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Crytek affiliate unveils cloud-based gaming service
Crytek affiliate unveils cloud-based gaming service
Crytek affiliate Gface unveiled a cross-platform "social media publishing service" that allows users to play streaming games with each other in their browsers, and take part in other online experiences together.
Feb. 2, 2012
In-depth: Three options for data correctness
In-depth: Three options for data correctness
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, CCP's lead technical artist Rob Galanakis looks at Data Access Layers and three different types of approaches you can take with them.
Feb. 2, 2012
Revenues dip for Take-Two during fiscal third quarter
Revenues dip for Take-Two during fiscal third quarter
Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption publisher Take-Two on Thursday posted decreased revenues for its fiscal third quarter, with much of its revenues coming from the October release NBA2K12.
Feb. 2, 2012
Zynga stock jumps in anticipation of Facebook IPO
Zynga stock jumps in anticipation of Facebook IPO
Following the news that Facebook will soon make its Wall Street debut, stock prices for social gaming company Zynga have taken a healthy turn, and are now sitting well above the company's initial offer of $10 per share.
Feb. 2, 2012
Red Dead franchise sells 13 million units worldwide
Red Dead franchise sells 13 million units worldwide
Within its quarterly earnings report this Thursday, publisher Take-Two revealed that Rockstar's popular Red Dead franchise has sold 13 million units worldwide.
Feb. 2, 2012
Respected designer Warren Spector to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at GDCAs
Respected designer Warren Spector to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at GDCAs
Deus Ex game director and producer, and Disney Epic Mickey creator Warren Spector will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCAs) next month.
Feb. 2, 2012
When it comes to UI, what's in a name?
When it comes to UI, what's in a name?
In Gamasutra's latest feature independent iOS developer Jeremy Alessi explains how the mere shuffling of some menu elements caused a major leap in players trying out
Feb. 2, 2012
GDC 2012 reminds on today's reg deadline, debuts Portal 2, Saints Row talks
GDC 2012 reminds on today's reg deadline, debuts Portal 2, Saints Row talks
While just a few hours remain before early registration ends for GDC 2012, show organizers have debuted major new talks featuring the making of Portal 2 and Saints Row: The Third.
Feb. 2, 2012
Troubled THQ's holiday quarter falls below analyst estimates
Troubled THQ's holiday quarter falls below analyst estimates
The bad news for THQ investors got worse Thursday when the company reported that its third quarter revenues fell well below analyst consensus.
Feb. 2, 2012
THQ confirms 240 job cuts, CEO takes pay cut
THQ confirms 240 job cuts, CEO takes pay cut
Ailing game publisher THQ confirmed on Wednesday that it is cutting 240 jobs worldwide, as CEO Brian Farrell takes a 50 percent pay cut for one year, down to $360,000.
Feb. 1, 2012
Gamasutra member blogs: From hierarchy myopia to Wordfeud
Gamasutra member blogs: From hierarchy myopia to Wordfeud
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as hierarchy myopia, why Wordfeud worked, managing assets for your game project, and more.
Feb. 1, 2012
DragonVale remains the top grossing game on iOS
DragonVale remains the top grossing game on iOS
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Where's My Water? and DragonVale earning top iPhone sales, while Slotomania and Modern War emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
Feb. 1, 2012