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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 TAGS: Electronic Arts Inc., game company, Atari Inc., developer, worker, games, e-mail

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. TAGS: hobbyist, game company, Microsoft Xbox, enthusiast, gamer, games, developer, Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., Sony Playstation, console, Sony Corp.

Game makers see workplace changes

March 8, 2005 Unions, older workers among factors likely to put the kibosh on 80-hour weeks, insiders say. TAGS: workplace, game company, union, Electronic Arts Inc., worker, Disney Corp., practice, condition, developer, conference

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. TAGS: multi-core processor, multi-core, game company, dual-core processor, developer, THQ Inc., studio, patch management, AMD, computer game, Intel, mind, games, programming

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. TAGS: computer graphics, workstation, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, game company, developer, IBM Corp., Sony Corp., Toshiba, TV, games

New gateway to multiple virtual worlds?

December 6, 2005 Start-up thinks its development platform could help players cross virtual borders with less hassle. TAGS: virtual worlds, online game, game company, EverQuest, World of Warcraft, platform, Star Wars, developer, Electronic Arts Inc., games, California, start-up, Sony Corp.

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. TAGS: scandal, video game, critic, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., executive director, games, game company, children, developer, video, forum

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. TAGS: appeal, therapy, game company, blog, video game, World of Warcraft, game console, Sony PS3, console, Electronic Arts Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., developer, gamer

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 TAGS: in-game advertising, advertiser, game company, video game, New York, developer, games, gamer, video

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. TAGS: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., programming tool, development tool, OpenGL, developer, game company, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., programming, Sony PS3, API, XML, IBM Corp., leader, games

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. TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., creator, North America, development, game company, launch, developer, channel, Japan, Europe, games, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: game console, Hollywood, NPD Group Inc., video game, game company, developer, console, games, Microsoft Xbox, Electronic Arts Inc., gamer, video

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. TAGS: COO, conference, game company, developer, games, event, movie

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. TAGS: publisher, console, Electronic Arts Inc., Microsoft Xbox, game company, games, Xbox 360, developer, Microsoft Corp.
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