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The Challenges of Developing for PC and Mobile. Part 2: Graphics
Developing for multiple platforms can be a real challenge, especially when technical specs differ as much as between PC and Mobile. This in-depth article gives hints and tips on optimizing a graphical pipeline on a tight resource budget.
Oct. 25, 2016
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Media coverage analysis – How good was the Nintendo Switch announcement?
A look into the media coverage of the Nintendo Switch announcement.
Oct. 25, 2016
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What kind of games are popular with both children and parents?
A recent survey from Joan Ganz Clooney Center aims to discover what type of games are played in family homes by both children and parents alike.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Gameforge lays off 1/5 of staff and moves away from mobile games
German game publisher Gameforge is moving away from the mobile games, citing less-than-expected success in the market.
Oct. 24, 2016
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PlayStation VR nearly sold out in Japan during its launch week
Sony's VR headset sold over 90% of its Japanese supply, but that success didn't necessarily translate into an increase in game or PS4 sales.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Developing the crazy combat of Warcube
Warcube is a physics-based action adventure game with a penchant for silliness. But the combat is no joke: Once an attack is made, everything slows down to allow the player to pull off crazy combos.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Get a job: War Drum Studios is hiring a Lead Programmer
War Drum Studios is seeking someone with complete fluency in C++, and a demonstrable mastery of UnrealEngine 4, including use of the Editor and Blueprints in Gainesville, Florida.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Learn to build mixed realities for HoloLens, Tango and beyond at VRDC!
At VRDC, Rabbx's Aaron Pulkka & Ant Hives Games' Cyrus Lum will share critical lessons learned from creating award-winning mixedreality experiences for Microsoft's HoloLens and Google's Project Tango.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Michel Ancel unearths Rayman's long-lost SNES debut after 25 years
Rayman creator Michel Ancel has given fans a rare glimpse of the franchise's pixelated beginnings after unearthing a SNES version of the original Rayman that never saw the light of day.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Rovio Stockholm boss departs for Spotify
Rovio's Stockholm general manager, Patrick Liu, has left the Angry Birds creator after four years to take up the mantle of senior product owner at Spotify.
Oct. 24, 2016
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Game studio hits Hasbro with cloning lawsuit
"Peak Games has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Hasbro and Backflip Studios for taking Peak’s popular game, Toy Blast, cloning it, and cloaking it under the My Little Pony brand."
Oct. 24, 2016
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Voice actors' union strike brings 250+ picketers to EA's front door
Deadline reports roughly 250 people showed up at Electronic Arts' Playa Vista, CA office to protest in person after U.S. actors guild SAG-AFTRA went on strike against EA and 10 other game companies Friday.
Oct. 24, 2016