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Opinion: Constructive Criticism - The Balancing Act
Opinion: Constructive Criticism - The Balancing Act
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, game development grad student Heather Decker-Davis discusses the importance of maintaining a balance between constructive criticism and praise with your team.
Nov. 14, 2011
Game Developer's November Issue Debuts With Crimson Alliance Postmortem
Game Developer's November Issue Debuts With Crimson Alliance Postmortem
The November 2011 issue of Game Developer magazine is now available, and features an in-depth postmortem on Certain Affinity's Crimson Alliance, the third annual 'Game Developer 50,' and more.
Nov. 14, 2011
Free Android anti-virus products "virtually useless", says report
Free Android anti-virus products "virtually useless", says report
An in-depth report from AV-Test.org claims that the raft of Android anti-malware apps that have arrived in the last 12 months or so are all virtually useless.
Nov. 14, 2011
GDC China: Bastion's Rao: 'If You Own Your IP, Do Something With It'
GDC China: Bastion's Rao: 'If You Own Your IP, Do Something With It'
At his GDC China talk, Supergiant Games' Amir Rao discussed the development of breakout indie hit Bastion, revealing over 350,000 copies sold, as well as 30,000 soundtracks.
Nov. 13, 2011
GDC China: Brian Fargo Shares RPG Storytelling Techniques
GDC China: Brian Fargo Shares RPG Storytelling Techniques
Brian Fargo's games, especially Fallout, have been lauded for their story interactivity and emergent systems. At GDC China, he revealed his techniques for developing an interesting story in a role playing game.
Nov. 13, 2011
GDC China: Capy's Vella To Indies: 'Risk Is A Critical Step To Making Money'
GDC China: Capy's Vella To Indies: 'Risk Is A Critical Step To Making Money'
Sword and Sworcery maker Capy Games' Nathan Vella discussed at GDC China why risk is a critical element to indie success, and why developer should target niche markets.
Nov. 13, 2011
GDC China Keynote: Brian Fargo Talks RPG Legacy
GDC China Keynote: Brian Fargo Talks RPG Legacy
Brian Fargo, maker of games like The Bard's Tale, Baldur's Gate, and Fallout, discussed at hit GDC China keynote what makes a successful RPG, drawing on his 30 years making games in the genre.
Nov. 13, 2011
GDC China: Canabalt's Saltsman On Why PC, Mac Rules For Indies
GDC China: Canabalt's Saltsman On Why PC, Mac Rules For Indies
Talking at GDC China 2011's Indie Games Summit, Canabalt and Flixel creator Adam Saltsman discussed why PC and Mac are "the most indie-friendly platforms currently available".
Nov. 13, 2011
GDC China: 2011 Independent Games Festival China Winners Announced
GDC China: 2011 Independent Games Festival China Winners Announced
Organizers of the third annual IGF China have announced the winners for the indie showcase in Shanghai, with Pixel May Cry taking home the prize for Best Game, along with a host of other notable winners.
Nov. 12, 2011
Indie Royale 'Difficult Second Bundle' Hits 25,000 Sold, Adds Two New Games
Indie Royale 'Difficult Second Bundle' Hits 25,000 Sold, Adds Two New Games
The Difficult Second Bundle from the Indie Royale game download site has hit 25,000 units sold in just two days on sale, adding two new games and downloadable content as a result.
Nov. 12, 2011
Tale Of Tales' Harvey: Game Developers Need To Think Holistically
Tale Of Tales' Harvey: Game Developers Need To Think Holistically
Frustrated by the uneven weight of technology and visuals versus storytelling and audio, The Path developer Tale of Tales tells Gamasutra in a new feature in
Nov. 11, 2011
A Low Level Curriculum for C and C++
A Low Level Curriculum for C and C++
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, Gamer Camp's Alex Darby explains the idea of a low level programming curriculum, and why the disassembly window is "only daunting if you let it be".
Nov. 11, 2011