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How Masquerada's design draws on Singapore's diverse culture
Masquerada director Ian Gregory sits down with Gamasutra as we play this new fantasy RPG and discuss how the social issues of Singapore influenced the game's story.
Oct. 7, 2016
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Jungle Gyms (Playgrounds) Real Life Level Design
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Oct. 7, 2016
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Localizing a Unity Indie Game: The Hidden Costs
This article describes the various costs of localizing an indie game. It gives some tips and stats to help with localization and deciding if localization is right for your game.
Oct. 7, 2016
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Audio Design Deep Dive: Using a human skull to create the sounds of Inside
The composer & sound designer on Playdead's Inside takes us on a deep dive into why and how he used a human skull to create the unique aural soundscape of this atmospheric puzzle game.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Oculus is developing a standalone VR headset capable of positional tracking
A video shown during the Oculus Connect keynote teased a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking without a PC connection.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Designing Chasm, a procedurally generated Metroidvania
"I was playing Symphony of the Night for the umpteenth time, and thought it would be cool if details about the game were different each time you played."
Oct. 6, 2016
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Intel, Google and Morph 3D join growing list of cutting-edge VRDC sponsors
Tech giants Intel and Google join cutting-edge tech firm Morph 3D as leading sponsors getting behind VRDC in November. Don't miss it!
Oct. 6, 2016
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Get a job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Senior Programmer
Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Programmer to design and implement gameplay systems and features, and contribute to long term development and direction of gameplay department in Durham, NC.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Oculus, Epic make deal to give Unreal Engine devs a royalties break
Oculus is incentivizing game developers to bring their Unreal Engine 4-powered virtual reality games to the proprietary Oculus Store via a new deal with UE4-maker Epic Games.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Oculus announces big investment in VR diversity initiatives
Oculus announced today a substantial financial commitment to help bring new talent into the world of virtual reality development.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Racing game specialist SimBin re-established in the UK
Racing game specialist SimBin Studios is back in business just over two years after filing for bankruptcy.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Solving the problem of Piracy in the Third World
Piracy in Third World countries is a prevalent criminal activity. Furthermore, the financial imbalance between rich and poor only seem to strengthens the pirate cause. In this essay Pieter Smal seeks a solution to the problem of piracy in the Third World.
Oct. 6, 2016