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Zynga Partners With Citi For Another Rewards Program
Zynga Partners With Citi For Another Rewards Program
Following its American Express partnership, Zynga has teamed up Citi to offer gift cards and exclusive content for its social games to Citi's ThankYou Rewards members.
Dec. 7, 2010
Rebellion Releases First Social Game, Evil Genius: WMD
Rebellion Releases First Social Game, Evil Genius: WMD
British independent developer and publisher Rebellion (Rogue Trooper, Aliens vs Predator) announced the launch of its first social game, Evil Genius: WMD, on Facebook.
Dec. 7, 2010
Interview: Blizzard Co-Founder Pearce On World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm's Reboot
Interview: Blizzard Co-Founder Pearce On World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm's Reboot
As Cataclysm reboots many areas in World Of Warcraft's universe, Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris talks to Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce about why the early grind in WoW "doesn't have the best content", and how the expansion
Dec. 7, 2010
GDC China: Secrets Of Success In The Russian Market
GDC China: Secrets Of Success In The Russian Market
At GDC China, Nival's Maxim Matveyko outlined the complexities of Russian-speaking markets, showcasing opportunities and challenges for those investigating the fast-growing online game space.
Dec. 7, 2010
GDC China: Bill Roper On The Future Of Online Business
GDC China: Bill Roper On The Future Of Online Business
Speaking to a Chinese audience he recognized as pioneers in new game business models, Blizzard and Cryptic veteran Bill Roper discussed the challenges and changes in today's online gaming market.
Dec. 7, 2010
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Technical Excellence Award Jury
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Technical Excellence Award Jury
The 2011 Independent Games Festival has announced the jury for its Technical Excellence award, including World Of Goo's Ron Carmel, N+'s Raigan Burns, and Super Meat Boy's Tommy Refenes.
Dec. 7, 2010
Flurry Raises $15M For App Recommendations, Analysis
Flurry Raises $15M For App Recommendations, Analysis
Mobile analytics firm Flurry today announced it has raised $15 million in Series C venture funding to continue its analysis and work on its AppCircle game recommendation platform.
Dec. 7, 2010
Study Finds Specially Designed Games Promote Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
Study Finds Specially Designed Games Promote Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
A new study from the Baylor College of Medicine found that children who played two video games designed to promote positive nutrition ate more fruits and vegetables than those in a control group.
Dec. 7, 2010
Google Unveils Chrome Web Store With Support From EA Games, Others
Google Unveils Chrome Web Store With Support From EA Games, Others
At a press event today, Google unveiled the details of its Chrome Web Store, an HTML5-based app marketplace for the Chrome web browser, including games from Electronic Arts and numerous other developers.
Dec. 7, 2010
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Upcoming Indie Jams To Why Size Matters
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Upcoming Indie Jams To Why Size Matters
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, including the importance of working within a studio's limitations, the latest indie jam events, and why scale matter
Dec. 7, 2010
Feature: Halo Reach's Firefight Menu As A 'Microcosm Of Game Design'
Feature: Halo Reach's Firefight Menu As A 'Microcosm Of Game Design'
Hide&Seek development director and former Edge magazine editor Margaret Robertson describes five minutes of playing Halo Reach, but she found one of the mos
Dec. 7, 2010
2010 IGF China Announces Asian, Australasian Indie Winners
2010 IGF China Announces Asian, Australasian Indie Winners
Organizers of IGF China 2010 have announced winners for the Asian and Australasian indie games showcase in Shanghai, with South Korean developer Turtle Cream's 2D tile-flipping platformer Sugar Cube getting the Best Game prize.
Dec. 7, 2010