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Archive for July, 2012
Jens Begemann opens up about Wooga's … – Inside Social Games
Jul 31st
When asked if the studio had any plans to establish a permanent presence on the West Coast (as most social game developers do), Begemann tells us, “When it comes to game production and creation, we believe there are lots of advantages to having everybody under roof. The exchange of learning is so fast because we can just speak … for the game controller or touch or for mouse is very different. When you do the game design , you have to take that into account.” …
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Jens Begemann opens up about Wooga's … – Inside Social Games
Mage of the Striped Tower: Gary's 74th Birthday
Jul 31st
“So how do I become a games designer ? … These diverse areas make Dungeons & Dragons a bit of a paradox; at once a geeky stats-fest and yet also the ultimate social game that only works with a group of friends.
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Cheating – An Issue for Game-based Learning? (I'm Serious.net)
Jul 31st
“Who's Got Class?” is a social game that exposes players to the many facets and programs of WCET (the host for the game ), and rewards them for their engagement and contributions. The light-hearted program is designed to provide a first-hand …
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Game Designer – Barcelona – Antal International
Jul 31st
Conceptualize, create and maintain detailed game design documentation throughout the project cycle- Design compelling & funny characters/storyline to a new social game concept.- Stay up to date on the state of the industry …
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Game Designer – Barcelona – Antal International
Q & A with Garret Peek ('05 design), lead designer for the Draw …
Jul 31st
My name is Garrett Peek, the former associate creative director of OMGPOP and current user interface designer for Zynga. I design and develop interactive social games . What brought you to KCAI and what was your work like …
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Who is a finalist in the Third Annual Game Developers Choice …
Jul 31st
The awards shot honors the best in connected online gaming, whether it be social games, major MMOs, or something many might not think of when online gaming is mentioned. Finalists and … BEST ONLINE GAME DESIGN : …
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Terra Nova: Ethics of ARGs
Jul 30th
In the latest Social Change Technology podcast Dr Burcu Bakioglu talks to Andrea Phillips about Alternate Reality games , their design and some of the interesting legal and ethical issues that come up. Those in the TN …
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Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit » D-Media Network
Jul 30th
What are the risks and opportunities where mobile, local, social and credit based gaming converge? No matter the size or scope of your current game efforts, you'll learn successful game design tactics and monetization …
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Talent Development and Scalability – Gamasutra
Jul 30th
Social Game Designer (Contract). Bigpoint GmbH … Of chief importance in online game development today, Scalability is not a feature that can be simply checked off in a Game Design or Product Requirements Document.
Another Take: Gamification in Education – It's Not … – social @ edu
Jul 29th
Defining success for social media in higher education. 29 Jul 2012 … Gamification is the use of game design techniques, game thinking, and game mechanics to enhance non-game contexts. If I had to translate that very formal definition into …
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Another Take: Gamification in Education – It's Not … – social @ edu