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Keep track of all of Gamasutra's GDC 2017 event coverage!
Keep track of all of Gamasutra's GDC 2017 event coverage!
GDC 2017 is happening next week, and Gamasutra will have reporters at the Moscone Center in San Francisco bringing you live coverage! Stay up to date via our event coverage page.
Feb. 24, 2017
Nintendo Switch first impressions: Magical gadgetry with a serious issue
Nintendo Switch first impressions: Magical gadgetry with a serious issue
I’ve been able to hang out with the Nintendo Switch for a few days to gather some pre-launch impressions.
Feb. 24, 2017
GDC 2017 Level Design Workshop
GDC 2017 Level Design Workshop
Get a sneak preview of the 2017 Level Design workshop, hosted by GDC on Feb 28. The speakers will introduce their topics, as well as roundtable some questions submitted by the LD community.
Feb. 24, 2017
One-Quarter of Americans Have Had Medical Info Stolen
One-Quarter of Americans Have Had Medical Info Stolen
Victims of medical identity theft had to pay approximately $2,500 in out-of-pocket costs per incident, on average.
Feb. 23, 2017
950,000 Coachella Festival Credentials For Sale on Dark Web
950,000 Coachella Festival Credentials For Sale on Dark Web
The data is being sold for a mere $300 on the Tochka marketplace.
Feb. 23, 2017
Most Hackers Can Compromise You in 12 Hours or Less
Most Hackers Can Compromise You in 12 Hours or Less
A full 81% say they can identify and take valuable data with 24 hours.
Feb. 23, 2017
Get a Job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Gameplay Programmer 2
Get a Job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Gameplay Programmer 2
Insomniac Games is looking for a Gameplay Programmer to design and implement gameplay systems and features in Burbank, California.
Feb. 23, 2017
Video: 5 devs talk storytelling in the 2016 Narrative Innovation Showcase
Video: 5 devs talk storytelling in the 2016 Narrative Innovation Showcase
Watch five devs take the stage at GDC 2016 to give brief ten-minute talks about the interesting and intriguing things each of them is doing in terms of storytelling in video games.
Feb. 23, 2017
Mobile game dev Kiz Studios lays off staff
Mobile game dev Kiz Studios lays off staff
A number of folks who work for mobile game maker Kiz Studios (Might & Mayhem, Little Bigfoot) lost their jobs this week as the company moves to "adjust to current market trends."
Feb. 23, 2017
Game dev contractor Virtuos acquires Black Shamrock Studios
Game dev contractor Virtuos acquires Black Shamrock Studios
"By tapping into English-speaking European talent directly, this will accelerate Virtuos’ expansion of our advanced design and content creation capabilities, which our clients are demanding."
Feb. 23, 2017
InnoGames picks up Warlords from Wooga to continue mobile expansion
InnoGames picks up Warlords from Wooga to continue mobile expansion
"Warlords represents a very good fit to our overall games portfolio, and is another important step in our transition to mobile."
Feb. 23, 2017
IO Interactive studio head leaves Hitman dev after seven years
IO Interactive studio head leaves Hitman dev after seven years
"I am going to miss Denmark, the games we worked on, the studio itself, and most of all the people."
Feb. 23, 2017