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Opinion: Why So Much Mass Media 'Hysteria' Over 3DS Vision Warnings?
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2011 Independent Games Festival Reveals Main Competition Finalists
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Gamasutra's Holiday Week 2010: What You Might Have Missed
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Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson Appointed OBE
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Pitfall!'s Crane: 'Never Any Doubt' Games Would Rebound After Crash
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The Psychology of Games: Those Darn Game Of The Year Debates
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Semi Secret's iOS Title Canabalt Now Open Source
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Best Of Indie Games: Rush the Castle, But Mind the Wall
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Special: Game Time With Mister Raroo - The 2010 Raroo Family Game
Awards
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This Week In Video Game Criticism: Holiday Links Special
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FEATURES
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The Replay Interviews: David Crane - by Tristan Donovan
The legendary creator of Pitfall! talks about his time at Atari, the
founding of Activision and describes what he's been up to until the
present day, taking us through the crash, into his cult classic Little
Computer People , and beyond.
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Acony Games - Villingen-Schwenningen, BW, DEU
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Project Manager/Producer
We seek talented people who share a strong commitment towards
excellence in design, visuals, and cutting-edge technology. Comprised
of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun,
innovative gameplay, Acony is now developing original properties for
the next generation of cross-platform multiplayer games. Acony's
international 40+ employees work in a creative environment more common
to small and autonomous studios, while enjoying the financial
stability and corporate support. Acony believes that everyone plays a
significant role in the development process, meaning all team members
contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game.
The cohesive team is dedicated to exceed expectations by infusing
creative thought and innovative design throughout every phase of the
project. Please send your application to jobs@aconygames.com.
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Tencent Boston - Maynard, MA, USA
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Special Effects Artist
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry
veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for
a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the
largest internet companies in China. If you're an inspired, driven
individual who is ready to take game development to the next level,
then Tencent Boston is your new home.
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Tencent Boston - Maynard, MA, USA
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Environment Artist
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry
veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for
a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the
largest internet companies in China. If you're an inspired, driven
individual who is ready to take game development to the next level,
then Tencent Boston is your new home.
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Tencent Boston - Concord, MA, USA
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Art Director
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry
veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for
a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the
largest internet companies in China. If you're an inspired, driven
individual who is ready to take game development to the next level
then Tencent Boston is your new home.
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Edge of Reality - Austin, TX, USA
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Senior Producer/Game Director
Edge of Reality is an independent veteran studio based in Austin,
Texas. We are working on multiple projects including some with the
Sims Studio of the EA Play Label. The studio has shipped 12 games over
12 years including several hits. The chemistry of the studio is very
positive. Everyone puts aside their egos, and works hard to make the
best game possible. Come join our team!
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Edge of Reality - Austin, TX, USA
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Project Manager
Edge of Reality is an independent veteran studio based in Austin,
Texas. We are working on multiple projects including some with the
Sims Studio of the EA Play Label. The studio has shipped 12 games over
12 years including several hits. The chemistry of the studio is very
positive. Everyone puts aside their egos, and works hard to make the
best game possible. Come join our team!
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THQ Digital Studios Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Programmer
THQ Digital/Phoenix is searching for a qualified Mid-level Programmer
for a variety of large and small titles.
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THQ Digital Studios Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Engine Programmer
THQ Digital/Phoenix is searching for a qualified Mid-level Engine
Programmer for a variety of large and small titles.
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SILICON KNIGHTS - St.Catharines, ON, CAN
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Lighting Artist
Located in St.Catharines, ON Canada, Silicon Knights proudly ranks as
one of the top independent game developers in the world. Incorporating
in 1992, Silicon Knights has developed a reputation for creating
superior original content, and is dedicated to creating ground
breaking video games. Within a focused and collaborative climate, our
studio offers a passionate and spirited workplace where all creative
contributions are encouraged. Best known for Metal Gear Solid: the
Twin Snakes, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem and Too Human. We're
currently working on several NEW and EXCITING AAA, multi-platforms
projects.
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2015 - Tulsa, OK, USA
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Mobile Game Designer
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Funtactix - Marina Del Ray, CA, USA
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Community Director
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Gazillion Entertainment - Louisville, CO, USA
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VFX Artist
NetDevil is at the forefront of game innovation and has grown to over
175 people in its 12 year history. From the space combat MMOG,
Jumpgate Evolution, to the highly anticipated LEGO Universe MMOG; our
company's passion for launching to new heights of creativity can be
experienced in everything we do. Denver, Colorado provides an
incredible variety of year round recreation and entertainment within
easy reach of our studio. Skiing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting
and many other activities are all available at a cost of living that
is a fraction of either coast. It's no wonder Louisville, Colorado was
voted the #1 place to live in 2009 by MONEY Magazine. If you want to
join a fun environment where we play as hard as we work and think you
have what it takes to be a part of one of the most innovative MMO
development studios in the world; come be a part of NetDevil.
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Gazillion Entertainment - Louisville, CO, USA
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Sr. Engineer - Social Media Engineer / Developer
About NetDevil NetDevil is at the forefront of game innovation and has
grown to over 175 people in its 12 year history. From the space combat
MMOG, Jumpgate Evolution, to the highly anticipated LEGO Universe
MMOG; our company's passion for launching to new heights of creativity
can be experienced in everything we do. If you want to join a fun
environment where we play as hard as we work and think you have what
it takes to be a part of one of the most innovative MMO development
studios in the world; come be a part of NetDevil.
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Guerrilla Games - Amsterdam, N-, NLD
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Audio Director
Guerrilla is looking for an Audio Director with an ear for quality to
drive our internal audio team. As the successful candidate, you will
be responsible for the overall audio quality in all of our IPs. You
will oversee our Sound Designers in the development, direction and
realization of our audio ambitions, setting their goals and objectives
while acting as a visionary, mentor and coach. You will identify our
audio hardware and software needs, develop departmental and project
budgets, and work with other disciplines to define technical
requirements and specifications for the creation of advanced audio
systems. You will also schedule audio resources across multiple
projects, sourcing and managing audio providers both internal and
external.
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Magic Pixel Games - Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Game Designer
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Meteor Games, LLC - Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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Art Director
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NetherRealm Studios - Chicago, IL, USA
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FX Artist - NetherRealm Studios - #121670
NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks seeks an
experienced Artist, FX who will work with a variety of team members to
help design, create, implement and optimize FX assets for Console game
titles. The FX artist must work with industry standard and our own
proprietary tool set to ensure a high level of fit and finish to all
FX elements.
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NetherRealm Studios - Chicago, IL, USA
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Sr. Software Engineer, Tools - NetherRealm Studios - #121736
NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games Inc. seeks a Software
Engineer - Tools to work closely with the Koretech technology team
behind the Mortal Kombat franchise. This is an opportunity to become
an integral part of an extremely talented team of industry veterans
focusing on pushing the technology of current and next-gen hardware
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NetherRealm Studios - Chicago, IL, USA
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Associate Artist/Animator - NetherRealm Studios - #121810
NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Associate
Artist/Animator to work closely with the Animation Director and Lead
animator to maintain and create high quality animations for both real
time in game movement and pre-rendered animatics. Assists the Lead in
defined processes and pipelines along with aesthetic goals.
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Warner Bros Games - Kirkland, WA, USA
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Community Manager - WB Games - #121731
WB Games Inc. seeks a Community Manager to create, implement, and
manage all community efforts for WB video games. All community efforts
will involve the creation of a game-specific web-site, and an
exhaustive community plan that maps community content to drive
interest for WB games and studios. Needs to maintain a strong
relationship with worldwide Marketing/PR and development teams,
helping to support all three groups in the active promotion of a game.
The Community Manager is also expected to create written and video
content for both the Community and PR channels.
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Warner Bros Games - Kirkland, WA, USA
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Sr. Animator - WB Games - #120402
WB Games Inc. seeks a Senior Artist/Animator on our Cinematics Team to
work closely with Animators and Character artists to rig and skin
character models for cinematic assets. Work with technical artists and
designers to ensure proper function within game engine. Help optimize
assets for most efficient use of resources. Assist in creating and
maintaining tools for assets creation. Strong focus on technical
troubleshooting and problem solving.
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