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GDC Next 10: Toejam & Earl creator on making a 'sweet, simple, genuine' game
GDC Next 10: Toejam & Earl creator on making a 'sweet, simple, genuine' game
"You don't need great complexity to touch people." GDC spoke with HumaNature Studios founder Greg Johnson about the inspiration behind Doki-Doki Universe for his upcoming GDC Next 10 talk.
Oct. 30, 2013
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly
Although Nintendo swung to profits for the first half of the 2013 fiscal year, the company admitted that its Nintendo Wii U console is still selling rather poorly, and adversely affecting its overall operations.
Oct. 30, 2013
Chasing the 'holy grail' of the video game holodeck
Chasing the 'holy grail' of the video game holodeck
Full-body immersion into a virtual world is the stuff of dreams. The developers behind Project Holodeck and Turbo Tuscany are chasing that dream, and learning a thing or two along the way.
Oct. 30, 2013
Get a job: Turbine is hiring a marketing director
Get a job: Turbine is hiring a marketing director
"The new Director of Marketing will work with regional partners throughout the world to develop worldwide goals and marketing plans for the products."
Oct. 30, 2013
Discounted GDC Next/ADC registration ends on Thursday 10/31
Discounted GDC Next/ADC registration ends on Thursday 10/31
Discounted online registration ends October 31st for the inaugural GDC Next and ADC in Los Angeles. Attendees can save up to $200 off admission if registered before the deadline.
Oct. 30, 2013
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple ended the 2013 fiscal year with its first earnings decline in 11 years, the company revealed this week -- although its next quarter is looking bullish.
Oct. 29, 2013
Nexon injects millions in funding into online game company Rumble
Nexon injects millions in funding into online game company Rumble
Tokyo-based online game publisher Nexon continues to see potential in Rumble Entertainment, a studio founded by a group of BioWare, Zynga and EA veterans.
Oct. 29, 2013
RuneScape's new 'Bond' system deals blow to gold farmers
RuneScape's new 'Bond' system deals blow to gold farmers
Runescape developer Jagex claims that it has managed to reduce illegal gold farming in its free-to-play MMORPG by a notable 81 percent in a single month, through the use of a "Bonds" real-money system.
Oct. 29, 2013
SpyParty's vicious (and entertaining) cycle of stress and relief
SpyParty's vicious (and entertaining) cycle of stress and relief
SpyParty creator Chris Hecker has found himself observing human behavior, watching people wander and coalesce at parties and in crowds.
Oct. 29, 2013
8 tips for better motion control, according to Harmonix
8 tips for better motion control, according to Harmonix
From its early Karaoke titles, to its massively popular Rock Band series, Harmonix is always looking at new control methods that increase social interaction among players.
Oct. 29, 2013
Grand Theft Auto V a sales milestone for Take-Two
Grand Theft Auto V a sales milestone for Take-Two
Publisher Take-Two had a huge financial quarter, thanks to sales of blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto V that drove over a billion dollars in revenue.
Oct. 29, 2013
Learn everything you need to know about the app business at ADC
Learn everything you need to know about the app business at ADC
Talks by App Annie on app store trends, GamesAnalytics on analytics-driven design, and Mindgrub CEO on six steps to mobile app success are just a few of the business sessions showing at ADC in LA next week.
Oct. 29, 2013