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Designing for meaningfulness - Player freedom and prototyping exploration mechanics
Exploring design considerations in creating a videogame to evoke meaningfulness through the lens of various disciplinary perspectives such as philosophy, psychology and spirituality.
Aug. 11, 2021
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Get a job: Sucker Punch is hiring an AI Systems Designer
Sucker Punch Productions, the company behind Ghost of Tsushima, is looking to hire an AI Systems Designer.
Aug. 5, 2021
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Ubisoft staff claim publisher has 'sidelined' their demands and 'continues to protect known offenders'
"Ubisoft continues to protect and promote known offenders and their allies. We see management continuing to avoid this issue."
July 30, 2021
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A 'live-action' Pokemon show is headed to Netflix
Lucifer showrunner Joe Henderson is apparently attached to write and executive produce a 'live action' Pokemon show for Netflix.
July 26, 2021
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Getting excellent voice acting into your indie game - part 3
Once voice actors are auditioning for parts, don't be swayed by the headshots. There are so many pitfalls to cover in part 3. Make solid choices, and maybe, just maybe... your game will shine.
July 12, 2021
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Don't miss the GDC Podcast broadcasting LIVE at this year's show!
Catch 5 days of live GDC Podcast episodes at the all-digital GDC 2021.
July 9, 2021
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Are these really the 'ugly truths' for indie publishers? 2
A look at some controversial views on indie publishers, the latest public contract in the game publisher space, and lots more besides.
July 9, 2021
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Developers express ire over PlayStation's promotional policies
A number of smaller developers are sharing details today about seemingly unfavorable conditions selling games on the PlayStation store.
June 30, 2021
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Microsoft's special Cyberpunk 2077 refund policy ends July 6
Nature is healing. Microsoft has quietly announced that its special refund provisions for CD Projekt Red's infamous Cyberpunk 2077 are coming to a close.
June 23, 2021
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Niantic adding 'exploration bonuses' to Pokemon Go to get players moving again
Niantic is trying to ease Pokemon Go players into post-pandemic life by adding exploration bonuses to the popular AR title.
June 22, 2021
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E3 showcases - what discovery boost do they really give? 2
If your game does get in one of the E3 showcases with your game, how does the extra visibility help? And how can we quantify that? Let's check it out...
June 15, 2021
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CD Projekt says employee data may have leaked in February breach
CD Projekt has shared more details about the cyber attack on the studio that took place back in February.
June 10, 2021