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Hasbro invests big bucks in DragonVale developer
Hasbro invests big bucks in DragonVale developer
My Little Pony house Hasbro has made a major investment in Backflip Studios, the Boulder, CO mobile developer behind the hit game DragonVale and other titles.
July 8, 2013
Nintendo's Wii U turnaround comes down to two main points
Nintendo's Wii U turnaround comes down to two main points
For Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, steering the slow-selling Wii U into the right direction means achieving two goals.
July 8, 2013
Activision Blizzard comes back to the ESA
Activision Blizzard comes back to the ESA
Back in 2008, Activision Blizzard left the Entertainment Software Association, the lobbying group representing the game industry. Five years later, the publisher returns.
July 8, 2013
When crowdfunding reveals the realities of game dev budgets
When crowdfunding reveals the realities of game dev budgets
Crowdfunding has placed game developers closer to their players, and offered more creative freedom. But new challenges await -- particularly concerning budgeting.
July 8, 2013
8 ‎Egyptian Ministry Websites Hacked by ‎Anonymous ‎Jordan, asks Anti-Morsi Protesters Few Questions
8 ‎Egyptian Ministry Websites Hacked by ‎Anonymous ‎Jordan, asks Anti-Morsi Protesters Few Questions
An Anonymous hacker going with the handle of Anonymous Jordan has hacked and defaced eight (8) Egyptian Ministry websites against the taking down of Muslim
July 7, 2013
Have you ever wondered how cyber crimes are plotted?
Have you ever wondered how cyber crimes are plotted?
Derby University of mathematics and computing is helping the world to fight from cyber crime in most unusual way. Have you ever wondered how cyber crimes are
July 5, 2013
Get a job: Develop for CryEngine with RealTime Immersive
Get a job: Develop for CryEngine with RealTime Immersive
RealTime is seeking an animation software engineer to join its Orlando, FL team. "A leader in the simulation and training industry and the exclusive provider of Virtual Attain CryEngine."
July 5, 2013
Molyjam Deux kicks off with 32 locations
Molyjam Deux kicks off with 32 locations
The second annual Molyjam is now underway around the world. The theme for this year's jam is to design a game based on a tweet by Curiosity: What's Inside the Cube? designer Peter Molyneux.
July 5, 2013
Video: Revisiting the 2002 IGF and GDC Awards
Video: Revisiting the 2002 IGF and GDC Awards
Blast from the past: Check out this video of the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards show from 2002, courtesy of GDC Vault. We've certainly come a long way since then!
July 5, 2013
Blog about your Molyjam experience on Gamasutra
Blog about your Molyjam experience on Gamasutra
The second annual Molyjam game jam starts this weekend -- why not share your experiences on Gamasutra?
July 5, 2013
Broadcasting service Twitch strikes a deal with Steam
Broadcasting service Twitch strikes a deal with Steam
Although video streaming service Twitch has already secured some rather big deals in the past year, including broadcasting on Origin and Xbox 360, the company's latest deal may be its biggest.
July 4, 2013
Jetpack Joyride revenue jumped 4x with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride revenue jumped 4x with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride's latest DLC, which asked people to pay for an item yet told them it was going to be free later in the week, has turned out to be "a big success" for developer Halfbrick.
July 4, 2013