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Video: Selling to both the 'bro gamers' and the 'connoisseurs'
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
Even in 1997, Sid Meier recognized the value of small teams
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
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Man Caves to Tropes vs Women
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
Download the last Game Developer magazine issue for free!
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
Narrative design that tells the player's story
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
Humor: When your game's launch isn't as smooth as you'd like
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
Dead or Alive publisher experiments with free-to-play on console
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
EVE Online, Dust 514 suffer large-scale DDoS attack
EVE Online, Dust 514 suffer large-scale DDoS attack
Both EVE Online and Dust 514, CCP's pair of hugely popular MMOs, have been offline for over 24 hours now, as the studio looks to secure its servers following a denial-of-service attack.
June 3, 2013
'There is a mindset within the tech business which is 'rinse and repeat.''
'There is a mindset within the tech business which is 'rinse and repeat.''
Linden Lab CEO speaks regarding Second Life's 10th anniversary, and having "another opportunity to position Second Life correctly" within a triple-A market.
June 3, 2013
Get a job: 2K Vegas is looking for QA Testers
Get a job: 2K Vegas is looking for QA Testers
2K Vegas: "Test video game titles on various consoles, PC's and handhelds to ensure flawless game play by thoroughly checking the software for errors and entering them into the testing database."
June 3, 2013
Zynga laying off 520 staff, shuttering multiple offices
Zynga laying off 520 staff, shuttering multiple offices
Reports have surfaced that Zynga is laying off over 500 employees as well as shutting down three of its offices, likely as part of its refocus on mobile development.
June 3, 2013
Report: Oculus VR co-founder struck dead by car
Report: Oculus VR co-founder struck dead by car
Andrew Scott Reisse, identified as a co-founder of the up-and-coming VR headset company, was struck and killed in a police car chase while crossing the street, Los Angeles' KABC reports.
June 1, 2013