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Video: 10 bite-size talks on progressive game design
Some of the most interesting people in game development present "progressive, philosophical, future-looking game design inspiration."
June 5, 2013
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GDC Europe 2013 adds Sony Online community, Ages of Empire Online F2P talks
New GDCE 2013 talks include SOE on engaging with its MMO community over 15 years, the fall and rise of Ages of Empire Online's free-to-play model, and Applifier on the virality of top mobile games.
June 4, 2013
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Contract QA: A dead end or a foot-in-the-door?
A handful of experienced devs offer some career advice on how to break into the games industry for a down-and-out QA contractor and Kotaku contributor.
June 4, 2013
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A heartfelt 'thank you' from Game Developer magazine's editor-in-chief
Game Developer magazine editor Patrick Miller delivers his personal salute to all those who contributed to the publication's 19 year legacy.
June 4, 2013
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Wargaming kicks 'pay-to-win' monetization to the curb
One of the most successful free-to-play online game companies on the planet has announced a sweeping change in the way it monetizes all of its games.
June 3, 2013
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Video: Selling to both the 'bro gamers' and the 'connoisseurs'
Two GDC 2013 presenters use applied psychological case studies to explain how developers can capture two different consumer segments.
June 3, 2013
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Even in 1997, Sid Meier recognized the value of small teams
In this reprint from the April 1997 issue of GD Mag, Civilization designer Sid Meier cuts through the hype of technical innovation to get at what players really enjoy.
June 3, 2013
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This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Man Caves to Tropes vs Women
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics from "Man Caves" to Tropes vs Women.
June 3, 2013
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Download the last Game Developer magazine issue for free!
Game Developer magazine closes its doors this month. As a way of saying thank you to our longtime subscribers and devoted community, we've decided to make the last issue free to download.
June 3, 2013
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Narrative design that tells the player's story
Kent Hudson, an indie developer who previously worked on Deus Ex: Invisible War and BioShock 2, says games spend too much time talking at him instead of involving him in the story.
June 3, 2013
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Humor: When your game's launch isn't as smooth as you'd like
In this reprint from the May 2013 issue of Game Developer magazine, developers release a new online game into the wild -- and descend into revision note hell.
June 3, 2013
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Dead or Alive publisher experiments with free-to-play on console
Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei is set to experiment with free-to-play elements on console, as its upcoming Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate fighter will be available both as a full retail game, and a free download.
June 3, 2013