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Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 12
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 12
In this week's latest postings, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at DICE, Havok, Rockstar, and more.
Nov. 12, 2010
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
The developers behind Spike Games' recent Deadliest Warrior downloadable console title said a stigma against licensed IP hurt the reception of their title among critics and gamers.
Nov. 11, 2010
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Middleware maker Havok announced today the upcoming launch of the Havok Strike Program, which will offer basic access to the company's suite of products for a reduced cost.
Nov. 11, 2010
In-Depth: Gaikai's Perry On Gaming's Jump To The Cloud
In-Depth: Gaikai's Perry On Gaming's Jump To The Cloud
Dave Perry, CEO of cloud gaming upstart Gaikai, relates past technical advancements in gaming to the current industry landscape, and explains why he's "not remotely" worried about OnLive.
Nov. 11, 2010
Report: Windows Phone 7 Sells 40K Units On Launch Day
Report: Windows Phone 7 Sells 40K Units On Launch Day
Microsoft's new Xbox Live- and gaming--enabled Windows Phone 7 launched on Monday, and according to reports sold 40,000 units on day one -- a slow start for the new platform.
Nov. 11, 2010
GameStop To Sell Sony DLC In Stores Nationwide
GameStop To Sell Sony DLC In Stores Nationwide
Leading video game retailer GameStop said Thursday it would begin to sell downloadable content for PlayStation 3 in stores, following a similar move with Xbox 360 DLC.
Nov. 11, 2010
Global Warming Game Fate of the World to Launch Next Year
Global Warming Game Fate of the World to Launch Next Year
Developer Red Redemption announced that Fate of the World, a strategy game that tackles global warming and modern environmental issues, will launch next year for PC platforms.
Nov. 11, 2010
Rockstar Debuts L.A. Noire Trailer, Confirms Spring 2011 Release Date
Rockstar Debuts L.A. Noire Trailer, Confirms Spring 2011 Release Date
Rockstar Games confirmed today that the long-delayed crime drama L.A. Noire would be coming to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Spring 2011, also releasing the first cinematic trailer for the game online.
Nov. 11, 2010
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Indie Jams To Studio Startups
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Indie Jams To Studio Startups
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including indie jam sessions, game clones, and the challenges of operating a startup developer.
Nov. 11, 2010
EA Takes Over All Publishing Duties For Star Wars: TOR From LucasArts
EA Takes Over All Publishing Duties For Star Wars: TOR From LucasArts
Electronic Arts announced that it is taking over all publishing, marketing, and distribution responsibilities previously held by LucasArts Ltd. for upcoming MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Nov. 11, 2010
EA Partners Signs Three Indie Titles For XBLA, PSN, PC
EA Partners Signs Three Indie Titles For XBLA, PSN, PC
Independent developers Vanguard Games, Borne Games and Trapdoor have signed deals with EA Partners in order to bring their titles Gatling Gears, The Fancy Pants Adventures and Warp to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Nov. 11, 2010
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Evolution, Empowerment, Questions Of Reality
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Evolution, Empowerment, Questions Of Reality
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Ian Miles Cheong, from analysis on Fable 3 and Scott Pilgrim, and how games relate to their real world
Nov. 11, 2010