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Opinion: Computing in schools – Let's not rush things
Opinion: Computing in schools – Let's not rush things
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Blitz Game Studios' technical manager Lee Winder talks about the challenges facing the UK's push to reform its information and communications technology curriculum.
Feb. 16, 2012
Gamasutra expert blogs: From audio layering to Diablo lessons
Gamasutra expert blogs: From audio layering to Diablo lessons
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including lessons that modern RPGs can learn from the original diablo, audio layering, and Double Fine's Kickst
Feb. 16, 2012
Next Mac update blocks uncertified, non-App Store games by default
Next Mac update blocks uncertified, non-App Store games by default
Apple's next major operating system update for Macs will, by default, block users from running games and applications not downloaded from the Mac App Store or created by a developer registered with the company.
Feb. 16, 2012
TIGA proposes new tax breaks for revitalizing UK games industry
TIGA proposes new tax breaks for revitalizing UK games industry
UK trade association TIGA has again called on the British government to enact tax beaks for the game industry, submitting a report that outlines new measures to support the growth of developers and publishers.
Feb. 16, 2012
Chinese MMO operator Shanda to complete $740M stock buyback
Chinese MMO operator Shanda to complete $740M stock buyback
Shareholders of Shanda Interactive Entertainment have approved a proposal by CEO Tianqiao Chen and his family to take over the Chinese MMO operator with a stock buyback deal worth $740 million.
Feb. 16, 2012
Sony promotion highlights cross-platform features for PS Vita launch games
Sony promotion highlights cross-platform features for PS Vita launch games
Sony has confirmed a number of cross-platform features for the launch games of its upcoming PS Vita handheld that will carry across to its PlayStation 3 console.
Feb. 16, 2012
Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead 2012 BAFTA Awards nominations
Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead 2012 BAFTA Awards nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for its British Academy Video Games Awards, with Batman: Arkham City and L.A. Noire picking up eight nominations each.
Feb. 16, 2012
Ex-Blue Tongue owners start new social games company
Ex-Blue Tongue owners start new social games company
Two former THQ employees, who originally founded Australian de Blob developer Blue Tongue Entertainment, have formed a new casual games company and are looking to release their first game next month.
Feb. 16, 2012
Thatgamecompany's Journey launching on March 13
Thatgamecompany's Journey launching on March 13
Journey, the next game from Los Angeles-based developer Thatgamecompany, will release in North America via the PlayStation Store on March 13, the company has announced.
Feb. 16, 2012
PS Vita only available from 'specialist retailers' at Australian launch
PS Vita only available from 'specialist retailers' at Australian launch
A number of major retailers in Australia will not be stocking Sony's upcoming PlayStation Vita at launch, as Sony plans to launch the device at specialist video game and technology retailers only.
Feb. 16, 2012
Moshi Monsters' Mind Candy considering IPO
Moshi Monsters' Mind Candy considering IPO
Moshi Monsters publisher Mind Candy is considering an initial public offering in the "next few years," while also continuing its expansion of the franchise into the U.S. market.
Feb. 16, 2012
The Godfather dev Kabam partners with Kongregate
The Godfather dev Kabam partners with Kongregate
Social game developer and publisher Kabam today revealed a partnership with indie game portal Kongregate, that will see the studio bringing a number of its games to the popular browser-gaming website.
Feb. 16, 2012