News

JikGuard
Here's your first look at one of Telltale's final projects
Netflix has released the first trailer for Minecraft: Story Mode, an interactive choose-your-own-adventure style television series that's being developed in partnership with Telltale Games.Â
Nov. 1, 2018
JikGuard
Mixer introduces new monetization for streamers
Mixer is introducing new ways for streamers to monetize and strengthen their communities, beginning with what the live-streaming platform is calling 'Season 2.'
Nov. 1, 2018
JikGuard
Report: Oculus eyeing inside-out tracking for potential Rift hardware refresh
Sources speaking to TechCrunch say that, following the cancellation of a full Rift 2 headset, Oculus is working on refreshing the original Rift with minor hardware upgrades.
Nov. 1, 2018
JikGuard
Video: Identifying insignificant details which determine a game's success
In this classic GDC 2012 talk, Sucker Punch's Jaime Griesemer explains how to apply detail-oriented design principles to other games, franchises, genres and generations.
Oct. 30, 2018
JikGuard
Sony sold nearly 4 million PS4s in the last three months
The PlayStation 4 (including its Slim and Pro variants) sold 3.9 million units during the last three months, accounting for a total of 126.5 billion (~$1.1 billion) worth of hardware sales.
Oct. 30, 2018
JikGuard
Sony reports 65% increase in games profit driven by sales of Spider-Man
Sony has released its financials for its second quarter ended September 30, 2018, with games profits increasing over 65 percent citing Insomniac's _Spider-Man_ specifically for the growth.
Oct. 30, 2018
JikGuard
Twitch teams up with Harmonix to develop a streaming karaoke game
Twitch is teaming up with Harmonix to develop Twitch Sings, a streaming karaoke game, to the platform.
Oct. 29, 2018
JikGuard
Video: The implementation of pro guitar mode in Rock Band 3
In this classic GDC 2011 talk, Harmonix's Jason Booth and Sylvain Dubrofsky break down the production and implementation of Pro Guitar mode in Rock Band 3.
Oct. 29, 2018
JikGuard
Get a job: HaptX is looking for a Technical Environment Artist
HaptX is seeking someone knowledgeable with game engines and game development to work with customers to develop haptic interactions.
Oct. 25, 2018
JikGuard
GDC 2019 is proud to welcome back the GDC Film Festival!
The GDC Film Festival (one of the first-ever documentary & narrative film fests focused on the art and culture of video games) returns for GDC 2019 -- and organizers are currently seeking submissions!
Oct. 25, 2018
JikGuard
Don't miss out on all the fantastic VR/AR/MR talks at XRDC next week!
XRDC kicks off next Monday in San Francisco, so organizers would like to quickly highlight a sample of the show's many exciting talks and encourage you to use the free XRDC 2018 Session Scheduler!
Oct. 24, 2018
JikGuard
Come to GDC 2019 for expert insight on fashion in games & designing for the colorblind
2019 may still feel far away, but GDC 2019 organizers are already lining up great stuff for next year's show -- including these two great Advocacy talks, one on fashion and the other on colorblindess!
Oct. 24, 2018