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Must Have Monetization Mechanics for Match3
Based on Newzoo’s chart of the most common reasons for whales’ payments in the U.S., I have created a short list of mechanics for Match3. So, in this article, I’m going to discuss what mechanics should be included in Match3 games to increase monetization.
Aug. 1, 2016
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No criminal charges to be filed in 38 Studios investigation
The Rhode Island Attorney General announced today that it would not be filing charges against individuals involved in the failed 38 Studios loan in Rhode Island.
July 29, 2016
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Indie game key scammer says G2A is the best place to sell stolen keys
An alleged indie game key scammer explains his cyber-fraud process to Kotaku, and says that G2A is the best place to sell illegally obtained keys.
July 29, 2016
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Telltale's multiplayer 'crowd play' feature won't support streaming right away
Episodic game specialist Telltale has clarified exactly how crowd play will function, quashing talk of using the new multiplayer feature on streaming services like Twitch.
July 29, 2016
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Veteran designer Steve Meretzky among those laid off by GSN Games
Sony-owned social games company GSN Games has laid off a number of staff members, including veteran designer Steve Meretzky.
July 29, 2016
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Uncharted 4 helps Sony's games division to strong quarter
Rising PlayStation 4 hardware and software sales have eased Sony's games and networks services division through the first quarter of this financial year.
July 29, 2016
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VR glove firm Manus showcases full finger- and arm-tracking on Vive
Startup Manus VR has a new video showcasing what it looks like to use its prototype glove controllers with the HTC Vive to fully track fingers, hands and arms; t's well worth watching for VR devs.
July 29, 2016
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Pokemon Go dev argues sponsored locations are more game-friendly than IAP
"My belief is that the sponsored-location model is a better business model for games," John Hanke, founder of Pokemon Go developer Niantic, tells Forbes in a new interview about the game's design.
July 29, 2016
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Is the digital CCG boom a bubble? Analysts weigh in
What hath Hearthstone wrought? We asked industry analysts to weigh in on whether the explosion of collectible card games (Gwent, Elder Scrolls, Animation Throwdown, Adventure Time, etc.) is sustainable.
July 29, 2016
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If the rumor about the NX is true, what does that mean for Nintendo?
Is the NX really going to be a mobile/console hybrid with an NVIDIA Tegra and detachable controllers? Gamasutra staffers weigh in on the latest rumor that's set gamerdom aflame.
July 29, 2016
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Learn to make better VR games through applied psychology at GDC Europe
At GDC Europe game designer and Exozet Berlin VR consultant Thomas Bedenk will share learnings on improving VR productions through psychology.
July 29, 2016
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Get a job: Be an Art Director at Big Fish Games
Big Fish seeks an experienced hand to join the team as a senior art manager or art director and mentor, manage and lead a team of designers across its portfolio of mobile F2P game projects.
July 29, 2016