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The quiet genius of Animal Crossing: New Leaf
The quiet genius of Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Editor Christian Nutt, having played over 100 hours of the captivating new portable title, tries to figure out just why it works so very well -- and why he doesn't want to stop.
June 28, 2013
'What's the most ridiculous game dev request you've ever received?'
'What's the most ridiculous game dev request you've ever received?'
While certain demands from your boss or client might be stressful at the time they're handed down, hindsight makes these situations a bit funnier.
June 28, 2013
Google is developing its own Android game console - Report
Google is developing its own Android game console - Report
The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is venturing into the microconsole fray itself with its own Android-based video game console.
June 27, 2013
Steam Workshop creators can now share revenues with the community
Steam Workshop creators can now share revenues with the community
Valve has rolled out a new feature to allow Steam Workshop item creators to share their revenues with tools providers and communities.
June 27, 2013
Persona dev Atlus' parent company files for 'rehabilitation'
Persona dev Atlus' parent company files for 'rehabilitation'
Index Corporation, the Japanese company that owns video game developer and publisher Atlus -- best known for the Shin Megami Tensei series -- today announced that it is filing for 'rehabilitation'.
June 27, 2013
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride studio Halfbrick is trialing a new kind of DLC -- the sort that initially costs money, but warns the player that it will go free within a set number of days.
June 27, 2013
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos
One company is providing tools that make recording and sharing mobile gameplay easier. Applifier's Everyplay replays for FaceCam lets players record user commentary over gameplay footage.
June 27, 2013
Source SDK update adds Mac, Linux and Oculus Rift mod support
Source SDK update adds Mac, Linux and Oculus Rift mod support
Valve has released an update for its Source SDK, adding Mac OS X and Linux build and run support for mod developers, and allowing for virtual reality support through the Oculus Rift in mods.
June 27, 2013
Using magnets as a puzzle game mechanic in Magrunner
Using magnets as a puzzle game mechanic in Magrunner
Magrunner: Dark Pulse's puzzle design has a focus on magnetism. Developer 3 AM Games explains how the studio implemented this invisible force.
June 27, 2013
Video: David Perry on game production through collaboration
Video: David Perry on game production through collaboration
Last year, David Perry sold his cloud computing company to Sony for hundreds of millions of dollars. But before that, he gave this GDC 2004 talk on video game production.
June 27, 2013
Get a job: 2K Marin seeks network programmer for unannounced title
Get a job: 2K Marin seeks network programmer for unannounced title
"2K Marin, best known for developing the critically acclaimed BioShock 2 and currently working on the upcoming The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, is currently seeking a Lead Network Programmer for an unannounced project."
June 27, 2013
Unity offered free of charge to Microsoft Studios dev partners
Unity offered free of charge to Microsoft Studios dev partners
Unity's Xbox 360 and One toolsets will be available free of charge to Microsoft Studios development partners, Microsoft announced today. Unity will also offer free platform support for Windows 8 devs.
June 27, 2013