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For a Career in Gaming, are Game Design Degrees Worth It?
Published in Breaking Into the Industry
By Brice Morrison - Many students and parents believe that if they are interested in a career in games, then the best thing for them to pursue is a degree in “Game Des...
Design Patterns: Singleton Basics
Published in Game Programming
By Ivan Spasov - In this article we will take a quick look at what is the Singleton Design Pattern, how to use it, when to implement it and what it's good for.
Building an In-Game Store for the First Time? Here are the 4 Keys to Success
Published in Game Design
By Yaniv Nizan - So you have a great concept for a mobile game and you have heard that free games with in app purchase is the way to go but you are not sure where t...
Indie tutorial: Organizing your work as a team
Published in Production and Management
By ANtY - Let's see, we already have a game prototype and a team of quality people. What do we do now? Well, you could always actually start working on y...
Never Team Up with the Idea Guy
Published in Production and Management
By Albert Tedja - Be sure that the people you team up with can actually contribute to the project's success
Building a First-Person Shooter Part 1.2: The Player Class
Published in Game Programming
By Chris Vossen - In this tutorial we will begin to flesh out our player class by adding in a camera and setting up character physics.
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This update to Leadwerks 3 brings the addition of lightmapping across curved surfaces with smooth groups. The image below is a set of lightmapped CSG brushes, not mesh lighting. You can read a detailed account of our implementation of this feature...
This update to Leadwerks 3 brings the addition of lightmapping across curved surfaces with smooth groups. The image below is a set of lightmapped CSG brushes, not mesh lighting. You can read a detailed account of our implementation of this feature...
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In 2012 I had the pleasure to work with Meta3D Studios in developing artwork for my mobile game "Hamster Puzzler," and I'd like to share some tips on getting the most out of working with an art studio.Here's the short version: An employed studio i...
In 2012 I had the pleasure to work with Meta3D Studios in developing artwork for my mobile game "Hamster Puzzler," and I'd like to share some tips on getting the most out of working with an art studio.Here's the short version: An employed studio i...
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And thus this create a game series ends...We fix the last few bugs (score was not properly reset on replay, music was stuck on saving the scores). Now the game is complete and can be enjoyed as it was meant to be! Oh joy, Smila (the graphician) ac...
And thus this create a game series ends...We fix the last few bugs (score was not properly reset on replay, music was stuck on saving the scores). Now the game is complete and can be enjoyed as it was meant to be! Oh joy, Smila (the graphician) ac...
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Former de Blob devs form mobile gaming studio Three Phase
www.gamasutra.com -- Newsbrief: A trio of former Blue Tongue Entertainment veterans has formed a new independent games studio, and is preparing to launch its first game for iOS devices. Three Phase Interactive is Paul Baker, Chris Burns and Drew Morrow, all originally...
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The Creative Assembly debuts first iOS game
www.develop-online.net -- Total War Battles: Shogun App Store release sees Sega studio expand into mobile
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Keen and Flaregames launch joint F2P venture
www.develop-online.net -- New Frankfurt-based studio to release first 3D title in the summer
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Splash Damage chooses art over exploitation with F2P Rad Soldiers
www.gamasutra.com -- Splash Damage, the UK developer known for its big-name first-person shooters such as Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and Brink, has changed gear, and is about to release a turn-based strategy game for iOS. The elevator pitch from the studio for upcom...
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ToeJam & Earl creator developing Sony exclusive
www.develop-online.net -- New studio HumaNature looking to 'push boundaries of interactive emotional AI'
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God Of War: Ascension officially unveiled for PS3
www.gamasutra.com -- Newsbrief: Sony Santa Monica Studios has officially unveiled the next in the popular God of War action series, with a story that will explore the origins of main protagonist Kratos. God Of War: Ascension, bound for the PlayStation 3, is a prequel...
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PlayStation Suite SDK open beta now available to the public
www.gamasutra.com -- Sony has launched the open beta of its PlayStation Suite SDK tools, offering developers the necessary utilities to create PlayStation-branded content for Android devices and the PS Vita. The company outlined its PlayStation Suite initiative last y...
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Starbreeze swoops in to acquire Overkill Software
www.develop-online.net -- Syndicate developer takes on all proprietary tech and establishes Stockholm office
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Facebook launches new developer program
www.develop-online.net -- Preferred Marketing Developer program to connect studios with brands looking to build social network content
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Opinion: Lessons learned from training interns
www.gamasutra.com -- [In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, EEDAR's chief information officer Ted Spence offers some valuable advice for game developers interested in taking on and mentoring interns.] Back in 2007, I received a referral from a friend. He kn...
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Hot Areas for Intel Capital Investment: Apps, Mobile Tech, Cloud and Visual Computing
software.intel.com -- Last week we spoke with Lisa Lambert, vice president and managing director of software and services for Intel Capital, about the opportunities Intel® Software Partner Program Premier Elite members have for applying for potential Intel Capital fund...
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#AltDevPanel April Update #1
www.altdevblogaday.com -- Two recent #AltDevPanel discussions: Why is the #ME3 ending like Javascript in the browser? With @ArchAzrael and @mike_acton Check out what Double Cluepon is doing. I’m a big fan of their open development model. Read more on #AltDevPanel Ap...
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Activision covers 50 years of James Bond with 007 Legends
www.gamasutra.com -- On Wednesday, Activision announced 007 Legends, a new console-based James Bond title that will celebrate the film series' 50th anniversary and "recreate a number of the character's most iconic moments from the silver screen." For this new game, Ac...
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Temple Run reaches 10 million downloads on Android
www.develop-online.net -- Free-to-play game gets 10 million downloads in three weeks
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GDC Vault adds free GDC 2012 videos featuring Meier, metrics, and more
www.gamasutra.com -- Following the debut of numerous GDC 2012 videos earlier this month, the GDC Vault service has debuted a trio of free video lectures from last March's show, featuring talks from the legendary Civilization creator Sid Meier, iWin VP Laralyn McWillia...
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Shadrowrun Kickstarter breaks $1.2m
www.develop-online.net -- Weisman offers 'exclusive mission for backers' if campaign reaches $1.5m mark
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