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Reminder: IGF 2014 Main Competition deadline ends on Saturday!
Reminder: IGF 2014 Main Competition deadline ends on Saturday!
Don't miss the IGF deadline! Submissions for the 2014 Independent Games Festival Main Competition entries are due October 19, and Student Showcase Entries are due October 31.
Oct. 18, 2013
On trying to 'epic fail'-proof your game
On trying to 'epic fail'-proof your game
In this reprint from the November 2010 issue of Game Developer magazine, technical art director Steve Theodore advises on the good intentions but occasional pitfalls of trying to plan for every eventuality.
Oct. 18, 2013
Shrinking, growing and how a 3D modeling tool inspired Scale
Shrinking, growing and how a 3D modeling tool inspired Scale
"It occurred to me that using the scale tool in a 3D modeling package is kind of cool and hey, maybe I could make a game out of that," says Steve Swink about his upcoming game, Scale.
Oct. 18, 2013
Anna Anthropy's two-dollar experiment
Anna Anthropy's two-dollar experiment
After a career in free games, Anna Anthropy is selling a new Twine story for $2 -- not just to monetize her own work, but to experiment in disrupting the traditional economy of art games.
Oct. 18, 2013
Trip Hawkins, Animoca, Dreamkind talk education apps at ADC
Trip Hawkins, Animoca, Dreamkind talk education apps at ADC
November's ADC will host talks on the latest topics in Education Apps, including Animoca on complying with online privacy rules and Trip Hawkins on his new learning service.
Oct. 18, 2013
Video: Raph Koster revisits 'A Theory of Fun'
Video: Raph Koster revisits 'A Theory of Fun'
At the first Austin Game Conference, Raph Koster spoke about why games matter, how they teach players, and what fun is. A decade later at the last GDC Online, he revisits his theory of fun.
Oct. 18, 2013
Video: Stanley Parable's Wreden on never trusting your first idea
Video: Stanley Parable's Wreden on never trusting your first idea
In this free GDC Vault session from GDC 2013, The Stanley Parable's Davey Wreden shares takeaways from his game's four-year development and what he's learned about trusting his gut.
Oct. 18, 2013
Cyber Security Challenge and WSS Celebrate Female Code-breakers at Bletchley Park
Cyber Security Challenge and WSS Celebrate Female Code-breakers at Bletchley Park
On Friday 11th October 2013, veterans, women in top security positions and the next generation of cyber defenders met at the home of British code-breaking, Bletchley Park.
Oct. 17, 2013
Practical Tips for Safekeeping your Mobile Devices
Practical Tips for Safekeeping your Mobile Devices
Now when I'm talking about safekeeping a mobile device, I'm not saying don't use your Kindle by the pool or let your toddler play on the iPad while eating
Oct. 17, 2013
Get on the Fast Track to Data Warehouse Nirvana
Get on the Fast Track to Data Warehouse Nirvana
Guest post by Dennis Clark, Senior Solutions Marketing Manager - Microsoft Applications, NetApp We are here in Charlotte this week with our Cisco friends,
Oct. 17, 2013
Check Ins – Why location needs to be part of Authentication and Identity
Check Ins – Why location needs to be part of Authentication and Identity
Dude, where’s my IP? I love to check in on social networks like Foursquare and Google+. Most of the time, there’s no point to it, but it’s fun to see what
Oct. 17, 2013
Get a job: Irrational is looking for technical artists
Get a job: Irrational is looking for technical artists
"Serve as the bridge between Art and Engineering to ensure that the art pipeline meets the needs of both parties. Must have a strong understanding of/experience with modern AAA game-dev pipelines."
Oct. 17, 2013