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Video: tricks for procedural terrain generation in iOS MMO Supernauts
Video: tricks for procedural terrain generation in iOS MMO Supernauts
Supernauts lead graphics programmer Harri Hätinen discusses the algorithms behind the iOS social MMO's procedural terrain generation, making it quick and efficient to appease all players and devices.
Jan. 7, 2014
Independent game devs pick their favorite games of 2013 (part 1)
Independent game devs pick their favorite games of 2013 (part 1)
Sibling site IndieGames.com talks to some of the top independent game developers to find out what their top games were from 2013, and what they hope for 2014.
Jan. 7, 2014
Nearly 20% of all Twitch livestreams come from a PlayStation 4
Nearly 20% of all Twitch livestreams come from a PlayStation 4
Sony's latest console continues to eat up Twitch broadcasting bandwidth, though the average viewership of any given PS4 stream is still far below the audience commanded by top PC streamers.
Jan. 7, 2014
Turtle Rock's Evolve is a co-op sci-fi shooter a la Left 4 Dead
Turtle Rock's Evolve is a co-op sci-fi shooter a la Left 4 Dead
Turtle Rock's upcoming sci-fi shooter, which claims Game Informer's February cover, offers asymmetric gameplay between player-controlled aliens and hunters.
Jan. 7, 2014
Oculus debuts new prototype HMD with head tracking, OLED display
Oculus debuts new prototype HMD with head tracking, OLED display
At CES, the VR company has unveiled its latest prototype, the "Crystal Cove" headset, which features an improved screen and includes an external camera for accurate head tracking.
Jan. 7, 2014
'PlayStation Now' is Sony's streaming game solution
'PlayStation Now' is Sony's streaming game solution
UPDATE At Sony's CES keynote, Sony Computer Entertainment's Andrew House highlighted PlayStation's role within the company.
Jan. 7, 2014
PlayStation 4 has sold 4.2 million units
PlayStation 4 has sold 4.2 million units
PlayStation 4 continues strong sell-through since its launch in November last year, Sony Computer Entertainment group CEO Andrew House announced at CES this week.
Jan. 7, 2014
Is this the beginning of a strategy game engine business at Stardock?
Is this the beginning of a strategy game engine business at Stardock?
A new strategy-focused game engine from Stardock-funded studio Oxide could eventually find its way into games from a wide variety of game developers. Maybe.
Jan. 7, 2014
More high-profile EA departures, as Chillingo founders leave
More high-profile EA departures, as Chillingo founders leave
Chillingo today confirmed that founders Chris Byate and Joe Wee have left the company, providing more high-profile departures for parent company Electronic Arts.
Jan. 6, 2014
Veteran MMO designer Brad McQuaid reveals new studio
Veteran MMO designer Brad McQuaid reveals new studio
Brad McQuaid, an industry veteran best known for his work on high-profile massively multiplayer online games, has founded a new MMO studio and revealed its first game.
Jan. 6, 2014
All of these companies are making Steam Machines, claims report
All of these companies are making Steam Machines, claims report
A new report says that around a dozen companies are working on their own Steam Machines, including Alienware and Scan Computers.
Jan. 6, 2014
Noted game designer Clint Hocking leaves Valve
Noted game designer Clint Hocking leaves Valve
Gamasutra sources have independently confirmed today that Far Cry 2 and Splinter Cell designer Clint Hocking has left Valve.
Jan. 6, 2014