Facebook Actions opens new viral avenue for social games
Facebook has launched its new Actions initiative, evolving its "Like" functionality to allow for more nuanced user updates on its site, and offering a new viral channel for social gaming partners to reach players.
The 2011 U.S. retail software sales breakdown
"Regrettably, U.S. retail customers as a whole are spending less on software and simultaneously buying fewer titles," writes Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews in this extensive breakdown of 2011 sales.
Microsoft gamifies Visual Studio with achievements
Microsoft has added gamification elements to its Visual Studio development tools, enabling developers to unlock achievements and compete on leaderboards to see who writes the most sophisticated code.
Windows NT father joins Xbox 360's multimedia efforts
Dave Cutler, considered by some as the father of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system, has joined the company's Interactive Entertainment Business group to work on the Xbox 360.
TIGA: Over 40% of UK devs who lose their jobs move overseas
A new report from UK game industry trade body TIGA claims that more than two-fifths of UK developers who lost their jobs between 2009 and 2011 moved overseas and took jobs outside of the UK.
New opposition against PIPA
Opposition to internet blacklist bills is growing, as 18 members of the Senate have come out against the controversial Protect IP Act (PIPA), sibling to the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Sony: 3DS success shows 'lot of demand' for portable gaming
Sony has said that the success of the Nintendo 3DS, rival to Sony's own upcoming PlayStation Vita console, shows that there is still "a lot of demand for a gaming primary portable device."
Rift creator Trion raises another $85MRift developer Trion Worlds has raised $85 million in a new round of funding, as it continues its expansion to Asian regions and plans to launch a number of new games over the coming years.
Image Metrics spins off Faceware business
Facial animation tech provider Image Metrics revealed today that it has spun off its Faceware animation technology into a newly formed company, called Faceware Technologies.
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FlameNode offers a comprehensive set of high quality and lower cost outsourced production services to our clients globally. Our services range from Real-Time Art, Animation and Technical Services all the way to Full Game Development on a work-for-hire ser
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Art Bully Productions was founded by 3d art professionals who have years of experience in the videogame industry. We pride ourselves on delivering AAA quality work at very competitive prices! Clients include: THQ, Digital Extremes, Id Software, Unknown Wo
Nonsensical, Humorous Storytelling In Disgaea 3
In a continuing series of game narrative reviews, Jaddua Ross, a student at The Guildhall at SMU, picks apart the silly, convoluted, and occasionally ludicrous story of Nippon Ichi's Disgaea 3.
Game Design Challenge: Make An Epilogue
GCG has debuted its latest Game Design Challenge, this time asking readers to design an epilogue to a game of their choosing.
