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Nvidia, AMD Focus On Battlefield 3 Beta Support Ahead Of Launch
Nvidia, AMD Focus On Battlefield 3 Beta Support Ahead Of Launch
The two leading graphic card manufacturers for PC gaming are developing performance-enhancing drivers ahead of EA's Battlefield 3 open beta, which launches this week.
Sept. 26, 2011
Slightly Mad To Use Crowdfunding Scheme For Upcoming Titles
Slightly Mad To Use Crowdfunding Scheme For Upcoming Titles
Rather than getting funding from a publisher or venture capitalist, Need for Speed: Shift developers Slightly Mad Studios' next project will be funded by fans who will have a stake in the game's success.
Sept. 23, 2011
Analysis: The Next Legal Threat For Game Makers
Analysis: The Next Legal Threat For Game Makers
New changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act could have a wide impact on the industry as traditional game makers enter emerging markets, according to Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris.
Sept. 23, 2011
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, July - August, 2011
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, July - August, 2011
Console digital editor Ryan Langley examines PlayStation Network's debuts and successes during the months of July and August 2011, tracking releases like Galaga Legions DX and Dead Block.
Sept. 23, 2011
Respawn's Zampella On The Importance Of Ownership
Respawn's Zampella On The Importance Of Ownership
Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella made a rare public appearance at this week's 3D Gaming Summit to discuss industry trends and the importance of ownership
Sept. 23, 2011
Interview: BioWare On Wrapping Up The Old Republic
Interview: BioWare On Wrapping Up The Old Republic
"One of the secrets to making a 90 Metacritic game is you really have to continue to polish all the way to the end," Star Wars: The Old Republic project lead James Ohlen tells Gamasutra.
Sept. 23, 2011
Gameloft Commits Five Games To Sony's Upcoming Tablets
Gameloft Commits Five Games To Sony's Upcoming Tablets
Prolific mobile developer Gameloft is on board with Sony's upcoming line of PlayStation-branded tablets, and has committed to bringing five of its popular iPad titles over to the devices.
Sept. 23, 2011
OnLive CEO: New Patent Law 'Devastating To Ingenuity'
OnLive CEO: New Patent Law 'Devastating To Ingenuity'
The new America Invents Act, signed into law last week, is supposed to encourage innovation in the U.S., but Onlive CEO Steve Perlman tells Gamasutra it will instead
Sept. 22, 2011
Southern New Hampshire Univ. Offering Game Design/Business Degree
Southern New Hampshire Univ. Offering Game Design/Business Degree
A new program at Southern New Hampshire University mixes coursework in game design and development, including a curriculum inspired by IGDA recommendations, with a business concentration.
Sept. 22, 2011
Codemasters Signs Multi-Title Deal For Exit's Photon Engine
Codemasters Signs Multi-Title Deal For Exit's Photon Engine
Dirt 3 developer Codemasters has signed an agreement with online game network provider Exit Games that will see Exit's Photon engine powering Codemaster's upcoming MMO titles.
Sept. 22, 2011
Zynga Profits, Users Decline Ahead Of Proposed $1B IPO
Zynga Profits, Users Decline Ahead Of Proposed $1B IPO
Virtual goods sales fell for the first time in Zynga's company history during the June quarter, the company revealed, along with a 95 percent profit drop and a decline in daily active users.
Sept. 22, 2011
F8: Zynga, Playfish Discuss The Secrets Of Discovery
F8: Zynga, Playfish Discuss The Secrets Of Discovery
In a panel at Facebook's F8 conference on Thursday, representatives from developers including Zynga and EA-owned Playfish discussed their tips for the persistent problem of discovery.
Sept. 22, 2011