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More variety in free-to-play is on the horizon, predicts Kongregate
More variety in free-to-play is on the horizon, predicts Kongregate
The free-to-play market is dominated by certain genres such as strategy games and RPGs. But now the free-to-play market is poised for change, said Emily Greer, cofounder of web game portal Kongregate.
Oct. 9, 2012
SWTOR's complex challenge: BioWare story in an MMO world
SWTOR's complex challenge: BioWare story in an MMO world
Translating BioWare's signature story approach to the MMO environment was Star Wars: The Old Republic's big challenge. Lead systems designer Damion Schubert explains how the team tackled it.
Oct. 9, 2012
Raph Koster's Theory of Fun, ten years on
Raph Koster's Theory of Fun, ten years on
Ten years ago, Raph Koster relied on math and science to search for fun, and the result was one of the best-selling game design books of all time. What does fun mean to the veteran designer now?
Oct. 9, 2012
GDC China 2012 reveals first Smartphone, Indie Summit sessions
GDC China 2012 reveals first Smartphone, Indie Summit sessions
GDC China organizers have revealed the Shanghai's show's first Summit sessions, which cover topics ranging from mobile game design to whether indies should work with a publisher or release games on their own.
Sept. 10, 2012
IGF China reminds on Monday entry deadline for 2012 competition
IGF China reminds on Monday entry deadline for 2012 competition
This November's IGF China is beginning to take shape, and developers looking to feature their games at the event should act soon, as the call for indie game submissions ends on Monday, September 10.
Sept. 7, 2012
GDC Online adds new narrative sessions on Halo 4, Guild Wars 2, more
GDC Online adds new narrative sessions on Halo 4, Guild Wars 2, more
GDC Online organizers have debuted a trio of new sessions in the Game Narrative Summit for October's Austin event, with talks spanning Halo 4, Guild Wars 2, and more.
Sept. 4, 2012
GDC China debuts Valve, Bethesda level design day, first design talks
GDC China debuts Valve, Bethesda level design day, first design talks
This November's GDC China 2012 is quickly taking shape, and the Shanghai event has revealed a level design workshop featuring Valve and Bethesda, plus more major game design talks.
Sept. 4, 2012
GDC Online 2012 debuts full lineup for the Game Dev Start-Up Summit
GDC Online 2012 debuts full lineup for the Game Dev Start-Up Summit
GDC Online has debuted the full lineup for its Game Dev Start-Up Summit, which covers the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a brand-new video game studio.
Aug. 31, 2012
Game Developers Choice Online Awards honor Raph Koster, World of Warcraft
Game Developers Choice Online Awards honor Raph Koster, World of Warcraft
GDC Online organizers are honoring industry veteran Raph Koster and Blizzard's World of Warcraft with special honors at this year's Game Developers Choice Online Awards in Austin.
Aug. 30, 2012
Voting opens for the Game Developers Choice Online Audience Award
Voting opens for the Game Developers Choice Online Audience Award
Developers and gamers can vote now to select the Audience Award winner at this year's Game Developers Choice Online Awards -- to be held this October at GDC Online in Austin, Texas.
Aug. 27, 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
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