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The Game Awards lists Titanfall 2 and Overwatch among 2016 GOTY nominees
The Game Awards lists Titanfall 2 and Overwatch among 2016 GOTY nominees
The third annual Game Awards kick off just a few short weeks from today, with games like Uncharted 4, Inside, and Overwatch competing for the Game of the Year award.
Nov. 16, 2016
EA introduces new transparency rules for YouTubers and streamers
EA introduces new transparency rules for YouTubers and streamers
EA is doubling down on transparency by making sure any content creator it works with fully discloses sponsored content.
Nov. 16, 2016
Nintendo's next Zelda game is a real-world 'escape room'
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
The Assembly dev nDreams nets $2.5M to continue VR push
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
C64 game musician Rob Hubbard recognized with honorary degree
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
After 8 years on Devil's Third, Itakagi reminds devs to 'never give up'
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
Understanding Titanfall 2's 'action block' level prototyping process
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
Video: Tools and techniques for writing better non-linear game narratives
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
Get a job: Bethesda Softworks is hiring a Graphics Programmer
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
At GDC 2017, a Madden dev shares tips on making your game more accessible
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
Submit your weird prototypes to the GDC 2017 Experimental Gameplay Workshop!
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
Weaving Narratives into Procedural Worlds
Weaving Narratives into Procedural Worlds
Examining the value, characteristics, and methods of integrating static narratives into otherwise procedurally generated environments.
Nov. 16, 2016