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Analysts Mixed On Holiday Outlook
Analysts Mixed On Holiday Outlook
With the holiday season fast approaching, analysts chime in with their game sales predictions, noting that the core gamer is "the demographic to watch this year" and examining the software battle for third place.
Nov. 9, 2011
Opinion: Becoming A Better Game Programmer
Opinion: Becoming A Better Game Programmer
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, Bane Games' Alistair Doulin shares five pieces of advice on becoming a better game programmer -- most of which apply to other disciplines, too.
Nov. 9, 2011
'Game Of Thrones' License To See Action RPG, MMO, Social Games
'Game Of Thrones' License To See Action RPG, MMO, Social Games
George R. R. Martin's "A Song Of Ice And Fire" books will be the inspiration behind an upcoming MMO from German publisher Bigpoint, an Action RPG title from Japanese publisher Atlus and a social networking game.
Nov. 9, 2011
EA, Zynga, PopCap Headline New Kindle Fire Partnerships
EA, Zynga, PopCap Headline New Kindle Fire Partnerships
Amazon's Kindle Fire will include support for "several thousand" of the most popular Android apps when it launches November 15, including games from the likes of Zynga, EA, Gameloft, PopCap, Rovio and more.
Nov. 9, 2011
Report: U.S. Mobile Game Revenue Passed Portable Games In 2011
Report: U.S. Mobile Game Revenue Passed Portable Games In 2011
A new report from mobile analytics firm Flurry finds that explosive growth in the iOS and Android gaming markets now has them drawing more U.S. software revenue than traditional portable systems from Sony and Nintendo.
Nov. 9, 2011
Bohemia's Anti-Piracy Tech Degrades Game Performance Over Time
Bohemia's Anti-Piracy Tech Degrades Game Performance Over Time
In the constant back-and-forth battle between pirates and publishers, Bohemia Interactive continues to deploy a relatively unique system that degrades the performance in pirated copies as the player continues to play.
Nov. 9, 2011
China's Unexpected Cultural Challenges For Motion Control
China's Unexpected Cultural Challenges For Motion Control
For Israeli developer Side-kick, developing for the upcoming Eedoo iSec console means facing challenges surrounding the camera-based motion controls as well as cultural and technological differences in the Chinese market.
Nov. 9, 2011
What Makes Minecraft A 'Game Changer'
What Makes Minecraft A 'Game Changer'
In Gamasutra's latest feature, a reprint from Game Developer magazine's October 2011 issue, we cover the business, community, and development skills that make Minecraft soar -
Nov. 9, 2011
GDC 2012 Adds Business Matching, Leading Industry Consultant To 'GDC Play' Showcase
GDC 2012 Adds Business Matching, Leading Industry Consultant To 'GDC Play' Showcase
Organizers of GDC 2012 have announced new enhancements to the event's GDC Play game showcase, including business matchmaking and consultancy from former IGDA head Jason Della Rocca.
Nov. 9, 2011
Game Developer Announces Front Line Award Finalists, Call For Votes
Game Developer Announces Front Line Award Finalists, Call For Votes
Game Developer magazine has announced the finalists for its Front Line Awards, which honors the best tools across art, audio, middleware, game engines, networking, and programming/production tools.
Nov. 9, 2011
Empire Avenue's Sentimental Currency In The Social Age
Empire Avenue's Sentimental Currency In The Social Age
Empire Avenue co-founder Duleepa "Dups" Wijayawardhana -- formerly of BioWare -- shares interesting thoughts on value and meaning in the age of the gamified social app.
Nov. 9, 2011
Mad Catz Sees Q2 Decline On A Year Without Rock Band
Mad Catz Sees Q2 Decline On A Year Without Rock Band
Video game accessory maker Mad Catz reported decreased revenues and profits for its Q2 ending September 30, after unfavorable comps to last year's Rock Band 3 instrument sales.
Nov. 9, 2011