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Survey: Devs are growing happier with the state of video game tax breaks in Europe
Today GDC Europe officials dig deeper into the results of the 4th annual European State of the Industry Survey, which offers insight into how European devs feel about the state of tax incentives for game development in Europe.
July 15, 2016
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Get a job: Insomniac Games is looking to hire a Writer
Insomniac Games (Ratchet & Clank) is looking for a full-time game writer to join the staff of its Burbank, CA studio and assist in the development of stories, scripts and dialogue for game projects.
July 15, 2016
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Cohesive open-world experience of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
In this post I examine how Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood creates a wholesome, engaging experience for the player.
July 15, 2016
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Designing for Adaptation in Games: An Early Analysis
More and more game designers are personalizing game experiences using dynamic rules and systems. What is vital to take into account? In this blog I look at some early lessons learned from designing and prototyping an adapting game in 4 months.
July 15, 2016
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[Non-gaming] Conventions are your friend!
Need game testing and feedback for your next title? Forget exhibiting at GDC or PAX. Try exhibiting at less costly non-gaming conventions (toy, comic, anime) to reach a whole different audience that can offer game testing and feedback on a budget.
July 15, 2016
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Gambling in Games: Debating the Market of Digital Goods
The recent CS:GO scandal frames a post looking at the implementation of economy systems and what they mean for the Game Industry.
July 15, 2016
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Why Industry Standard Game Metrics Don’t Matter (Enough)
The game industry has given us benchmark metrics (ARPPU, conversion rates, etc.) that aren't very useful to developers. Monetization expert Bill Grosso explains why, and calls on the industry to embrace metrics that are more effective for growth & revenue
July 15, 2016
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Twitch rolls out beta HTML5 player as it bids farewell to Flash
Twitch added another nail to the coffin of Adobe Flash this week by launching a limited beta of a new HTML5 video player that will eventually replace Twitch's current player, which runs on Flash.
July 14, 2016
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Measuring the quotable pop culture impact of Pokémon Go
We're a week past the chart-topping U.S. debut of Niantic's AR mobile game Pokémon Go, and the game now seems to have grown into a bit of a public phenomenon -- as evidenced by these quotes.
July 14, 2016
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Chinese investors buy out Runescape dev Jagex
U.K. studio Jagex, best known for the long-running F2P MMORPG RuneScape, has been acquired by Chinese investors who intend to use it as the foundation for a new, yet unnamed Chinese game company.
July 14, 2016
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Survey: Vive, PSVR dev interest rises sharply in Europe
The 2016 GDC Europe State of the Industry report shows increased interest in VR as a whole, and a notable jump in developers working on the HTC Vive.
July 14, 2016
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GDC Europe 2016 State of the Industry: VR interest is rising, but PC and mobile still reign
GDC Europe officials have released the results of the 4th annual European State of the Industry Survey, which offers insight into which platforms are most appealing, the perceived value of crowdfunding and what VR means for the industry at large.
July 14, 2016