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Monument Valley: Only 5 percent of Android installs were paid
Monument Valley: Only 5 percent of Android installs were paid
While developer Ustwo says that a small number of those free installs are legitimate, it seems that piracy continues to be a major problem for premium games on Google's platform.
Jan. 5, 2015
Former DICE and Spark devs launch indie venture Fugitive Games
Former DICE and Spark devs launch indie venture Fugitive Games
Four devs from the likes of DICE (Battlefield 4) and Spark Unlimited (Lost Planet 3) have debuted a new indie studio in Santa Monica and seek to crowdfund development of a space survival sim.
Jan. 5, 2015
Cisco and Microsoft in 2014, the Year in Review
Cisco and Microsoft in 2014, the Year in Review
It’s a new year and we’re looking forward to an exciting 2015. Let pause to take one last look at 2014. For the teams from Cisco and Microsoft supporting
Jan. 3, 2015
WTF????? Steam Chat Spreads Malware
WTF????? Steam Chat Spreads Malware
The popular online gaming outlet has been infiltrated to push credential-stealing malware.
Jan. 2, 2015
Get a job: Be a Senior Programmer at The Workshop
Get a job: Be a Senior Programmer at The Workshop
The Workshop, which had a hand in both The Evil Within and Sorcery, is looking for multiple programmers with console game development experience to join its Marina Del Rey, CA studio.
Dec. 31, 2014
20 developers, events and trends that shaped our industry in 2014
20 developers, events and trends that shaped our industry in 2014
As we bid farewell to 2014, it's clear we're closing out one of the more momentous years in recent game industry history; here are the developers, events and trends that defined the year.
Dec. 31, 2014
Getting More Responsive Security by Learning From Disaster Responses
Getting More Responsive Security by Learning From Disaster Responses
Editor's Note: In the two previous blogs, we discussed some of the issues and dilemmas found within information security knowledge and practice domains.
Dec. 30, 2014
Get hard data on how players make moral choices at GDC 2015
Get hard data on how players make moral choices at GDC 2015
Amanda Lange surveyed over 1,000 people about how make choices in a game that allows for a "good" or "evil" path through the story, and she'll share her data during the GDC 2015 Narrative Summit.
Dec. 30, 2014
Get a Job: N-Space is hiring a 3D Character Animator
Get a Job: N-Space is hiring a 3D Character Animator
Florida-based n-Space is seeking a 3D character animator with, optimally, "knowledge and love of fantasy RPG." Does this sound like you? Check out this job post!
Dec. 30, 2014
Apple adopts 2-week return policy for iTunes purchases in the EU
Apple adopts 2-week return policy for iTunes purchases in the EU
New iTunes terms and conditions governing sale of games and other digital goods in the European Union allow people to cancel and request a refund up to 14 days after making a purchase.
Dec. 30, 2014
Developers' Top 5 Games of 2014: Hidetaka 'SWERY' Suehiro
Developers' Top 5 Games of 2014: Hidetaka 'SWERY' Suehiro
D4 and Deadly Premonition director Hidetaka "SWERY" Suehiro shares his thoughts on five games of 2014 that every developer should play.
Dec. 29, 2014
USC's Lemarchand investigates 'infinite play' game design at GDC
USC's Lemarchand investigates 'infinite play' game design at GDC
Richard Lemarchand, former Naughty Dog lead game designer and associate professor in the USC Games program, will speak at GDC 2015 about what games can be and do by embracing 'open play.'
Dec. 29, 2014