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Opinion: Developers Versus the Press
Opinion: Developers Versus the Press
In an opinion piece, Game Developer magazine's Brandon Sheffield looks at the sometimes tense but ultimately vital relationship between those who make games and those who write about them.
Jan. 20, 2011
Belgian, French Game Companies Form New Non-Profit Collective
Belgian, French Game Companies Form New Non-Profit Collective
A collection of twenty game-related companies from Northern France and Belgium have formed a new non-profit organization devoted to "enhancing business opportunities in the region."
Jan. 20, 2011
Designer Jane McGonigal Signs On With Social Chocolate
Designer Jane McGonigal Signs On With Social Chocolate
Renowned alternate-reality game designer and researcher Jane McGonigal has signed on with Social Chocolate, a new company combining the worlds of social gaming and science.
Jan. 20, 2011
Analyst: 29 Percent Of U.S. 'Net Users Will Play Social Games In 2012
Analyst: 29 Percent Of U.S. 'Net Users Will Play Social Games In 2012
A recent report from analysis firm eMarketer projects 68.7 million Americans will be social game players by 2012, representing 29 percent of the total U.S. Internet population.
Jan. 20, 2011
Blizzard: No Intention To Stop 'World of StarCraft' Mod Development
Blizzard: No Intention To Stop 'World of StarCraft' Mod Development
Blizzard Entertainment has clarified that it never intended to hinder the development of a 'World of StarCraft' MMO mod for StarCraft II being worked on by modder Ryan Winzen.
Jan. 20, 2011
Analysis: Killing for its Own Sake - Red Dead Redemption & The Value Of Rewards
Analysis: Killing for its Own Sake - Red Dead Redemption & The Value Of Rewards
In this Gamasutra editorial, Andrew Vanden Bossche looks at the unexpected moments when games take us behind the scenes, and the details of how game design engages us.
Jan. 20, 2011
Ubisoft Tackles Smurfs Movie Game
Ubisoft Tackles Smurfs Movie Game
Ubisoft has always closely attended the movements of the film industry, and now it'll hail the August release of the Columbia/Sony pictures 3D Smurfs flick with the release of a video game based on the film.
Jan. 20, 2011
Indie Game Challenge Reveals 12 Finalists
Indie Game Challenge Reveals 12 Finalists
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences revealed the 12 finalists of its Indie Game Challenge, from "Non-Professional" entrants like Hazard: The Journey of Life and "Professional" ones like Monaco.
Jan. 20, 2011
2011 Canadian Game Conference Reminds On Speaker Submission Deadline
2011 Canadian Game Conference Reminds On Speaker Submission Deadline
The 2011 Canadian Games Conference in Vancouver is reminding prospective speakers that Tuesday, January 25 at midnight is its deadline for submissions from qualified speakers on a broad range of industry topics.
Jan. 20, 2011
Vision Engine Integrates RakNet Networking Features
Vision Engine Integrates RakNet Networking Features
Vision Engine maker Trinigy has been working closely with Jenkins Software's RakNet team on an integration project that integrate RakNet's networking features with the Vision Engine game development platform.
Jan. 20, 2011
CSC to provide Air Force with intrusion prevention services
CSC to provide Air Force with intrusion prevention services
Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) will provide network intrusion detection and prevention services to the US Air Force’s 33rd Network Warfare Squadron under a five-year, $30 million contract.
Jan. 20, 2011
Bohu attacks on cloud-based anti-virus prove need for new security approach
Bohu attacks on cloud-based anti-virus prove need for new security approach
Bohu, a new type of malware, is attacking cloud-based anti-virus (AV) technology from popular suppliers in China.
Jan. 20, 2011