Let’s be honest: getting a job in games development isn’t easy. While the industry is fond of griping that there aren’t enough skilled people to go around, that doesn’t mean that they’ll hire anyone. But it’s certainly not impossible, so here’s some advice that should help… PROGRAMMINGThe industry is clamouring …
Read More »How to get a job in… Games publishing
We operate in a very close knit niche market which is very sociable and takes networking very seriously. We all know a lot of people, who know someone that we know and usually someone that knows our boss… which in itself causes concern when you are looking to move companies, …
Read More »NPD: Sony hails continued momentum for PlayStation brand
Sony is labelling 2008 as a year of ‘continued momentum’ in North America as NPD stats showed that total PS3 hardware sales for the territory were up 40 per cent on 2007, with software sales climbing 115 per cent year-on-year. However, PS3’s December sales of 726,000 units, up an impressive …
Read More »Dare to be Digital invites public submissions
BAFTA-connected design competition expands its format
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Wwise integration now available for UE3
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Read More »Resident Evil 5 will be series biggest seller, says Capcom
Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter IV headline a star-studded Q1 line-up for Capcom, as the firm plans to add new recruits to its European operations. The line-up also includes 360 and PS3 title Bionic Commando and the Wii edition of Dead Rising. It’s definitely going to be a strong …
Read More »US: PS2 celebrates 50m sales
The PlayStation 2 is starting its ninth year in fine form with news that Sony’s hugely popular machine has now surpassed the 50 million units sold barrier in the North American market. CasualGaming.biz has the complete story.
Read More »Peter Mandelson arrives in Second Life
The UK Labour party has become the latest governmental institution to turn to online social world Second Life in effort to spread its word to a brand new audience – and a 3D representation of Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has been chosen to front the venture. For the complete story, …
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