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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
UK Trade Body UKIE Reaches 100 Members In Total
UK Trade Body UKIE Reaches 100 Members In Total
British trade group UKIE announced today that it now has 100 members in total, more than doubling its membership numbers over the last year, thanks to an "exciting year of seismic changes within our industry."
Nov. 4, 2011
Free-To-Play DC Universe Online Sees 120K Registrations In 2 Days
Free-To-Play DC Universe Online Sees 120K Registrations In 2 Days
After going free-to-play earlier this week, the PC version of Sony Online Entertainment's DC Universe Online MMO has seen over 120,000 new user registrations in the space of two days.
Nov. 4, 2011
Twisted Pixel's Bear On Switching From Indie To Microsoft
Twisted Pixel's Bear On Switching From Indie To Microsoft
Earlier last month, Microsoft announced it was buying Austin, Texas-based Twisted Pixel Games (The Gunstringer). Gamasutra talks to the company's Josh Bear about what the future holds for the Splosion Man developer.
Nov. 4, 2011
Halfbrick's Phil Larsen Ponders The Evolution Of Fruit Ninja
Halfbrick's Phil Larsen Ponders The Evolution Of Fruit Ninja
In anticipation of his GDC China talk, Halfbrick's Phil Larsen explores the growth and evolution of the studio's hit Fruit Ninja, explaining why sheer simplicity can be a recipe for widespread success.
Nov. 4, 2011
A Candid Look At The Making Of Prince Of Persia
A Candid Look At The Making Of Prince Of Persia
Gamasutra's latest feature brings together excerpts from Prince of Persia developer Jordan Mechner's new book with a fresh interview, and stretches across
Nov. 4, 2011