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For developers, it's not all fun and games
November 18, 2004
Employees at game software makers are speaking out about demanding hours, challenging companies to change their ways. Photo: Family time for former EA worker
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Play your own Xbox game
August 14, 2006
Microsoft plans free tools for enthusiasts to make own games, but at first only other hard-core gamers will be able to share the creations.
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Game makers see workplace changes
March 8, 2005
Unions, older workers among factors likely to put the kibosh on 80-hour weeks, insiders say.
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Game developers adapt to multicore world
April 11, 2007
It's been a slow process waiting for software that's built for multicore chips, but game developers are making progress.
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PlayStation 3 chip goes easy on developers
December 3, 2004
Key architect of the "Cell" processor promises developers it will be easier to program than current game machine chips.
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IBM Corp.
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Toshiba
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TV
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New gateway to multiple virtual worlds?
December 6, 2005
Start-up thinks its development platform could help players cross virtual borders with less hassle.
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Game developers form sex 'special interest group'
August 16, 2005
Group is meant to provide a forum for those working on explicit content. Some focuses will include marketing and education.
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Pushing games beyond hard-core gamers
March 24, 2006
GDC is "by game developers for developers," but attendees will be looking for broader appeal to mainstream consumers, too.
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Play to pay: Service inserts ads in games
April 11, 2005
Start-up will launch in-game ad network with help from game publishers and mainstream advertisers. Photo: Ads get some action
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PlayStation 3 to be easy on developers, Sony vows
March 9, 2005
The Cell chip will make use of familiar programming tools and new software to help game makers work smarter, technicians promise.
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Q&A: 100-plus WiiWare titles in development
February 21, 2008
Nintendo promising wide range of titles for North American WiiWare launch; says it doesn't want to place limits on developer ideas.
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Developers uneasy about new game consoles
May 12, 2005
Game developers fear industry domination by a few big companies that can afford to produce top-shelf titles.
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NPD Group Inc.
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Meanwhile, at the E3 shadow conference...
July 12, 2007
Not everyone's happy about the event's new highbrow format. Indie publisher Gamecock, for example, has every intention of raising a ruckus.
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Will small publishers still have game?
November 18, 2005
With rising development costs, the little guys are facing tough choices when it comes to new consoles.
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