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The craft of game systems: Tuning RPG content
The craft of game systems: Tuning RPG content
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, Microsoft game designer Daniel Achterman continues his series on system design's best practices by looking at how you can tune combat in RPGs.
Feb. 20, 2012
The BBC's big play for the game space, led by Dr. Who
The BBC's big play for the game space, led by Dr. Who
Gamasutra speaks to Robert Nashak, head of the BBC's new game division, about the Three Rings-developed MMO Dr. Who: Worlds in Time, along with the Three Rings team.
Feb. 20, 2012
MechAssault creators reveal free-to-play Reign of Thunder
MechAssault creators reveal free-to-play Reign of Thunder
Independent game developer Day 1 Studios on Monday announced Reign of Thunder, a free-to-play multiplayer title in the vein of Day 1's MechAssault franchise.
Feb. 20, 2012
Valve would consider hardware development to drive innovation
Valve would consider hardware development to drive innovation
Valve's Gabe Newell has suggested that the company may begin its own hardware development in the future, as this may be the only way for it to push innovation in its games.
Feb. 20, 2012
Alan Wake PC recoups costs in 2 days
Alan Wake PC recoups costs in 2 days
The PC version of Remedy's Alan Wake, released last week, managed to recoup its development and marketing expenses during the first 48 hours on sale.
Feb. 20, 2012
DeNA launches Mobage platform in South Korea
DeNA launches Mobage platform in South Korea
Mobile gaming giant DeNA today launched a version of its Mobage mobile games platform in South Korea, called Daum Mobage, via an agreement with Daum Communications.
Feb. 20, 2012
How identity functions in games
How identity functions in games
As part of a new Gamasutra feature, Badgeville's Tony Ventrice takes a closer look at identity -- which can be "the opportunity to experiment with changing your persona".
Feb. 20, 2012
Opinion: Where's that glorious transmedia future?
Opinion: Where's that glorious transmedia future?
Gamasutra's Leigh Alexander takes a look at how film and other media are doing at leveraging brands into the world of games, finding slow progress toward that popular transmedia vision.
Feb. 20, 2012
Health and Safety inspector loses details of Hartlepool nuclear power plant
Health and Safety inspector loses details of Hartlepool nuclear power plant
Another day, another lost memory stick: this one with details of a UK nuclear power station including plans and a stress test lost in India.
Feb. 20, 2012
Labour’s Intercept Modernisation Programme V2
Labour’s Intercept Modernisation Programme V2
The UK Government is renewing its plans to retain internet and mobile phone traffic data on everyone for a year.
Feb. 20, 2012
Is ignorance bliss? Majority of employees don't know or follow IT security policies
Is ignorance bliss? Majority of employees don't know or follow IT security policies
More than half of employees said they do not always follow their company’s IT security policies or are not even aware of those policies, according to a survey sponsored by McAfee and Xerox.
Feb. 20, 2012
Rovio reveals Angry Birds Space for mobile
Rovio reveals Angry Birds Space for mobile
Developer and publisher Rovio Mobile has announced that Angry Birds Space, the next new entry from its phenomenally successful puzzle game franchise, will launch on March 22.
Feb. 17, 2012