Get a job: Heart Machine is hiring a Game Network Engineer
We†™re looking for an experienced Network Engineer to establish and support multiplayer and multiplayer features for future projects at Heart Machine. ...
Don't Miss: Translating the humor & tone of the Yakuza games for the West
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PlayStation exec: Dual support for PS4 and PS5 planned for 3 years
SIE VP Hideaki Nishino reiterates that PlayStation's support for the PS4 won't immediately end with the launch of the PlayStation 5 this month, or for a couple years at least either. ...
Former Xbox trust and safety head Angela Hession joins Twitch
Angela Hession, once the head of trust and safety for Xbox, has joined the team at Twitch to head up the streaming giant's own VP of trust and safety. ...
PSA: Upload your resume to Gamasutra's job boards!
Here's a friendly reminder that Gamasutra's job boards are the best place to find your next job in the game industry - upload your resume and land the job you want! ...
Blog: How to run offers in free-to-play (and avoid backlashes)
This article shares some tips and thoughts on how to limit the backlash derived from running offers on game content. ...
Analyst: The next-gen console race is Sony's to lose
Media and technology analyst firm Omdia believes the next-gen console race is Sony's to lose, despite Microsoft putting itself in a much stronger position this time around. ...
Blog: Combining 2D and 3D effects in Blightbound
Analysing the tricks used to make Blightbound's VFX work in a 3D world while maintainig a 2D aesthetic. ...
Take-Two confirms $994 million purchase of Dirt developer Codemasters
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed it will acquire Dirt developer Codemasters in a deal worth approximately $994 million. ...
Epic is gauging interest in a Fortnite monthly subscription plan
Epic Games is seemingly mulling over the possibility of introducing a monthly subscription plan for Fortnite. ...
Blog: The argument for simpler games
Our industry is obsessed with complexity, with brutal consequences in employee wellbeing and product quality. It's time to start talking about this unhealthy obsession. ...
Dev-friendliness, scalability at top of mind for Xbox development chief
Jason Ronald is the director of program management for the Xbox Platform Team, leading development of the Xbox Series X and S. In an interview with Gamasutra he gives an inside look at the years-long creation of the consoles. ...
The PlayStation 5 was even larger in initial design concepts
An insightful Washington Post interview with Yujin Morisawa reveals that the behemoth PlayStation 5 has actually shrunk from its first concepts. ...
Don't Miss: A 2013 snapshot of game developers' motion control tips, lessons, and dreams
A variety of developers with plenty of experience in the field of motion controls give Gamasutra insight into how studios should go about tackling the space. ...
EA looks to revamp its mobile biz to tap into an 'unbelievable exponential opportunity'
EA CEO Andrew Wilson explored how a recent hire at the company is looking to deepen its efforts on mobile. ...
