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Deconstructing: "Secret of the Forest" from Chrono Trigger
The 11th track in the Original Sound Version (OSV) of Chrono Trigger is "Secret of the Forest" and is the subject of this Deconstructing article, where we'll take a look in detail at a work of music and break it down into its disparate parts.
Aug. 2, 2016
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Programmer Experience — why UX matters everywhere
How to build the tools, systems and features in such a way that they are easy to use and build upon. How to get simplicity and user experience of your fellow co-workers as the centerpiece of your development.
Aug. 2, 2016
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How G2A became one of the top sponsors on YouTube and Twitch
G2A's controversial status goes hand-in-hand with the streamers it sponsors on YouTube and Twitch. A few of them explain why the company became so essential to their operations.
Aug. 1, 2016
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How localizers saved Final Fantasy X from its own voiceover
The localization editor for Final Fantasy X explains why translation isn't just about changing words from one language into another, sometimes it's about keeping the game from crashing.
Aug. 1, 2016
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New York governor calls on Pokemon Go dev to block sex offenders
Now that Pokemon Go has become a pop culture phenomenon, the governor of New York has sent a letter to Niantic founder John Hanke calling on the dev to prohibit sex offenders from using the game.
Aug. 1, 2016
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Profits up at Konami as lifetime Metal Gear sales hit 49.2 million
Konami is the latest company to release its financials for the quarter ended June 30, and highlighted an increase in profits despite a "weak" business environment.
Aug. 1, 2016
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Obituary: Pioneering video game journalist Joyce Katz
Joyce Katz, one of the cofounders of the first dedicated video game magazine in the United States, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76 following complications from a stroke she suffered in May.
Aug. 1, 2016
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Ghostbusters dev FireForge files for bankruptcy
California-based game developer FireForge filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the California Central Bankruptcy Court last month, just three days after releasing its debut game Ghostbusters.
Aug. 1, 2016
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Post-Mortem: Discover O - Design with Data
Discover O was a super casual game on the surface, but for anyone coming into mobile game development afresh, this post will give you an inside look at the systematic process that goes into building, publishing and measuring a mobile game.
Aug. 1, 2016
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First Convention Booth Post-Mortem
I recently attended a convention where I ran my first booth. In some ways the experience was a success, but I could have improved many things. In this post-mortem, I dissect the good and the bad of the experience.
Aug. 1, 2016
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What Makes Pokémon Go So Popular?
My obligatory article on Pokémon, in which I use several prisms for analyzing why the augmented reality game is so popular.
Aug. 1, 2016
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The Elusive Power of Video Games for Education
Educators interested in using video games for educational purposes should be aware of the considerable difficulties developing a fun and engaging game, and take into account the user experience (UX) as well as the principles of learning and transfer.
Aug. 1, 2016