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Ubisoft announces JRPG-inspired Child of Light at GDC Europe
Ubisoft announces JRPG-inspired Child of Light at GDC Europe
In a session at GDC Europe, Far Cry 3 director Patrick Plourde showcased a new title developed on the Ubi-Art Framework tech developed for the Rayman series.
Aug. 19, 2013
Sony Online's three rules of engagement for community management
Sony Online's three rules of engagement for community management
At GDC Europe, Sony Online Entertainment head of community Linda Carlson offers up her three most important rules for engaging with communities.
Aug. 19, 2013
Small teams and big ideas are key to Gree's new 'G-Lab'
Small teams and big ideas are key to Gree's new 'G-Lab'
Gree's San Francisco studio is implementing "G-Lab" -- a new cross-departmental initiative that intends to use small teams and fast prototyping to come up with the next big mobile game ideas.
Aug. 19, 2013
Check out other devs' VR projects on the new 'Oculus Share' portal
Check out other devs' VR projects on the new 'Oculus Share' portal
Oculus VR today announced "Oculus Share," a new community portal that allows developers to browse, upload and download, discuss and rate VR projects.
Aug. 19, 2013
Watch these FPS developers divulge their design secrets
Watch these FPS developers divulge their design secrets
A whole host of developers, ranging from smaller indies to designers at large first-person shooter studios, have given advice about making FPS games as part of the 7DFPS jam.
Aug. 16, 2013
As Chinese release looms, Guild Wars 2 sees record MMO sales
As Chinese release looms, Guild Wars 2 sees record MMO sales
As MMO studio NCSoft gears up to release Guild Wars 2 in the lucrative Chinese market later this year, the company today revealed that its flagship MMORPG is "the fastest-selling MMO in history."
Aug. 16, 2013
Viacom deal could bring live TV to the PlayStation 4
Viacom deal could bring live TV to the PlayStation 4
With Microsoft stressing the live TV functionality of the Xbox One, it would appear that Sony isn't planning on being left behind, as the company this week revealed a tentative deal with Viacom.
Aug. 16, 2013
IGDA considering support groups for devs harassed by gamers
IGDA considering support groups for devs harassed by gamers
The International Game Developers Association plans to start a number of support groups for developers who find themselves harassed and attacked by angry gamers on a regular basis.
Aug. 16, 2013
Lucid Games partners up with 2K to develop iOS racing game
Lucid Games partners up with 2K to develop iOS racing game
Lucid Games, the studio staffed by former Bizarre Creations designers, has finally revealed what many were waiting for -- a new driving game in the same vein as the Project Gotham Racing series.
Aug. 16, 2013
Get a job: Turtle Rock Studios is looking for lighting artists
Get a job: Turtle Rock Studios is looking for lighting artists
"Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to join our team. The job will require working closely with designers, engineers and artists to create convincing, visually stunning environments."
Aug. 16, 2013
Digital games are now a $1.1 billion market, thanks to mobile
Digital games are now a $1.1 billion market, thanks to mobile
Revenue on digital games in the U.S. tipped the scales at $1.1 billion this July, an increase owed considerably to the strength of the U.S. mobile games market -- particularly King's Candy Crush Saga.
Aug. 16, 2013
IGF China finalists, Indie Summit talks announced for GDC China 2013
IGF China finalists, Indie Summit talks announced for GDC China 2013
GDC China organizers have announced finalists for the 5th annual IGF China and highlighted talks for its Independent Games Summit, including IGF nominees Thirty Flights of Loving and Retro/Grade.
Aug. 16, 2013