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Get a job: Demiurge Studios is hiring a UX Design Lead
Demiurge Studios is looking for an amazing UX Design Lead to conceive, specify, implement, and tune amazing user experiences for mobile in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Jan. 6, 2017
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Attend GDC 2017 and study how Gears of War 4 does more with less
In his GDC 2017 talk on Gears of War 4's motion warping, The Coalition's Steven Dickinson will reveal the techniques & tech developed to increase flexibility and reduce scope on the AAA title.
Jan. 6, 2017
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PONCHO - A Postmortem
This is where I go through all the trials and tribulations of creating a multi platform indie game over 4 years. It's been a long journey, and maybe by reading this you won't make the same mistakes we did. Enjoy!
Jan. 6, 2017
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Training Design Students to Tackle Art Issues with Prototypes
From 2013-2014, I focused on training design students on how to prove their designs on their own with prototypes. This post details the work from 2015-2016 training design students on solving art issues in the prototyping phase.
Jan. 6, 2017
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Digital game sales trumped physical in the UK last year, according to UK trade group
The London-based Entertainment Retailers Association reports today that for the first time ever, digital distribution accounted for the majority (58 percent) of UK game sales last year.
Jan. 5, 2017
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New Vive Tracker turns everyday objects into VR controllers
HTC has unveiled some new accessories for its Vive VR headset this week at CES, the most interesting of which is the Vive Tracker.
Jan. 5, 2017
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App Store revenues up by 40% to $20 billion in 2016
App Store revenues leapt up by 40 percent in 2016, with developers raking in a gargantuan $20 billion over the course of the year.
Jan. 5, 2017
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PS4 sales hit 53M as Uncharted 4 closes in on 9M mark
We already knew that lifetime PS4 sales had surpassed 50 million, but now Sony has served up a more exact number in the wake of the busy holiday season.
Jan. 5, 2017
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At GDC 2017 Epic shares tips on boosting player retention via good design
In his GDC 2017 UX Summit talk, Epic's Jim Brown aims to dissect the basic emotions that drive everyone, and provide design techniques that help players keep enjoying -- and playing -- your game.
Jan. 5, 2017
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Get a job: Nintendo is hiring a Public Relations Manager
Nintendo of America is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to develop and manage product publicity, foster relationships with key industry influencers, and more in Redwood City, CA.
Jan. 5, 2017
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GDC 2017 will host a Classic Game Postmortem of Civilization!
Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley, a pair of game industry luminaries who have together shaped the history of game dev, will be delivering a Classic Game Postmortem on their landmark strategy game Civilization at GDC 2017!
Jan. 5, 2017
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Come to the GDC 2017 AI Summit and get tips on making games smarter
With GDC 2017 drawing nigh, organizers share details on some great talks from developers of Watch Dogs 2 and the high-powered Havok tech at the conference's AI Summit.
Jan. 5, 2017