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Nina Freeman walks us through her work on Tacoma
Nina Freeman walks us through her work on Tacoma
We chatted with Tacoma level designer Nina Freeman to learn more about her game-making and level design process.
Aug. 9, 2017
We're chatting with Tacoma level designer Nina Freeman at 3PM EDT
We're chatting with Tacoma level designer Nina Freeman at 3PM EDT
Join us for a conversation about the level design of Tacoma today at 3PM EDT.
Aug. 9, 2017
Q&A: CEO Guillemot on Ubisoft's origins, China expansion
Q&A: CEO Guillemot on Ubisoft's origins, China expansion
Gamasutra spoke to CEO Yves Guillemot about Ubisoft’s origins as an agricultural trader, why it chose to expand to China in 1996, and how he supports creativity and risk-taking within the company.
Aug. 9, 2017
Kongregate launches $10M publishing fund to expand PC and console lineup
Kongregate launches $10M publishing fund to expand PC and console lineup
The new fund will give the company the financials means to further expand its cross-platform publishing efforts, though it might also be used to make other investments.
Aug. 9, 2017
The first two Fig releases have seen mixed results
The first two Fig releases have seen mixed results
Update Crowdfunding outfit Fig says Kingdoms and Castles investors have doubled their money, but that doesn't mean others will be quite as fortunate.
Aug. 9, 2017
The Shrouded Isle dev explains the allure of procedural design
The Shrouded Isle dev explains the allure of procedural design
"Beyond that, I think there's the sense of chasing a holy grail in that, you know, if you're making a game, why is it not infinitely replayable?�Why didn't you create an entire world in there?"
Aug. 9, 2017
Designing the deceptively simple stick figure RPG West of Loathing
Designing the deceptively simple stick figure RPG West of Loathing
Asymmetric Publications' new wacky Wild West RPG posed a dilemma: How to stay true to the spirit of their beloved browser-based MMO Kingdom of Loathing while amping up the ambition, art, and animation.
Aug. 9, 2017
Heads up devs, there's a new publisher in Austria: Toplitz Productions
Heads up devs, there's a new publisher in Austria: Toplitz Productions
New Austria-based publisher Toplitz Productions announced its debut today in a press release stating its intent to work with developers to publish PC and console games with "heart and soul."
Aug. 9, 2017
New study sheds light on how playing games literally shapes the brain
New study sheds light on how playing games literally shapes the brain
A recent study suggests that playing specific genres of games regularly may cause the players' brains -- specifically, the hippocampus -- to grow (3D Mario games) or shrink (Call of Duty).
Aug. 9, 2017
There's a chance eSports could make an appearance at the 2024 Olympic Games
There's a chance eSports could make an appearance at the 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris Olympic bid committee is discussing the possibility of including competitive video games as a medal-worthy sport in the 2024 summer Olympic Games.
Aug. 9, 2017
Valve enters the digital card game fray with Artifact
Valve enters the digital card game fray with Artifact
Valve is taking on a new genre with its latest game announcement, and expanding the world of Dota 2 in the process.
Aug. 9, 2017
Get a job: Yager is looking for a Game Designer
Get a job: Yager is looking for a Game Designer
Yager Development is looking for a talented and experienced game designer to join its studio in Berlin, Germany and work on its free-to-play title Dreadnought.
Aug. 9, 2017