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Get smart, cost-effective indie game marketing & PR tips at GDC 2017!
In his GDC 2017 talk, indie game PR/marketing expert Chris Dwyer will arm indie developers with limited financial, mental and time budgets with good (and efficient) marketing & PR strategies.
Nov. 22, 2016
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Get a job: Amazon Game Studios is hiring a Senior VFX Artist 2
Amazon Game Studios is searching for a passionate, experienced VFX artist to design and implement stunning visual effects in Irvine, California.
Nov. 22, 2016
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A Systemic Approach to Game Design
Some people think in terms of narrative, some in terms of atmosphere, some in terms of emotions. I think in terms of systems.
Nov. 22, 2016
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Has the code you've written ever posed an ethical challenge?
It's not necessarily a problem only facing the games business, but programmers have begun to wonder if they can do more to write code ethically.
Nov. 21, 2016
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Designing Civilization VI's distinctive districts system
“Districts add a land-management aspect to planning your cities, which then becomes a whole series of planning choices you make through the game,” say Dennis Shirk, Civilization 6’s lead producer
Nov. 21, 2016
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Todd Howard: 'We still debate' how players should react to dying
Even the greatest minds in RPG design---like Bethesda Studios creative director Todd Howard---struggle with how to help players cope with (their own) death.
Nov. 21, 2016
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Fan-made Pokemon Uranium and AM2R cut from The Game Awards nominees
Two fan-created games based on Nintendo properties were removed from the running for an award created to honor "fan-created content, such as mods, fan films, and other player content."
Nov. 21, 2016
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Studio head Josh Holmes departs from 343 Industries to work on indie games
“I have loved every moment here on Halo but I find myself drawn to new horizons.” The longtime Halo developer leaves the company after first joining 343 Industries in 2009.
Nov. 21, 2016
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Get a job: War Drum Studios is hiring a Lead Programmer 2
War Drum Studios is looking for someone with complete fluency in C++, and a demonstrable mastery of UnrealEngine 4, including use of the Editor and Blueprints in Gainesville, Florida.
Nov. 21, 2016
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Come to GDC 2017 for pragmatic tips on curbing toxic behavior in your game
How can we make game communities better? At the 2017 Game Developers Conference, Two Hat/Community Sift chief Chris Priebe will explore the topic in a talk on "Trolls: The Cost of Doing Nothing."
Nov. 21, 2016
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Message of the new Moon Hunters expansion: it's OK to stop playing
"We wanted this expansion to add a satisfying place for players to know ‘ok I can stop playing, I had a good time, beat a final boss," says Tanya X. Short, lead designer of Moon Hunters.
Nov. 21, 2016
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10th annual Desert Bus for Hope charity game marathon is a record-breaker
The tenth annual Desert Bus for Hope charity video game marathon has raised a record-breaking amount for Child's Play.
Nov. 21, 2016