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Child's Play Charity Passes $10M In Total Donations
Child's Play Charity Passes $10M In Total Donations
The gaming-focused Child's Play charity has earned more than $1.5 million in donations so far in 2011, pushing the organization's total contributions past the $10 million mark.
Dec. 12, 2011
Behind The Numbers: Much-Needed Holiday Cheer From November Game Sales
Behind The Numbers: Much-Needed Holiday Cheer From November Game Sales
November was the third consecutive month of year-on-year increases at U.S. game retail. Gamasutra's Matt Matthews examines how Call of Duty drove the much-needed boost.
Dec. 12, 2011
Confirmed: Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Leaves Sony
Confirmed: Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Leaves Sony
Following a series of rumors that Ico creator Fumito Ueda has left his position at Sony, Gamasutra can confirm that the esteemed creator i
Dec. 12, 2011
Tony Hawk Brand Returns To Its Roots With Next Entry
Tony Hawk Brand Returns To Its Roots With Next Entry
Following the release of the peripheral-based Tony Hawk: Ride and Tony Hawk: Shred, the Chicago-based Robomodo has revealed plans to develop a new title that harkens back to the series' roots.
Dec. 12, 2011
Racing Dev Eutechnyx Opens London Publishing Branch
Racing Dev Eutechnyx Opens London Publishing Branch
The UK-based racing game studio has revealed plans to establish a dedicated publishing branch in London to help facilitate the launch of its upcoming social racing title, Auto Club Revolution.
Dec. 12, 2011
In-Depth: Creating Kinect Controls for Angry Birds
In-Depth: Creating Kinect Controls for Angry Birds
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday article, Activate3D's Nick Darnell shares the challenges and different methods his team went through implementing Kinect controls in a touch-based game like Angry Birds.
Dec. 12, 2011
This Week In Japanese News: From Tales To Tozai
This Week In Japanese News: From Tales To Tozai
Gamasutra rounds up recent reports on the Japanese games industry from local news site Andriasang.com, including a free-to-play Tales game, new Japanese studio Tozai Games, and more.
Dec. 12, 2011
Phil Fish: After Fez, I'll Have To Completely Redefine Myself
Phil Fish: After Fez, I'll Have To Completely Redefine Myself
As part of a new Gamasutra interview, Fez developer Phil Fish discusses what he plans to do after his long-awaited indie title is finally released, and
Dec. 12, 2011
Indie Royale Debuts Xmas Bundle, Including Blackwell Trilogy Remastered
Indie Royale Debuts Xmas Bundle, Including Blackwell Trilogy Remastered
The Indie Royale website has launched its Xmas Bundle, initially featuring six games, including the first-ever appearance of Wadjet Eye Games' The Blackwell Trilogy Remastered.
Dec. 12, 2011
Women Making Games: Takeaways From The Difference Engine Initiative
Women Making Games: Takeaways From The Difference Engine Initiative
TIFF Nexus' recent Women in Film, Games and New Media Day presented the results of the Difference Engine Initiative -- an incubator designed to encourage more young women to develop games.
Dec. 12, 2011
E3 Doubles Expo Pass Prices
E3 Doubles Expo Pass Prices
Registration for the annual E3 video game industry expo in Los Angeles opened Monday, though registrants were surprised to see expo passes priced double what they were last year.
Dec. 12, 2011
GCHQ’s cryptanalysis code challenge cracked
GCHQ’s cryptanalysis code challenge cracked
The deadline on the apparent GCHQ code challenge, due to expire last night, has been extended by 24 hours.
Dec. 12, 2011