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The not-so-simple process of porting The Banner Saga to game consoles
The not-so-simple process of porting The Banner Saga to game consoles
John Watson, co-founder and technical director at The Banner Saga developer Stoic, describes the process of bringing the tactical, narrative-driven game from PC to consoles.
Jan. 21, 2016
Roll for your life: Making randomness transparent in Tharsis
Roll for your life: Making randomness transparent in Tharsis
"Human beings have this innate understanding of stuff that we can touch and hold and look at," says Zach Gage. "The dice in Tharsis are an analogue for something everyone is familiar with."
Jan. 21, 2016
Microsoft, Nvidia and Intel sponsor cutting-edge tech talks at GDC 2016
Microsoft, Nvidia and Intel sponsor cutting-edge tech talks at GDC 2016
GDC 2016 organizers would like to let you know about some of the cutting-edge sponsored sessions from Nvidia, Intel, Microsoft and more that will be taking place at the March conference.
Jan. 21, 2016
GDC 2016: Rhianna Pratchett deconstructs Rise of the Tomb Raider's narrative design
GDC 2016: Rhianna Pratchett deconstructs Rise of the Tomb Raider's narrative design
As the GDC 2016 approaches, organizers highlight a multi-faceted panel discussion on narrative design in Rise of the Tomb Raider featuring writer Rhianna Pratchett and Crystal Dynamics devs.
Jan. 21, 2016
Official GDC podcast returns, with One Life Left and Gamasutra
Official GDC podcast returns, with One Life Left and Gamasutra
So One Life Left is coming back to Game Developers Conference to record some shows with Gamasutra, and -- wait -- we should probably explain what One Life Left is...
Jan. 21, 2016
Get a job: Giant Sparrow is hiring a Gameplay Programmer
Get a job: Giant Sparrow is hiring a Gameplay Programmer
Unfinished Swan developer Giant Sparrow is after a gameplay programmer to help the Los Angeles, CA-based studio wrap up work on the PlayStation 4 game What Remains of Edith Finch.
Jan. 21, 2016
Two-thirds of Customers Fear Data Breach this Year
Two-thirds of Customers Fear Data Breach this Year
Two-thirds of Customers Fear Data Breach this Year. NCC Group says stats should be ‘wake-up call’ to businesses
Jan. 20, 2016
A Real Look at Video Conferencing Outcomes
A Real Look at Video Conferencing Outcomes
See how three businesses have overcome pressing challenges using Cisco Webex video conferencing to make connections that matter to bring about real outcomes
Jan. 20, 2016
Facebook Integrates TOR into its Android App For Better Privacy
Facebook Integrates TOR into its Android App For Better Privacy
Privacy seekers and admirers have every reason to rejoice since Facebook is bringing TOR, the free anonymizing software to support its android application.
Jan. 20, 2016
Road to the IGF: Noio and Licorice's Kingdom
Road to the IGF: Noio and Licorice's Kingdom
We spoke with designer Thomas van den Berg to talk about Kingdom's origins, and the challenges of creating a procedurally-generated game.
Jan. 20, 2016
GDC State of the Industry: Most developers now confident about the future of VR
GDC State of the Industry: Most developers now confident about the future of VR
The latest Game Developers Conference survey suggests most developers now believe both VR/AR and eSports game development are sustainable businesses, with VR excitement growing fast.
Jan. 20, 2016
Get a job: Sony is hiring an Artist to make PlayStation VR games
Get a job: Sony is hiring an Artist to make PlayStation VR games
Want to work on PlayStation VR? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is looking to hire experienced artists to work on PlayStation VR titles at its studio in Manchester, England.
Jan. 20, 2016