry has had to adapt to dizzying technological, economical and social changes. This article will survey industry manifestos covering this timespan, reviewing their clairvoyance, validity and viability.
Feb. 7, 2018
Smithsonian American Art Museum puts out call for indie devs
Smithsonian American Art Museum puts out call for indie devs
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Arcade is a yearly event that celebrates the work of indie game developers, and submissions for the museum's fourth annual SAAM arcade are now open.
Feb. 6, 2018
Examining the role outsourcing plays in modern game development
Examining the role outsourcing plays in modern game development
"In many cases, outsourcing companies have grown even bigger than the clients who hire them.”
Feb. 6, 2018
Kids' prosthetics nonprofit Limbitless receives free GDC Play space at GDC 2018!
Kids' prosthetics nonprofit Limbitless receives free GDC Play space at GDC 2018!
Organizers have donated space in the GDC Play area, where Limbitless will be showcasing some of its prosthetics tech -- and how games are being used to help kids learn to use those prosthetics.
Feb. 6, 2018
Get a job: Intel is hiring a Graphics/Software Engineer
Get a job: Intel is hiring a Graphics/Software Engineer
Intel is looking for a Graphics/Software Engineer to work with its world-class team and develop software for Intel's latest GPU/CPU architecture.
Feb. 6, 2018
Though still open to the public, E3 2018 has dedicated 'industry only' hours
Though still open to the public, E3 2018 has dedicated 'industry only' hours
E3 will once again open its doors to the paying public in 2018 but, unlike last year, the annual expo will block off three hours for industry professionals most mornings.
Feb. 6, 2018
Learn to make better, more accessible games at the GDC 2018 UX Summit!
Learn to make better, more accessible games at the GDC 2018 UX Summit!
The 2018 Game Developers Conference�is just weeks�away, so�today organizers want to quickly let you know about some of the great UI/UX design talks taking place during the conference!
Feb. 6, 2018
Microsoft has a Battlegrounds Xbox One S bundle on the way
Microsoft has a Battlegrounds Xbox One S bundle on the way
Starting February 20, Microsoft is bundling its big console exclusive with new Xbox One S systems.
Feb. 6, 2018
Video: How Runescape never missed an update
Video: How Runescape never missed an update
In this 2016 GDC session, Jagex's Conor Crowley covers how the development team for RuneScape moved from an established development process to multiple agile cross-disciplined teams without missing an update.
Feb. 6, 2018
Viz Media makes its debut publishing games with The World Next Door
Viz Media makes its debut publishing games with The World Next Door
Viz Media announced its collaboration with Portland-based indie studio Rose City Games to create The World Next Door, the company's first foray into publishing video games.
Feb. 6, 2018