Writer and researcher Neils Clark previously covered game addiction for Gamasutra, and returns to look at whether design can influence healthy play, citing his analysis into MMO addiction. [04.03.08]
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Opinion: Why Gamers Need To Open Up To Hollywood [04.03.08] In this passionate Gamasutra opinion piece, Justin Marks, screenwriter for the in-production Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li movie, references Halo and Street Fighter on his way to rebutting the "...perception that Hollywood is pissing all over our favorite properties."
Ubisoft Announces Clancy Dogfighter HAWX [04.03.08] Ubisoft has officially announced the latest in its Tom Clancy lineup with HAWX, bringing the license into aerial combat territory, in development by its Bucharest studio for a Fall 2008 release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Another Monster Hit For Capcom In Japanese Charts [04.03.08] Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G has officially sold nearly 900,000 units in just two days on its debut in the Japanese software charts, overshadowing a second strong week for Pokemon Ranger: Batonnage and other Nintendo stalwarts on the DS and Wii.
IMGDC: Bartle Sees Good, Bad And Ugly In Online's Future [04.03.08] At his Indie MMO Game Developers Conference keynote, online worlds vet and MUD co-creator Dr. Richard Bartle imagined three vastly different scenarios for the future of MMOs, from The Good, The Bad to The Ugly, acting as an impromptu - and entertaining - futurist for the entire genre.
Epic Announces New 'Make Something Unreal' Mod Contest [04.03.08] Epic Games has announced a second 'Make Something Unreal' mod competition, this time based around newly released title Unreal Tournament 3 - sponsored by Intel and featuring $1,000,000 in prizes - including an Unreal Engine 3 license - for winners.
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 Fixing Online Gaming Idiocy: A Psychological Approach by Bill Fulton [04.02.08] In this in-depth article, Fulton discusses why "the online behavior of [gamers] is dramatically reducing our sales", referencing his social design on titles such as Microsoft's Shadowrun to explain how we can dissuade anonymous Internet idiots. |
 Online Community Management: Communication Through Gamers by Julien Wera [04.01.08] In this in-depth Gamasutra analysis, MMO community liaison Wera analyzes the art of game community management, suggesting success comes as much with vibrant social community as gameplay. |
 EA Goes Free-To-Play: Battlefield Heroes' Producer Speaks by Christian Nutt [03.31.08] Electronic Arts is changing things up with Battlefield Heroes, a free-to-play, ad/microtransaction powered whimsical take on Battlefield - DICE's Ben Cousins explains the potential risks and rewards. |
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