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Apply now to be a GDC 2016 Conference Associate!
Apply now to be a GDC 2016 Conference Associate!
GDC is now accepting applications for the GDC 2016 Conference Associate program from now until January 1st. Associates will receive a pass to the show in exchange for about 25 hours of work. Apply today!
Oct. 20, 2015
Q&A: How Dropsy fights cynicism (and clown stereotypes)
Q&A: How Dropsy fights cynicism (and clown stereotypes)
'I can't blame anyone for assuming that Dropsy is a stoner horror-comedy thing,' says Jay Tholen. But his sweet-natured take on point-and-click adventures demolishes insane clown cliches.
Oct. 20, 2015
What game devs inspire you?
What game devs inspire you?
An informal Twitter survey by Adam Saltsman shows a variety of developers getting love -- and shows the scope of the indie movement, too.
Oct. 20, 2015
Europe's game biz is world champ at creating value, says Supercell investor
Europe's game biz is world champ at creating value, says Supercell investor
A European investor claims Europe is the best place to invest in games because European game companies have proven to be the most valuable in the world, according to recent IPOs and acquisition deals.
Oct. 20, 2015
VR trumps 3D in terms of game design challenges, says Crash Bandicoot dev
VR trumps 3D in terms of game design challenges, says Crash Bandicoot dev
Speaking at GamesBeat 2015, Oculus' head of worldwide studios Jason Rubin speaks at length about the trials and triumphs of working with devs to make VR games.
Oct. 20, 2015
Report: Destiny's plot is the product of a last-minute redesign
Report: Destiny's plot is the product of a last-minute redesign
A new Kotaku report citing anonymous sources claims that Destiny's original, relatively straightforward plot was completely redesigned by Bungie less than a year before it was scheduled to ship.
Oct. 20, 2015
Aviva Employee Sells Customer Data to Claims Firms
Aviva Employee Sells Customer Data to Claims Firms
Aviva Employee Sells Customer Data to Claims Firms. Customer anger as thousands receive nuisance calls
Oct. 19, 2015
PSA: The IGF 2016 Competition deadline is one week away!
PSA: The IGF 2016 Competition deadline is one week away!
Game devs, don't miss the IGF deadline! Submissions for the 2016 Independent Games Festival Competition entries are due next Monday, October 26th.
Oct. 19, 2015
Get a job: Be a Game Systems Programmer at Hi-Rez Studios
Get a job: Be a Game Systems Programmer at Hi-Rez Studios
The studio responsible for Smite and Tribes: Ascend need a game systems programmer to join the development team at Hi-Rez Studios' Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters and work on their new project.
Oct. 19, 2015
Unbound: An Ode to Wired Women
Unbound: An Ode to Wired Women
What do the classic RTS Homeworld and the modern mobile game 80 Days have in common? Fascinating female characters who develop a unique relationship with their means of transportation.
Oct. 19, 2015
Obituary: XGen Studios founder Skye Boyes
Obituary: XGen Studios founder Skye Boyes
Skye Boyes, founder and CEO of independent game developer, XGen Studios, passed away peacefully on October 12, the studio has revealed.
Oct. 19, 2015
South Korean investigators uncover eSports match-fixing ring
South Korean investigators uncover eSports match-fixing ring
A South Korean special investigations unit has identified 12 people it believes are heavily involved in a StarCraft 2 match-fixing ring.
Oct. 19, 2015