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Blizzard has its own classic World of Warcraft server in the works
Blizzard has its own classic World of Warcraft server in the works
Blizzard has not announced when the server will go live, saying only that it is currently in development.
Nov. 3, 2017
The two-man team building Disc Jam as an eSports platform
The two-man team building Disc Jam as an eSports platform
“I'd like to say we had a marketing strategy targeting a key demographic. We were actually just playing a ton of old Pong-likes and saying, ‘Why aren't there more simple, PvP-first games like these?’”
Nov. 3, 2017
Postmortem: Building The Turing Test around a secret mechanic
Postmortem: Building The Turing Test around a secret mechanic
"Our most unique central mechanic could not be shown in marketing, reviews or previews because the mechanic is tightly integrated with the story." - David Jones, design director of The Turing Test.
Nov. 3, 2017
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring an experienced AI Engineer
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring an experienced AI Engineer
The team at Infinity Ward are looking to bring on a senior AI engineer to work on cutting-edge AI in "the world's premiere FPS franchise" at the studio's office in Woodland Hills, CA.
Nov. 3, 2017
At GDC 2018, For Honor devs share lessons learned sustaining a live game
At GDC 2018, For Honor devs share lessons learned sustaining a live game
At GDC 2018 For Honor creative director Roman Campos Oriola and game director Damien Kieken will tell the tale of their game, its post-launch troubles, and how they addressed them.
Nov. 3, 2017
Video: A game dev's guide to staying satisfied and mentally healthy
Video: A game dev's guide to staying satisfied and mentally healthy
At GDC 2017, psychiatric care professional Dr. Jennifer Hazel and Framed game dev Joshua Boggs  explored the issue and offered some tips on how to remain well while working in games.
Nov. 3, 2017
Q&A: Depicting administrative evil in The Shrouded Isle
Q&A: Depicting administrative evil in The Shrouded Isle
The Shrouded Isle_ places players in the role of a high priest, it's up to them to choose sacrifices, suss out sinners, and keep a vicious god contented, doing so through merciless, cold choices.
Nov. 3, 2017
Level Design: First Blocks - Part 1
Level Design: First Blocks - Part 1
This is a 3-part series where I break down Level Desing and some beginner tips on what is important on the path of becoming an LD and some tips on how to get there.
Nov. 3, 2017
Xbox One X: A hands-on analysis of Microsoft's powerful new console
Xbox One X: A hands-on analysis of Microsoft's powerful new console
Xbox One X, formerly known as the more astrologically-inclined Project Scorpio, is arriving on November 7 for $499, and Gamasutra got to spend some up-close time with the console.
Nov. 3, 2017
What makes a good game tester?
What makes a good game tester?
In this article I will explore what I feel are the most important skills and attributes of a good game tester, and what type of mindset I believe a good game tester should have.
Nov. 3, 2017
Picture those Thousand Words: Collaboration, Visual Notes, and Dyslexia
Picture those Thousand Words: Collaboration, Visual Notes, and Dyslexia
What if technology could augment a learner’s genetic and social make-up, help them translate information, and deliver a better opportunity to learn? This is where collaborative visual notes come in.
Nov. 2, 2017
Disruption in Our Learning Cultures Develops Families as Learning Partners
Disruption in Our Learning Cultures Develops Families as Learning Partners
Ymasumac Marañón Davis is an educational consultant, intuitive life coach and author. This blog is the fourth in a series around access. All thoughts are
Nov. 2, 2017