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Video: The ordinary writing of Danganronpa's extraordinary story
Speaking at GDC 2015, Danganronpa series writer/director Kazutaka Kodaka explained the methods and explored the principles he uses to craft memorable game characters and stories.
June 2, 2015
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Slaying sacred cows of action-RTS design in Heroes of the Storm
We talk to Dustin Browder, Creative Director of Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm, about taking the Dota formula and running with it, and seeing where you end up.
June 2, 2015
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Game Design Deep Dive: Alarm systems in Klei's Invisible, Inc.
Technical designer James Lantz breaks down Klei's iterative approach to designing the alarm systems in Invisible, Inc. so they consistently create a tense, high-pressure environment.
June 1, 2015
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This Week in Video Game Criticism: From ethnicity in Rust to body image in the Cobra Club
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Joe Koeller on topics ranging from the discussion of body image in Robert Yang's NSFW Cobra Club to player reaction to Rust's recent update randomizing the race of player avatars.
June 1, 2015
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SoftBank snaps up a bigger piece of Clash of Clans dev Supercell
Supercell (Clash of Clans) investor VC Accel has cashed out of the company entirely by selling its shares to majority stakeholder SoftBank as part of a big stock buyout deal.
June 1, 2015
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Skill-based video game mechanics okayed for Las Vegas slot machines
New law signed by Nevada's governor, Brian Sandoval, open the doors for skill-based elements in gambling machines -- and possible video game IP tie-ups.
June 1, 2015
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Adobe acquires Mixamo, with plans to integrate its tech into Photoshop
The biggest name in 2D art creation software goes 3D, with the acquisition -- and planned integration -- of a popular upstart. Services remain online during the transition.
June 1, 2015
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Prettygreat nets $500k investment from Crossy Road co-creators
Hipster Whale co-founders Andrew Sum and Matt Hall have agreed to back Prettygreat, the Brisbane-based indie studio founded by former Halfbrick folks earlier this year, to the tune of $500,000 AUS.
June 1, 2015
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WB quietly launches a LEGO Minecraft competitor on Early Access
Today Warner Brothers continued to chase successful game ideas by quietly launching LEGO Worlds, a Minecraft-like open-world crafting game developed by TT Games, on Early Access.
June 1, 2015
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Get a job: Torn Banner seeks a Senior Multiplayer Level Designer
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare creator Torn Banner is looking to hire experienced multiplayer level designer to help drive its level design efforts on an Unreal 4 project at its Toronto, Ontario offices.
June 1, 2015
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Video: How Unity and tools like it can stifle your creativity
Developer Cliff "Cliffski" Harris takes to the Indie Soapbox at GDC 2015 to deliver a tongue-in-cheek tirade about how Unity and tools like it keep developers from achieving their peak potential.
June 1, 2015
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Nvidia offers AndroidWorks middleware for all Android devs
Regardless of whether or not the device you're targeting includes an Nvidia Tegra chip, you can use the company's new suite of tools.
May 29, 2015