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Interview: Why The Tribeca Film Institute Turned Its Attention To Gaming
Interview: Why The Tribeca Film Institute Turned Its Attention To Gaming
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris catches up with Beth Janson of the Tribeca Film Institute, as the prestigious film-making body seeks to "connect filmmakers with developers" through a new fund.
Feb. 15, 2011
THQ To Release Voltron Game Later This Year
THQ To Release Voltron Game Later This Year
Publisher THQ has secured the rights to publish a Voltron game, based on the classic 80s children's TV series, and will be releasing it to coincide with the new TV show due later this year.
Feb. 15, 2011
Report: NFL Reducing EA's Contractual Obligations on Madden Due to Lockout
Report: NFL Reducing EA's Contractual Obligations on Madden Due to Lockout
The National Football League has restructured its contract with Electronic Arts to account for the looming NFL lockout, significantly reducing fees for next season, according to media reports.
Feb. 15, 2011
Zenonia Publisher Gamevil Posts Rising Sales, Revenues
Zenonia Publisher Gamevil Posts Rising Sales, Revenues
Seoul, South Korea-based mobile game publisher Gamevil said total 2010 sales rose 17 percent to 28.5 billion KRW ($25.4 million) year-on-year, thanks to franchises including Zenonia and Baseball Superstars.
Feb. 15, 2011
Double Fine Developing Sesame Street Game For Kinect
Double Fine Developing Sesame Street Game For Kinect
Tim Schafer's Brutal Legend and Stacking studio Double Fine Productions is working on a new game for Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect -- Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster.
Feb. 15, 2011
Road To The IGF: Brinson And ValaNejad's The Cat And The Coup
Road To The IGF: Brinson And ValaNejad's The Cat And The Coup
As part of a series of "Road to the IGF" interviews with 2011 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Peter Brinson and Kurosh ValaNejad about the mesmerizing 2011 IGF Nuovo Award finalist The Cat and the Coup.
Feb. 15, 2011
Unity Details Close Ties With Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play
Unity Details Close Ties With Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play
Engine provider Unity Technologies detailed a close partnership with Sony Ericsson on the newly-revealed Xperia Play mobile, where Unity-distributed games will be "prominently featured."
Feb. 15, 2011
Interview: CrowdStar Devs On Facebook Policy Changes, Social Game Stigmas
Interview: CrowdStar Devs On Facebook Policy Changes, Social Game Stigmas
Gamasutra spoke with Facebook dev CrowdStar to discuss how to manage titles amidst volatile platform changes, and why developers are still "wrapping their heads around social mechanics."
Feb. 15, 2011
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: NBA Jam, Angry Birds Lead iPhone Charts
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: NBA Jam, Angry Birds Lead iPhone Charts
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see NBA Jam and Angry Birds earning top iPhone sales, while Smurfs' Village and Scrabble remain big sellers on the iPad.
Feb. 15, 2011
Analysis: Stop Making Sense - Why Video Games Don't Have To
Analysis: Stop Making Sense - Why Video Games Don't Have To
Former Civ IV lead designer Soren Johnson encourages developers to embrace absurdity, saying StarCraft and Plants vs. Zombies succeed because someone decided to "stop making sense."
Feb. 15, 2011
Apple Offers Timed Subscription Plans For iOS App Content
Apple Offers Timed Subscription Plans For iOS App Content
With in-app purchases becoming an increasingly important revenue stream, Apple announced today the wide availability of timed subscriptions for in-app content, allowing game makers a new way to distribute their downloadable content.
Feb. 15, 2011
First Amendment Protections For Games At Issue In EA Player Likeness Appeals
First Amendment Protections For Games At Issue In EA Player Likeness Appeals
First Amendment arguments once again took center stage during an appeals court discussion of two related lawsuits regarding the unauthorized use of player likenesses in EA Sports games.
Feb. 15, 2011