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Proposed Massachusetts Incentives For Developers Face Challenges
Proposed Massachusetts Incentives For Developers Face Challenges
Recent challenges for state-backed business in Massachusetts might have a negative effect on proposed tax cuts for the state's game developers, as state legislators prepare to consider a new proposal.
Feb. 2, 2011
THQ's Farrell: 'See The Movie, Play The Game' Experiences No Longer Sell
THQ's Farrell: 'See The Movie, Play The Game' Experiences No Longer Sell
Movie tie-ins were once a main way to sell kids' games -- but now innovation is king, says THQ president Brian Farrell, explaining why the company will scale back its film game efforts.
Feb. 2, 2011
Analysis: The Eight Rules Of Roguelike Design
Analysis: The Eight Rules Of Roguelike Design
In this Gamasutra analysis piece, John Harris examines the history, present and future of dungeon-exploring games, this time focusing on the critical design elements of a successful roguelike.
Feb. 2, 2011
Programmers must be literate, Donald Knuth tells IET in Turing Lecture
Programmers must be literate, Donald Knuth tells IET in Turing Lecture
Software quality would be much better if programmers adopted
Feb. 2, 2011
Twitter flood heralds Egypt’s return to the internet
Twitter flood heralds Egypt’s return to the internet
A flood of celebratory and congratulatory tweets on Twitter has greeted the news that internet services have been restored in Egypt.
Feb. 2, 2011
Apple faces second lawsuit over UDID disclosure to third parties
Apple faces second lawsuit over UDID disclosure to third parties
Apple is being sued again over alleged disclosure of its mobile devices’ unique device identifiers (UDIDs) to third parties without users’ consent.
Feb. 2, 2011
BoxSentry rebrands itself as TrustSphere
BoxSentry rebrands itself as TrustSphere
New name, and new vision – that was the crux of the explanation delivered by the chief executive of the security firm formerly known as BoxSentry.
Feb. 2, 2011
Interview: Namco Bandai's New U.S. Strategy
Interview: Namco Bandai's New U.S. Strategy
With Namco Networks' and Namco Bandai Games America's merger complete, Gamasutra speaks with the CEO and VP about the future of packaged goods, a "smarter" schedule and the pursuit of quality.
Feb. 1, 2011
Research Says Android Led Worldwide Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2010
Research Says Android Led Worldwide Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2010
Data showed shipments of Google Android-based phones topped those of Nokia's second-ranked Symbian platform in Q4 2010, highlighting growing market opportunities.
Feb. 1, 2011
Report: New Chinese Measure Gives Parents More Control Over Game Operators, Minors
Report: New Chinese Measure Gives Parents More Control Over Game Operators, Minors
In an attempt to curb internet addiction, the Chinese government is requiring online game operators to follow parents' requests to limit or stop their children's access to online games.
Feb. 1, 2011
Twisted Pixel's Teasdale Unveils Gunstringer For Kinect
Twisted Pixel's Teasdale Unveils Gunstringer For Kinect
Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel revealed its first Kinect game, The Gunstringer, a marionette-inspired title from former Rock Band 3 lead designer Dan Teasdale.
Feb. 1, 2011
Survey: Gamers More Dangerous Drivers Than Non-Gamers?
Survey: Gamers More Dangerous Drivers Than Non-Gamers?
A study carried out by tire manufacturer Continental Tires claims video gamers are more dangerous behind the wheel than non-gamers because they take more risks.
Feb. 1, 2011