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GDC 2013 adds Capy, Shellrazer, Yamove! Summit talks
GDC 2013 adds Capy, Shellrazer, Yamove! Summit talks
The latest announced GDC 2013 Summit talks will involve Sword & Sworcery's Capy on paid App viability, revenue generating IAP in Shellrazer, and an acclaimed student/indie dance battle game collaboration.
Jan. 10, 2013
Updating App Store screenshots just became that little bit trickier
Updating App Store screenshots just became that little bit trickier
Apple has changed the way in which App Store developers update their app screenshots, seemingly in a bid to stop scammers, but potentially causing some mild grief for legitimate studios.
Jan. 10, 2013
Mobile publisher Ngmoco guns for the console gamer
Mobile publisher Ngmoco guns for the console gamer
Ngmoco's new CEO Clive Downie is hoping to replicate the success of Rage of Bahamut with an iOS first-person shooter aimed at the western market. Will he succeed in bringing console players over?
Jan. 9, 2013
Opinion: What CES 2013 says about the state of the game industry
Opinion: What CES 2013 says about the state of the game industry
Game Developer magazine editor Patrick Miller argues how the influx of game-related announcements at this year's CES hints at a tumultuous -- yet exciting -- 2013.
Jan. 8, 2013
GameStop holiday sales disappoint as preowned falters
GameStop holiday sales disappoint as preowned falters
Video game retailer GameStop saw strong digital and mobile growth over the holiday period, but it wasn't enough to counter the notable decline in retail sales.
Jan. 8, 2013
Indie Royale revisits hits from the past in 'The Replay Bundle Vol. 1'
Indie Royale revisits hits from the past in 'The Replay Bundle Vol. 1'
Indie Royale's Replay Bundle Vol. 1 revisits the hits Nuclear Dawn, Defense Grid: The Awakening, Gemini Rue, and Soulcaster I and II.
Jan. 8, 2013
Ad network Chartboost draws investor confidence with $19M funding round
Ad network Chartboost draws investor confidence with $19M funding round
Mobile ad company Chartboost has drawn a bit $19 million investment to continue its rapid growth for its free cross-promotional network, which aims to be a simple plug-and-play solution for developers.
Jan. 8, 2013
GDC 2013 adds XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Assassin's Creed III, EA Battlelog talks
GDC 2013 adds XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Assassin's Creed III, EA Battlelog talks
GDC organizers have revealed new talks for the upcoming March 2013 conference, involving XCOM: Enemy Unknown art direction, Assassin's Creed III audio scoring, and EA analyzing online game data systems.
Jan. 4, 2013
As hackers tear into 3DS, one studio considers looking elsewhere
As hackers tear into 3DS, one studio considers looking elsewhere
"If piracy gets bad on the 3DS, we will have no choice but to stop supporting the platform with new games." - Jools Watsham, co-founder of Renegade Kid, discusses his concerns over Nintendo 3DS piracy.
Jan. 3, 2013
Kids are the key to true diversity in our industry, says Kim Swift
Kids are the key to true diversity in our industry, says Kim Swift
"I hope that there's a little girl out there that sees me and thinks to herself, 'Girls make games too.'" - Kim Swift says the best way to introduce diversity into our industry is to teach kids that anyone can make games.
Jan. 3, 2013
Microsoft acquires home entertainment startup for Xbox - report
Microsoft acquires home entertainment startup for Xbox - report
Microsoft has reportedly acquired a home entertainment technology startup, founded by Slingbox creator Blake Krikorian, in a bid to bolster its future entertainment offerings for Xbox.
Jan. 3, 2013
Reminder: Game Developers Choice Awards nominations end January 4
Reminder: Game Developers Choice Awards nominations end January 4
GDC organizers are reminding that nominations for the Game Developers Choice Awards end January 4, with all registered Gamasutra members eligible to nominate for regular and special awards.
Jan. 3, 2013