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Akili gets $30.5 million investment for 'digital medicine' games
Akili gets $30.5 million investment for 'digital medicine' games
Developer is seeking to treat ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury with apps.
Jan. 22, 2016
Get a job: Insomniac Games seeks a UI Programmer
Get a job: Insomniac Games seeks a UI Programmer
Are you a C++ programmer who also knows your way around Scaleform, Flash, and ActionScript? Insomniac Games would like to hire someone like you to work as a UI programmer at their Burbank, CA studio.
Jan. 22, 2016
Video: Using iterative level design to ship Skyrim and Fallout
Video: Using iterative level design to ship Skyrim and Fallout
At GDC 2014, Bethesda's Joel Burgess took to the stage to share insights into the iterative approach used by Bethesda's level design team plan, implement, test and polish massive amounts of content.
Jan. 22, 2016
Game dev parents, don't forget to register for GDC 2016 childcare
Game dev parents, don't forget to register for GDC 2016 childcare
Game Developers Conference officials are excited to continue their partnership with leading childcare provider KiddieCorp to offer GDC 2016 attendees access to an on-site children's program.
Jan. 22, 2016
Come to GDC 2016 for practical tips on making more diverse games
Come to GDC 2016 for practical tips on making more diverse games
GDC 2016 organizers a great Advocacy track talk from 80 Days writer Meg Jayanth that promises 10 practical ways you can make more diverse games.
Jan. 22, 2016
Download your copy of the GDC 2016 State of the Industry report!
Download your copy of the GDC 2016 State of the Industry report!
Game Developers Conference officials are pleased to release the full results of the 4th annual GDC State of the Industry survey today, and now you can download a copy of the full report for yourself.
Jan. 22, 2016
The not-so-simple process of porting The Banner Saga to game consoles
The not-so-simple process of porting The Banner Saga to game consoles
John Watson, co-founder and technical director at The Banner Saga developer Stoic, describes the process of bringing the tactical, narrative-driven game from PC to consoles.
Jan. 21, 2016
Roll for your life: Making randomness transparent in Tharsis
Roll for your life: Making randomness transparent in Tharsis
"Human beings have this innate understanding of stuff that we can touch and hold and look at," says Zach Gage. "The dice in Tharsis are an analogue for something everyone is familiar with."
Jan. 21, 2016
Microsoft, Nvidia and Intel sponsor cutting-edge tech talks at GDC 2016
Microsoft, Nvidia and Intel sponsor cutting-edge tech talks at GDC 2016
GDC 2016 organizers would like to let you know about some of the cutting-edge sponsored sessions from Nvidia, Intel, Microsoft and more that will be taking place at the March conference.
Jan. 21, 2016
GDC 2016: Rhianna Pratchett deconstructs Rise of the Tomb Raider's narrative design
GDC 2016: Rhianna Pratchett deconstructs Rise of the Tomb Raider's narrative design
As the GDC 2016 approaches, organizers highlight a multi-faceted panel discussion on narrative design in Rise of the Tomb Raider featuring writer Rhianna Pratchett and Crystal Dynamics devs.
Jan. 21, 2016
Official GDC podcast returns, with One Life Left and Gamasutra
Official GDC podcast returns, with One Life Left and Gamasutra
So One Life Left is coming back to Game Developers Conference to record some shows with Gamasutra, and -- wait -- we should probably explain what One Life Left is...
Jan. 21, 2016
Get a job: Giant Sparrow is hiring a Gameplay Programmer
Get a job: Giant Sparrow is hiring a Gameplay Programmer
Unfinished Swan developer Giant Sparrow is after a gameplay programmer to help the Los Angeles, CA-based studio wrap up work on the PlayStation 4 game What Remains of Edith Finch.
Jan. 21, 2016