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GDC 2012 unveils Molyneux, Bleszinski, Meier 'Forgotten Tales' panel
GDC 2012 unveils Molyneux, Bleszinski, Meier 'Forgotten Tales' panel
GDC 2012 details three new sessions, featuring a panel of industry legends looking at lessons from the past, Ben Cousins on the death of game consoles, and Bastion's Greg Kasavin on creating atmosphere in games.
Jan. 9, 2012
Opinion: The symbolism of simple actions
Opinion: The symbolism of simple actions
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Zenimax Online Studios' senior animator Mike Jungbluth discusses how designers can add symbolism in the games through simple actions.
Jan. 9, 2012
Microsoft reveals 66 million Xbox 360s, 18 million Kinects sold
Microsoft reveals 66 million Xbox 360s, 18 million Kinects sold
As part of his CES keynote this evening, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has revealed the latest sales numbers for the Xbox 360 and K
Jan. 9, 2012
CES: Microsoft highlights Metro interface, Kinect for entertainment, PC
CES: Microsoft highlights Metro interface, Kinect for entertainment, PC
Microsoft's last speech (for now?) at the Gamasutra-attended CES in Las Vegas showcased the Metro interface, Windows Store for apps, and Kinect for uses beyond gaming, powered by an ebullient Steve Ballmer.
Jan. 9, 2012
Chasing Zelda: Creating empathy in Skyward Sword
Chasing Zelda: Creating empathy in Skyward Sword
Gamasutra editor-at-large Leigh Alexander analyzes a key evolution on the Zelda formula employed by Skyward Sword -- one that creates a real sense of feeling for the iconic character.
Jan. 9, 2012
What Prototype 2 taught its design director
What Prototype 2 taught its design director
Matt Armstrong, design director of Prototype 2 at Radical Entertainment, tells us about lessons the team will bring to the sequel -- and those he's learned himself on his journey to directorship.
Jan. 9, 2012
Cut the Rope studio staffs up for merchandising push
Cut the Rope studio staffs up for merchandising push
ZeptoLab, developer of the popular mobile game Cut the Rope, will expand its marketing push with the hire of a new head of licensing and merchandising.
Jan. 9, 2012
Interplay surrenders Fallout MMO rights back to Bethesda
Interplay surrenders Fallout MMO rights back to Bethesda
As part of an out-of-court settlement, Fallout series creator Interplay has given up all rights to an MMO spin-off it claimed to be developing, giving Bethesda complete control over the IP.
Jan. 9, 2012
Internet action against SOPA under discussion within Net Coalition
Internet action against SOPA under discussion within Net Coalition
Opposition to SOPA and PIPA (the anti online piracy acts) continues to grow. Net Coalition reports on Al Gore’s reservations, while also threatening its own internet blackout.
Jan. 9, 2012
Endpoint attacks cost firms close to half a million dollars annually
Endpoint attacks cost firms close to half a million dollars annually
Attacks against endpoints are costing the average organization around $470,000 annually, according to a survey sponsored by Symantec.
Jan. 9, 2012
Interview With The Saudi Hacker Who Hacked and Leaked Million Israeli Credit Cards
Interview With The Saudi Hacker Who Hacked and Leaked Million Israeli Credit Cards
Why would someone hack into a website and steal million credit cards and later leaks the credit card numbers without even using them? What was the intention,
Jan. 9, 2012
Media Molecule invests millions to stop relying on LittleBigPlanet
Media Molecule invests millions to stop relying on LittleBigPlanet
Media Molecule spent £4.1 million ($6.3 million) on research and development in its last fiscal year, as the Sony studio seeks to mitigate its risks from relying solely on the LittleBigPlanet franchise.
Jan. 6, 2012