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Heads up, students: IGDA Scholars applications now open for GDC 2017
If you're a student studying game dev and are interested in getting some IGDA support to attend GDC 2017, know that its accepting applications for its GDC 2017 IGDA Scholars program through 12/6.
Oct. 12, 2016
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How Long to Spend
To lift his spirits, Randy makes a quick game about a balloon.
Oct. 12, 2016
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Oculus suspends Gear VR support for the Galaxy Note 7
Oculus has suspended Gear VR support for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 smartphone "until further notice."
Oct. 11, 2016
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Finnish mobile studio Koukoi raises $1M to leverage 'remarkable' brands
"This move makes it possible for Koukoi to begin producing high-quality mobile games in the IP market alongside our own original productions."
Oct. 11, 2016
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Come to VRDC and see how NASA is using VR to train astronauts
Come out to the Virtual Reality Developers Conference this November to hear NASA engineers talk about how and why they're using modern VR tech to train today's astronauts!
Oct. 10, 2016
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Come to VRDC and learn to create immersive audioscapes for VR/AR games
Syndicate 17 cofounder and all-around audio wizard Chanel Summers will be sharing her expertise on the subject in a talk at the inaugural standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference this November!
Oct. 7, 2016
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How Masquerada's design draws on Singapore's diverse culture
Masquerada director Ian Gregory sits down with Gamasutra as we play this new fantasy RPG and discuss how the social issues of Singapore influenced the game's story.
Oct. 7, 2016
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Oculus is developing a standalone VR headset capable of positional tracking
A video shown during the Oculus Connect keynote teased a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking without a PC connection.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Intel, Google and Morph 3D join growing list of cutting-edge VRDC sponsors
Tech giants Intel and Google join cutting-edge tech firm Morph 3D as leading sponsors getting behind VRDC in November. Don't miss it!
Oct. 6, 2016
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Game Cities: Five Equally Essential Books
Five (more) books on urbanism, city history, geography, planning, and a bit of burglary for game devs and designers looking to create their very own imaginary and interactive cities.
Oct. 6, 2016
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Get a job: Disruptor Beam is hiring a Senior Producer
Disruptor Beam is seeking a Senior Producer to shepherd games and features from initial concept to final delivery in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Oct. 5, 2016
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Voice actors' union demands better working conditions in new low-budget contract
U.S. screen actors guild SAG-AFTRA is attempting to negotiate low-cost agreements for video game productions with budgets of under $250,000.
Oct. 4, 2016