Epic Mickey dev is also doubtful that the indie scene is impacting the mainstream
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Develop takes you to a respected games courses in the north of England
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Iterating is rarely a favourite use of time, but Mike Simpson explains why getting it right is essential
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Imitating structure of other media is holding back games, says Epic Mickey creator
Read More »Mari 2 brings layer-based 3D painting to game artists
High-end digital painting tool brings layer-based usability for developers
Read More »Scouts introduce video games design badge
The Boy Scouts of America has a new merit badge that will teach youngsters about games design. The Game Design merit badge offers kids the chance to practice the craft through a variety of mediums, including electronic, outdoor/athletic, tabletop, pen and Paper, or role-playing games. According toScouting Magazine, those seeking …
Read More »Climax initiates hiring spree
25 year old studio seeking to fill programming and design roles for unnamed projects
Read More »Skillset endorses Goldsmiths’ MSc games course
First masters in games development in London to be accredited
Read More »Zynga’s design chief walks
Zynga lost yet another executive today with the departure of Brian Reynolds. The company faced a mass exodus of its leadership last year, and the loss of its head game designer is certainly a poor way to ring in the new year. Reynolds was lead game designer on Firaxis’s Civilization …
Read More »Playjam unveils final GameStick design
Upcoming Kickstarter-backed Android console GameStick has at last been pictured in its final guise. Creator PlayJam has published pictures of the final hardware, which can be seen below. Chief amongst the improvements is a tweak to the form factor to add extended hand grips and the addition of a 32BG …
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