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This Week In Korean Online Gaming News: Shutdown Law To iOS Games
This Week In Korean Online Gaming News: Shutdown Law To iOS Games
Gamasutra rounds up the week's biggest reports on South Korea's booming online games market from local news site This Is Game, including App Store restrictions and the country's looming Shutdown Law.
Nov. 4, 2011
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 4
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 4
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Infinity Ward, Gree, Tripwire Interactive, and others.
Nov. 4, 2011
Top iPad Game Apps: Aquaria Premieres To Fast Sales
Top iPad Game Apps: Aquaria Premieres To Fast Sales
Gamasutra rounds up the most popular paid and free iPad gaming applications on the App Store as of today, with Aquaria and Zombieville USA 2 currently ranking among the platform's top downloads.
Nov. 4, 2011
Saling The World: Uncharted 3, Batman: Arkham City Lead Domestic Charts
Saling The World: Uncharted 3, Batman: Arkham City Lead Domestic Charts
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Uncharted 3 and Batman: Arkham City leading multiplatform sales stateside, while Final Fantasy Reishiki heads Japan sales.
Nov. 4, 2011
Changes To PSN Usage Policy Restrict Downloads To 2 Devices
Changes To PSN Usage Policy Restrict Downloads To 2 Devices
Sony has altered the usage policies for its PlayStation Network, cutting down the number of different PlayStation devices a downloadable product can be activated on, following purchase.
Nov. 4, 2011
BAFTA Guru Launches, Aims To Inspire Game Industry Students
BAFTA Guru Launches, Aims To Inspire Game Industry Students
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has launched a new initiative that aims to inspire students and those starting a career in the film, television and video games industries.
Nov. 4, 2011
Opinion: A Few Conceptual Prototyping Tips
Opinion: A Few Conceptual Prototyping Tips
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, HB Studios executive producer Pete Garcin examines three problems that can creep into projects and hamper progress when you're building a prototype.
Nov. 4, 2011
In-Depth: Cold Code
In-Depth: Cold Code
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, SN Systems compiler engineer Andy Thomason explains how you can improve performance for your cold code -- or code executed at most once a frame.
Nov. 4, 2011
Despite R18+ Rating, Proposed AU Guidelines Could Still Refuse Classification
Despite R18+ Rating, Proposed AU Guidelines Could Still Refuse Classification
Despite the introduction of a new, adults-only R18+ rating in Australia's latest proposed game regulation guidelines, titles with extreme violence, sex or drug use could still be refused classification under the system.
Nov. 4, 2011
Microsoft Warns Users Not To Play Purchased MW3 Discs Early
Microsoft Warns Users Not To Play Purchased MW3 Discs Early
Xbox Live users who play legitimately purchased copies of Activision's Modern Warfare 3 before its release Tuesday may face consequences for their Xbox Live accounts. [UPDATE: Activision statement.]
Nov. 4, 2011
Microsoft Launches New Beta, Features For Kinect Windows SDK
Microsoft Launches New Beta, Features For Kinect Windows SDK
Microsoft is marking the first anniversary of its depth-sensing Kinect camera controller by releasing a new beta version for the hardware's Windows SDK, including faster and more accurate limb and joint tracking.
Nov. 4, 2011
Zynga Shows Record Revenue, Reduced Profit In Quarterly Filing
Zynga Shows Record Revenue, Reduced Profit In Quarterly Filing
In a new SEC filing, social gaming giant Zynga reported record quarterly revenue of over $306 million for the period ending September 30, though profits for the company were actually down from the same time a year ago.
Nov. 4, 2011