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Day[9], Game of Thrones, NBC Universal talks added to GDC Next
New talks for LA's GDC Next this November include Disruptor Beam on Game of Thrones Ascent and Starcraft II eSports commentator Day[9] on designing observer friendly games.
Aug. 14, 2013
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Diversifying your team will only lead to better games, says Dragon Age writer
Gamasutra catches up with David Gaider at GaymerX to discuss workplace diversity, the role of empathy in writing, and being gay in the industry.
Aug. 12, 2013
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Get a job: S2 Games is seeking game designers
"We are seeking experienced, passionate, and driven individuals to take on the role of Game Designer, responsible for creating a fun and memorable experience for the best games on the market."
Aug. 12, 2013
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The Wii U price is not the problem, says Nintendo
"If the price is actually an issue, there is some contradiction between the current sales balance between the Basic and Premium versions of the Wii U." - Nintendo president Satoru Iwata on the Wii U price.
Aug. 12, 2013
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No Kinect connection required: Xbox One's latest reversal
Microsoft has made sure to keep Xbox One’s policies...malleable. Now, the company has nixed the Kinect connection requirement, but insists it is still committed voice and motion control.
Aug. 12, 2013
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Video: The good ol' days of games, according to Chris Crawford
Legendary game dev and CGDC founder Chris Crawford examines the technical and interpersonal resources developers have gained over the past 25 years, and the diversity modern games may have lost.
Aug. 12, 2013
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Get a job: Insomniac is seeking experienced iOS programmers
"Insomniac Games is looking for a Sr iOS programmer! We are looking to you to help design and implement new game features, optimize for memory and performance, and provide tools for content creators."
Aug. 9, 2013
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Nexon's profits soar thanks to its Japanese mobile offerings
Tokyo-based online game publisher Nexon saw its earnings for the second fiscal quarter skyrocket, thanks mainly to surging mobile game sales in China, Korea and Japan.
Aug. 9, 2013
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Valve's recent indie acquisition splits
Just eight months after a couple of former PopCap staffers were acquired by Valve, the two parties have made the decision to split.
Aug. 9, 2013
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GDC Europe 2013 adds Microsoft, Google, App Annie vendor sessions
Late additions to GDC Europe 2013's vendor sessions include Microsoft's 'Commitment to Indie Success' and cross-platform talks, plus details on Google's Dev Day and in-depth App Annie analytics talks.
Aug. 9, 2013
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Amazon opens app store to HTML5 developers
Amazon announced today that it is expanding its existing app distribution platform to accommodate HTML5 apps on Kindle Fire and Amazon's app store. "We're giving web developers the tools they need."
Aug. 7, 2013
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Nintendo UK leans on indie support for Wii U
Amidst the morning's video announcements from Nintendo, the publisher's UK division placed heavy emphasis on Wii U's upcoming offerings from independent developers, including Giana Sisters and Tengami.
Aug. 7, 2013