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GamesAnalytics adds full data access to its Measure tools
Monetization firm GamesAnalytics today released an updated version of its Measure analytic tools, complete with new dashboard options, "Slice and Dice" analytics, and additional data mining tools.
Oct. 24, 2013
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Get a job: Armature Studio is seeking designers
Armature is seeking a game designer. "Working closely with the Game Director, the Designer will be responsible for creating and building gameplay systems and scenarios for our upcoming projects."
Oct. 22, 2013
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Affordable tablets causing headache for PC sales - report
According to a new report from technology analyst firm Gartner, the tablet industry is set to explode over the next year, with tablet sales increasing by 53 percent this year alone.
Oct. 22, 2013
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Learn how to make and maintain mobile entertainment apps at ADC
November's ADC will host Tumblr on bad habits for mobile app devs, Pandora's web to mobile app transition, and Rotoshop animation software creator Bob Sabiston on designing for Apple and Nintendo hardware.
Oct. 22, 2013
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Mobile games driving $5B in mergers and acquisitions this year
Video game mergers and acquisitions have topped out at $5 billion U.S. so far this year thanks to strong investments largely among mobile developers, says investment bank Digi-Capital.
Oct. 21, 2013
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Funding push for Chinese mobile publisher Chukong reaches $83M
Successful Chinese mobile publisher parent company Chukong Technologies continues its upward momentum, announcing it had raised $50M in new capital to put toward publishing, localization, and developer tools.
Oct. 18, 2013
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Reminder: IGF 2014 Main Competition deadline ends on Saturday!
Don't miss the IGF deadline! Submissions for the 2014 Independent Games Festival Main Competition entries are due October 19, and Student Showcase Entries are due October 31.
Oct. 18, 2013
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Get a job: Irrational is looking for technical artists
"Serve as the bridge between Art and Engineering to ensure that the art pipeline meets the needs of both parties. Must have a strong understanding of/experience with modern AAA game-dev pipelines."
Oct. 17, 2013
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Zynga offering office space, employee time to edugame incubator
"We're excited to lend not just space, but, we hope, other talents," said former Zynga CEO Mark Pincus, in an event this Tuesday showing off the early efforts of its educational game incubator.
Oct. 17, 2013
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Some players break the rules. In Prime World, players make them
For Josh Isom, community manger for Nival's MOBA game Prime World, creating rules for players and passing them down from a throne wasn't the best way to foster a good community.
Oct. 17, 2013
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Cloud, crowd, and alternative biz models big at GDC Next
GDC Online's spirit lives on in GDC Next, which will have plenty of talks on F2P, cloud gaming, crowdfunding, microtransactions, subscriptions, new user experiences, and more.
Oct. 17, 2013
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GDC Next 10: Capy's Vella tells us about Super TIME Force and game jams
'Capy Jam costs us nothing, and loses no time.' GDC Next 10 speaker Nathan Vella explains why game jams are necessary for Capy's creativity.
Oct. 16, 2013