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Nintendo's next Zelda game is a real-world 'escape room'
Nintendo is getting into the business of escaping rooms with a "fully hosted, story-based escape event designed for puzzle fans and fans of the Zelda franchise."
Nov. 16, 2016
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The Assembly dev nDreams nets $2.5M to continue VR push
"This investment allows us to continue building on the momentum we have achieved, and to develop VR games and experiences of the very highest quality."
Nov. 16, 2016
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C64 game musician Rob Hubbard recognized with honorary degree
Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland will be recognizing notable public figures with honorary degrees next Friday, including veteran game industry musician Rob Hubbard.
Nov. 16, 2016
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After 8 years on Devil's Third, Itakagi reminds devs to 'never give up'
"Never give up," says veteran dev Tomonobu Itakagi after 8 years making Devil's Third. "If you don't give up, you will find supporters who will help you. I think you can see that from this story."
Nov. 16, 2016
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Understanding Titanfall 2's 'action block' level prototyping process
"We say, 'Don't get attached to this, because it might go nowhere, but go make something,'" Respawn boss Vince Zampella told Glixel. "Take a week, take a few days to make something fun.'"
Nov. 16, 2016
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Video: Tools and techniques for writing better non-linear game narratives
Choice. Consequence. Complicity. These, according to former Failbetter chief Alexis Kennedy, are key to writing great narratives for non-linear games, as he explains in this GDC 2016 talk.
Nov. 16, 2016
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Get a job: Bethesda Softworks is hiring a Graphics Programmer
Bethesda Softworks is seeking a Graphics Programmer experienced in C++ to create clear and functional code, create and manage custom shaders, and deliver high-quality work in Rockville, Maryland.
Nov. 16, 2016
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At GDC 2017, a Madden dev shares tips on making your game more accessible
At GDC 2017 EA Sports' own Karen Stevens will break down, in practical terms, exactly how (and why) you can make your game more accessible, citing examples from Madden NFL 17.
Nov. 16, 2016
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Submit your weird prototypes to the GDC 2017 Experimental Gameplay Workshop!
The folks behind GDC 2017's Experimental Gameplay Workshop are calling for submissions of your interesting new (and playable!) video game prototypes. The more intriguing and experimental, the better!
Nov. 16, 2016
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Weaving Narratives into Procedural Worlds
Examining the value, characteristics, and methods of integrating static narratives into otherwise procedurally generated environments.
Nov. 16, 2016
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9 Things They Didn’t Tell Me About Being an Indie Developer
In this article, I want to talk about a few other aspects of indie development that aren’t often talked about. Whether you’re an aspiring developer looking for advice or an experienced veteran looking back, I hope you can relate.
Nov. 16, 2016
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VR Retail Practices Need Urgent Makeover
As research for an upcoming consumer shopping guide, Neil Schneider secret shopped online and in person at multiple Best Buys, EB Games, and Microsoft Stores for the Sony PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive. This is what he discovered.
Nov. 16, 2016