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Garrett Eastman

US-born game developer sentenced to death in Iran - 0 views

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    Iranian-American citizen and former US Marine created gamescriticizing Iran's regime
Garrett Eastman

Crowd-sourced biotech: gamers tweak protein, give it big activity boost - 0 views

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    via FoldIt and video-game interface, players engage in protein engineering
Garrett Eastman

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes tax on "violent" video games (and Ultimate Card Games) - 0 views

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    A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature "proposed under "emergency" rules because it is "immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety," according to the text. After being read on the House floor next week, the bill will need majority votes in both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate before being sent to the governor. After that, if it doesn't receive a three-fourths majority in both houses, it will be put on a November ballot to be approved or rejected by Oklahoma voters."
Garrett Eastman

Game makers face uphill battle proving copyright infringement in court - 0 views

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    Complaints and lawsuits against potentially derivative games
Garrett Eastman

Should games offer more help when we get stuck? - 0 views

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    A discussion of frustrations with not being able to make the next level and see other parts of the game, with examples
Garrett Eastman

Proposed Oklahoma "violent" game tax defeated in committee - 0 views

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    The Oklahoma House Revenue and Tax Subcommittee has rejected proposed legislation that would have placed a 1 percent surtax on all games rated T (Teen) or higher by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The bill, first proposed by state rep Will Fourkiller (D) earlier this month, was designed to discourage purchase of violent games and fund new programs focused on childhood outdoor education and bullying prevention.
Garrett Eastman

Unmanned presents a nuanced, psychological perspective on modern warfare - 0 views

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    Interview with designer of a game getting inside experience of drone pilots
Garrett Eastman

Journey: A hauntingly beautiful art house film disguised as a game - 0 views

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    Game review."Full disclosure: I fell asleep about a half hour into my first attempt to play Journey, the latest experience from Flower creators thatgamecompany. I'm not entirely sure this wasn't the intended effect of the endless stretches of lonely desert sands and dirge-like music that characterize the beginning of the game."
Garrett Eastman

Double Fine seeks to cut out publishers with Kickstarter-funded adventure - 0 views

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    "Point and click adventure game"
Garrett Eastman

Why don't more game developers see royalties from their work? - 0 views

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    Report of a research study on how developers of 200 classic video game titles receive no royalties from publisher, followed by interview with author on why this is the case
Garrett Eastman

Game publishers. Huh? Good god, y'all, what are they good for? - 0 views

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    Report from the DICE summit on discussion about industry changes moving toward independent game developers
Garrett Eastman

Closure Takes Top Spot at 2012 Indie Game Challenge - 2 views

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    "he Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University are proud to announce that Closure was awarded the top prize at the third annual Indie Game Challenge. The winning team was named on the closing night of the annual D.I.C.E. ™ (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit at the Red Rock Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. " Also category winners listed.
Garrett Eastman

Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games - 0 views

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    Getting afflicted kids to do breathing exercises using game technology, with successful outcomes, demonstrated by a researcher from the University of Vermont at the Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Denver
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    For additional commentary , see press release on ScienceDaily http://t.co/h38L73R
Garrett Eastman

Humble Indie Bundle returns with five new games, already topped $500,000 sales - 0 views

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    "a pay-what-you-want [game] sale that lets consumers decide how much money to give to developers and how much to donate to charities"
Garrett Eastman

The story behind Rocket Jockey, and the 360 port you can't play - 0 views

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    story of a game developing in the 1990s and the difficulty of getting a legal copy or the source code today
Garrett Eastman

Ars Guide: How to ruin your PC port in five easy steps - 0 views

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    on the difficulties of playing games on the PC, design flaws or ignorance of how players actually use the platform?
Garrett Eastman

Hard Reset: PC exclusive, single-player only, new engine, OMG - 0 views

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    game review
Garrett Eastman

The Metroid series turns 25 this year—and matters more than ever - 0 views

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    Article explains the influence of the Nintendo series
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