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Get a job: Raven and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
Get a job: Raven and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Raven Software, 6waves, SCEA, and others.
Aug. 24, 2012
GDC 2013 accepting session proposals until August 28
GDC 2013 accepting session proposals until August 28
The upcoming GDC 2013 in San Francisco has begun to take shape, and those looking to host a session at the upcoming show should act soon, as its call for submissions closes Tuesday, August 28.
Aug. 24, 2012
More colleges than ever offering game dev courses, programs
More colleges than ever offering game dev courses, programs
More schools than ever in the U.S. are offering opportunities for students to work toward a game development career. For the first time, all 50 states in the country are offering game dev programs.
Aug. 23, 2012
As Vita sales lag, a new publisher goes all-in on the handheld
As Vita sales lag, a new publisher goes all-in on the handheld
There's doom and gloom surrounding the future of Sony's PlayStation Vita. But one new publisher has teamed up with talented indie developers who have faith in the handheld's potential.
Aug. 23, 2012
Bid for a freelance project without scaring away clients
Bid for a freelance project without scaring away clients
When you're a freelancer in any game development field, the first thing a new client often asks is "How much do you charge?" Audio designer Harry Mack explains how to approach that difficult question.
Aug. 23, 2012
GDC Online adds Kabam, King.com talks, reminds on early reg deadline
GDC Online adds Kabam, King.com talks, reminds on early reg deadline
With just one day until Early Bird registration ends for October's GDC Online event, organizers have added talks from Kabam and King.com, plus a lecture on how female developers can help broaden the industry's reach and diversity.
Aug. 23, 2012
Taking criticism is key to client relationships -- but know how to push back
Taking criticism is key to client relationships -- but know how to push back
In a new Gamasutra feature, freelance audio designer Harry Mack (Braid, Spiral Knights) writes tips for maintaining great client relationships -- and taking criticism is a key part of the process.
Aug. 23, 2012
Unity adds Online Services store, promises Windows 8 support
Unity adds Online Services store, promises Windows 8 support
Unity Technologies has announced a number of new additions to its self-titled development platform, including a new branch of its Asset Store that allows developers to purchase tools for Unity's engine.
Aug. 22, 2012
GDC Online highlights top speakers, reminds on early reg deadline
GDC Online highlights top speakers, reminds on early reg deadline
This October's GDC Online is quickly approaching, and those interested in attending should act soon, as discounted Early Bird registration will end this Friday, August 24.
Aug. 22, 2012
Building a healthy indie community in your city
Building a healthy indie community in your city
In just a few years, Epona Schweer helped grow Sydney's local game industry into a thriving scene for independent developers. Here she outlines how to do the same in your city.
Aug. 22, 2012
Record attendance for GDC Europe 2012, dates for 2013
Record attendance for GDC Europe 2012, dates for 2013
The 2012 Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe) saw more than 2,100 game industry professionals through its doors last week, breaking the event's previous attendance record.
Aug. 20, 2012
Sleeping Dogs proves a big hit in the UK
Sleeping Dogs proves a big hit in the UK
Square Enix and United Front Games' Sleeping Dogs rose to the top of the UK sales charts in its opening week, outselling Nintendo's latest 3DS release New Super Mario Bros. 2.
Aug. 20, 2012