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For indie devs, the Vita's niche audience is what makes it a viable platform
For indie devs, the Vita's niche audience is what makes it a viable platform
Glixel spoke with a number of developers and publishers that still bring games to Sony's neglected handheld, seeking to explore how the Vita has become a haven for indie games.
June 29, 2017
Get a job: Outpost Games is looking for a Game Software Engineer
Get a job: Outpost Games is looking for a Game Software Engineer
Outpost Games is looking for a full-time Software Engineer to join its team in Redwood City, California.
June 29, 2017
Video: A postmortem look at the scoring of BioShock Infinite
Video: A postmortem look at the scoring of BioShock Infinite
At GDC 2015, composer Gary Schyman shares an earnest postmortem of his work on BioShock Infinite, in the process offering fellow devs an inside look at the complexities of scoring a big-budget game.
June 29, 2017
The unique development constraints of Cuphead's painstakingly hand-drawn art
The unique development constraints of Cuphead's painstakingly hand-drawn art
How StudioMDHR created Cuphead's hand-drawn animation, and how that art style ultimately impacted the rest of the game's development.
June 29, 2017
Devs share tips on using Discord to build a pre-release community
Devs share tips on using Discord to build a pre-release community
Boss Key Productions and Pocketwatch Games have both used to Discord to build vibrant pre-release communities. They share tips and advice on how they get the most out of the chat service.
June 28, 2017
Nintendo Switch sales surpass 1M in Japan
Nintendo Switch sales surpass 1M in Japan
That means the hybrid console is doing better than the Wii U, which saw sales in the region reach 920,000 in just under four months.
June 28, 2017
Sony vet Phil Harrison invests in ex-Sony London chief's new VR startup
Sony vet Phil Harrison invests in ex-Sony London chief's new VR startup
Phil Harrison, former key PlayStation exec and Worldwide Studios chief, was one of the first people to invest in Dream Reality Interactive, a new VR startup from former Sony London head Dave Ranyard.
June 28, 2017
Wargaming opens mobile game development and publishing division
Wargaming opens mobile game development and publishing division
The freshly christened division will support the development of Wargaming's own mobile titles while also acting as a publisher for other mobile game developers.
June 28, 2017
Survey: Nearly 80% of VR/AR/MR devs are making games
Survey: Nearly 80% of VR/AR/MR devs are making games
Almost 80 percent of the 600+ VR/AR professionals surveyed in this year's VR/AR Innovation Report say they're making games. You can learn more in the full (free) report!
June 28, 2017
40 indie games to be featured in Smithsonian American Art Museum event
40 indie games to be featured in Smithsonian American Art Museum event
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s third annual SAAM Arcade will showcase forty games from the worldwide game development community.
June 28, 2017
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds has banned 25k cheaters since launch
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds has banned 25k cheaters since launch
"This is an ongoing battle, but one we are committed to fighting," explained the titular Playerunknown.
June 28, 2017
Video: 7 years in alpha -- A Thumper postmortem
Video: 7 years in alpha -- A Thumper postmortem
At GDC 2017, Thumper dev Marc Flury shows how he & fellow dev Brian Gibson shipped the game themselves thanks to strong art direction, constant experimentation, and commitment to simplicity.
June 28, 2017