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Get a job: Be a Gameplay Programmer at Insomniac Games
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 21:35
Edge of Nowhere developer Insomniac Games seeks a gameplay programmer to work closely with its design and animation departments in Durham, North Carolina to build game systems and features. ...
These Are The Street Fighter 5 Characters That Got Rejected By Capcom
Cinema Blend - 1 Jul 2016 22:46
Capcom had a number of characters that they had planned to include into Street Fighter V that simply did not make the cut for one reason or another. Recently a blog detailed a number of fighters that ended up on the cutt...
The Oregon Trail Is Coming Back In The Strangest Way
Cinema Blend - 1 Jul 2016 22:45
Along with being introduced to grunge, the best era of Nickelodeon programming and the death of music videos on MTV, folks who grew up in the 90's also likely remember things like Crystal Pepsi and playing The Oregon Tra...
VR experiences are best when they're brief, says Sony boss
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 22:12
With PlayStation VR soon to debut, Sony chief Andrew House cautions investors that the current state of VR tech is best suited to short, simple experiences -- not full AAA-length games. ...
Opinion: The Captain America Controversy Needs to End
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 21:32
Jesse Schedeen explains why the controversy surrounding Marvel's new Captain America comic needs to stop.
Video: Videoball and video games' superiority over sports
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 21:22
Videoball designer Tim Rogers takes the stage at GDC 2016 to lead attendees on a tour through various frustrating thought-experiments one might encounter on the quest to triangulate The Perfect Sport. ...
Nintendo's Copyright Police Has Struck Again And This Time On Kickstarter
Cinema Blend - 1 Jul 2016 21:08
The crowd-funding for Bitman Books' NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium has come to an end, not because it failed to meet its goals but because of a DMCA from Nintendo to shut the whole thing down.
Former EA DICE chief departs to join indie game publisher Raw Fury
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 21:06
Electronic Arts is losing longtime executive and EA DICE chief Karl Magnus Troedsson, who joins indie publisher Raw Fury Games this week as a partner and co-owner. ...
What to Watch Now That of Game of Thrones Is Over
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 21:00
Sunday nights are dark and full of terrors without Game of Thrones on the air.
ESPN partners with Evo to put Street Fighter V finals on live TV
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 20:13
The Street Fighter V World Championship is taking place on the final day of the Evo tournament later this month, and ESPN will broadcast the event live on television via its ESPN2 cable network. ...
Daily Deals: LittleBigPlanet 3, Doom, Logitech Bluetooth Speaker
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 19:27
Plus browse the latest from the Steam Summer Sale.
At GDC Europe, learn to make MMORPG tradeskills fun and profitable
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 19:23
Daybreak Games' Emily Tayalor will speak at GDC Europe 2016 in August about how tradeskills (think crafting, buying and selling) strengthen your game's community and retention, and ultimately profit. ...
Layoffs rake Aeria Games in the wake of Gamigo merger
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 19:15
German game publishers Aeria Games and Gamigo recently merged, and now a source close to the matter tells Gamasutra that a number of staffers have been fired at Aeria following the deal. ...
Shaymin is your free legendary Pokémon for July
Critical Hit - 1 Jul 2016 19:00
This month, say hello to the even cuter Shaymin that Pokémon X/Y/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire owners can get their hands on.
Blizzard Hiring Director for Unannounced Diablo Project
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 18:25
Blizzard wants someone to "lead the Diablo series into the future".
GDC Europe's Innovative Games Showcase reveals 2016 game lineup
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 18:06
GDC Europe organizers debut the games that will be in the big European Innovative Games Showcase during the Indie Games Summit at GDC Europe next month. ...
11 Underrated Overlooked Wii Hidden Gems
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 18:03
How many of these secretly-awesome games did you play?
The Origins of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 18:00
Nintendo and Atlus explain how Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem evolved into the game we have today.
E3 2016: The Constant Evolution of Epic's Paragon
Arcade Sushi - 1 Jul 2016 18:00
Epic’s creed for Paragon is one of constant evolution, of continuous updating of both the game and its ecosystem, and so far the project seems to be off and running.
Game of Thrones, Person of Interest and Penny Dreadful Spoiler Chats
IGN - 1 Jul 2016 17:44
The Channel Surfing crew discuss the recently-completed seasons of Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful and Person of Interest.
PlayStation's 'indie game champion' Nick Suttner departs after 7 years
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 17:39
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of the amazing developers I've worked with, and PlayStation fans who've enjoyed the results." ...
Analysis: State of crowdfunding for games, first half of 2016
Game Developer - 1 Jul 2016 17:13
A mid-year assessment of games on Kickstarter: how well are games doing in 2016? ICO Partners' Thomas Bidaux takes a look. ...