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Third Annual Canadian Video Game Awards Announces Call For Nominations
Third Annual Canadian Video Game Awards Announces Call For Nominations
Today, nominations opened for the third annual Canadian Video Game Awards ceremony, which honors the standout developers and growing development community in Canada.
Dec. 19, 2011
Zynga's IPO: What Went Wrong?
Zynga's IPO: What Went Wrong?
After its first day on the NASDAQ, Zynga's performance has been less-than-impressive, and Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris takes a moment to figure out exactly what went awry.
Dec. 16, 2011
Court Dismisses Ubisoft's Talent Poaching Injunction Against THQ
Court Dismisses Ubisoft's Talent Poaching Injunction Against THQ
Despite Ubisoft's efforts to prevent THQ from hiring some of its former talent, a Quebec appeals court has struck down the company's injunction and has ruled in favor of THQ.
Dec. 16, 2011
Double Fine's Stacking Coming To PC
Double Fine's Stacking Coming To PC
Just months after launching Costume Quest on PC, Double Fine Productions revealed that Stacking, its Russian nesting doll adventure game, will soon follow suit.
Dec. 16, 2011
Your Game Industry In Your Words: Week Of December 16
Your Game Industry In Your Words: Week Of December 16
Gamasutra highlights choice quotes from game industry figures such as Stardock CEO Brad Wardell, Fez developer Phil Fish, and Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta in this new weekly roundup.
Dec. 16, 2011
Grasshopper's Suda On Parting Ways With Creators Of Harvest Moon, Little King's Story
Grasshopper's Suda On Parting Ways With Creators Of Harvest Moon, Little King's Story
Grasshopper Manufacture CEO Goichi Suda talks about losing two of its recent high-profile hires, the makers of Harvest Moon and Little King's Story, and how it has affected the culture of his studio.
Dec. 16, 2011
David Jaffe, Xbox Creator Seamus Blackley To Speak At 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
David Jaffe, Xbox Creator Seamus Blackley To Speak At 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
The 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit has announced four new speakers for the February event, featuring Twisted Metal director David Jaffe, Xbox creator Seamus Blackley, and more.
Dec. 15, 2011
Opinion: Dealing With Change
Opinion: Dealing With Change
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, Volition Inc. design director Jameson Durall talks about how to handle requested or needed game design changes that you might not initially appreciate.
Dec. 15, 2011
From The Editor: The List-Making Exercise
From The Editor: The List-Making Exercise
Game of the year list-making: it's not just for game journalists anymore. In a new monthly column, Gamasutra editor-in-chief Kris Graft explains how the exercise can also be fun and useful for game developers.
Dec. 15, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Fastest-Selling Console Ever in Australia
Nintendo 3DS Fastest-Selling Console Ever in Australia
Nintendo announced today that its 3DS console has sold through more than 200,000 units in Australia, making it the fastest-selling console ever in the country.
Dec. 15, 2011
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Lean Startups To InnerCube
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Lean Startups To InnerCube
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including Schell Games side project InnerCube, adapting lean startup methods to the game development model, and
Dec. 15, 2011
Gamasutra's Best Of 2011: Top 5 Most Anticipated Games Of 2012
Gamasutra's Best Of 2011: Top 5 Most Anticipated Games Of 2012
Gamasutra news editor Frank Cifaldi looks ahead to the games of next year, ranging from hotly anticipated sequels to interesting experiments on brand new consoles.
Dec. 15, 2011