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Learn from top game artists and directors at the GDC 2018 Art Direction Bootcamp!
Learn from top game artists and directors at the GDC 2018 Art Direction Bootcamp!
GDC 2018 organizers share a preview of the informative and intriguing sessions taking place during the day-long Art Direction Bootcamp which will help kick off the conference next month.
Feb. 7, 2018
Weekly Jobs Roundup: Square Enix, Rovio, and more are hiring now!
Weekly Jobs Roundup: Square Enix, Rovio, and more are hiring now!
Whether you're just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what's out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.
Feb. 7, 2018
Mojang is shutting down Scrolls' online servers
Mojang is shutting down Scrolls' online servers
Mojang’s digital card game Scrolls is going offline for good this month. The game was up and running for nearly 5 years.
Feb. 7, 2018
After a rocky launch, Failbetter Games ends indie fund and lays off some staff
After a rocky launch, Failbetter Games ends indie fund and lays off some staff
Four staff members have been laid off following the underwhelming Early Access launch of Sunless Skies.
Feb. 7, 2018
Report: Gameloft closes New Orleans studio, layoffs at Gameloft Madrid
Report: Gameloft closes New Orleans studio, layoffs at Gameloft Madrid
Update:Gameloft has reportedly closed its New Orleans office and laid off roughly 40 staff members in the process. A source tells Gamasutra that Gameloft Madrid recently laid off 50 devs as well.
Feb. 7, 2018
Come to GDC 2018 for an inside look at ILMxLAB's location-based VR!
Come to GDC 2018 for an inside look at ILMxLAB's location-based VR!
At GDC 2018, experts from ILMxLAB and Lucasfilm will show you how they designed and built custom high-end multi-GPU systems to render Star Wars movie-quality experiences in location-based VR!
Feb. 7, 2018
Video: Tales of a video game drag queen - Making Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
Video: Tales of a video game drag queen - Making Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
At GDC 2015 Magic Notion's Richard Franke digs into how to make a funny, inclusive dating game as he charts the development of hilarious drag queen-hosted mobile dating sim Kitty Powers' Matchmaker.
Feb. 7, 2018
Report: Google considering streaming service for games
Report: Google considering streaming service for games
Google is considering the development of a subscription-based game streaming service to be delivered through Google's Chromecast, or an entirely new console.
Feb. 7, 2018
Nimbatus - How a free demo got our game funded
Nimbatus - How a free demo got our game funded
Our game's Kickstarter surpassed its goal thanks to a demo. When posting on social news/media sites, we offered the demo instead of asking for support. Players had to provide an email to download the demo. The result was an interesting campaign dynamic.
Feb. 7, 2018
Evolution of the Videogames Industry through its manifestos
Evolution of the Videogames Industry through its manifestos
In the last 20 years, the games industry has had to adapt to dizzying technological, economical and social changes. This article will survey industry manifestos covering this timespan, reviewing their clairvoyance, validity and viability.
Feb. 7, 2018
Journey from Cisco Intern to Associate Sales Representative
Journey from Cisco Intern to Associate Sales Representative
Kelly shares how she was inspired to become a Cisco Intern, and why she chose to stay on full time as an ASR!
Feb. 6, 2018
The Role of Transparency in our Digital Economy
The Role of Transparency in our Digital Economy
It’s no surprise the world is going digital. With this transition comes the opportunity for economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness but also the risk of cyber-attacks for monetary...
Feb. 6, 2018