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Welcome to the GamaDaily for May 16th, 2007.
 
 
 

Austin Game Developers Conference
September 5-7, 2007 - Austin Convention Center

Registration is now open! Register before June 13th for the special advanced rate and save up to 55% on conference passes. Attendees will:
  • Learn about issues facing MMOs, virtual worlds, and casual gaming

  • Share best practices for game sound design

  • Be inspired by authors of epic game stories

  • Vote for sessions in the all new People's Choice track

Find out more at http://www.AustinGDC.net.

 

 
 
May 16th, 2007
        Podcast: The Left Brain/Right Brain Making Of God of War
        Sony Optimistic After Mixed Full Year Results
        Halo 3 Release Date Announced
        Q&A: Carbonated Talks UNO!, Windows Live
        Nintendo Confirms More Brain Training For West
        Critical Reception: Activision's/Toys for Bob's Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
        Harvard Medical School To Survey Developers On Violence
 
May 15th, 2007
        Sony Online Acquires Vanguard Developer Sigil
        Virtual Heroes, Camber Corp Form Strategic Partnership
        MySpace To Launch Branded IGN Channel
        Nordic: SCEE's Bain Talks Opportunities At Home
        Nordic: Juul On Giving Players More With Less
        Nordic: SingStar's Bozek On 'Unbundling' Games
        Nordic: LocoRoco's Kuono On Simple, Fun, Dynamic Design
        Gamecock To Publish Next-Gen Croteam Title
        Spiderman 3 Continues To Top Weekly GameFly Requests
        Product: Softimage Launches Alienbrain 8
        Feature: 'An Analysis of the Game Product Lifecycle'
        Tomb Raider: Anniversary Coming To Wii
        Q&A: John Romero On Slipgate's Big MMO Plans
        Record Loss Predicted For Sony In Fourth Quarter
        Hollywood Effects House Enters Game Development
        Spider-Man 3 Still On Top In Busy UK Chart
        The China Angle: Causes, Effects, And Consequences
        CMP Announces Mobile Games Seminar
        Hollywood & Games Adds EA, LucasArts Panel
        GCG: 'The Acid Test: QA As A Bridge To A Game Career'
        Newsbriefs: Konami Music, THQ At Wedbush, Nintendo Directors
 

Industry News    Product News    Site News   Press Release

 
 
 

June 26-27, 2007
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
www.hollywoodandgames.com


Network with top talent and leading executives in the game and entertainment industries at the second annual Hollywood and Games Summit. Learn about how to capitalize on crossover business opportunities, and gain insights on how to navigate these intertwined communities for mutual benefit.

Featured speakers include:
Jesse Alexander, Executive Producer, Heroes
Yuri Lowenthal, Actor, Afro Samurai, Prince of Persia, The GIlmore Girls
Yannis Mallat, CEO, Ubisoft Montreal
Susan O'Connor, Game Writer, Gears of War

Register before May 25 and save over 20%!

 

 
 

Gamasutra was at the recent, inaugural Vancouver International Game Summit, and reveals insight from developers such as Stubbs The Zombie creator creator Alex Seropian and Propaganda Games' Josh Holmes (Turok) in this in-depth report.

In his debut feature for Gamasutra, Lost Garden blogger and industry veteran Daniel Cook analyzes just how "...understanding the genre lifecycle trends can help you strategically position your game design for an improved shot at success", with many concrete examples.

 
 

Gamecareerguide.com - Get your game on!

A new website powered by Gamasutra.com, bringing you everything you need to know to get started in the game industry:

  • New Forums!
  • Salary Survey from Game Developer Magazine

  • News and features for students and educators

  • Comprehensive listing of schools

  • "Getting Started" section - an invaluable how-to guide

  • Faculty and student research

Find out more at gamecareerguide.com

 

 
 
Is your company hiring? Contact Aaron Murawski at amurawski@cmp.com
to post your jobs on Gamasutra!
 
May 16th,2007
Cranky Pants Games — Kirkland, WA, USA
- Senior Producer

Don't judge us by our name - far more than cranky, we are creative, curious, crafty, and competitive, utilizing cutting-edge design and engineering methods to generate innovative and visually stunning games. Headquartered outside of Seattle, Cranky Pants offers a small, creative, dynamic environment - while having the support and benefits of our corporate parent, THQ.

Cranky Pants Games

Pandemic Studios Brisbane — Fortitude Valley, QL, AUS
- Animator (Senior Level)

Rainbow Studios — Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Game Engineer / Programmer

Riot Games, Inc — Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Development Director / Senior Producer

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, RIOT GAMES, Inc. is an independently funded video game development company that was established in 2006 to develop innovative online next-generation titles for consoles and the PC. Comprised of highly successful creative executives and developers with a wealth of business management and game development experience the team is assembled and is diligently working on a cutting-edge game platform and a highly strategic and competitive multiplayer action RPG....

Riot Games, Inc

SesameWorkshop — New York, NY, USA
- Freelance Flash Developer

 
May 15th,2007
Blue Fang Games — Waltham, MA, USA
- Lead Programmer
Other Position(s) Available At Blue Fang Games
- Senior Game Programmer
- Senior Game Designer

Cranky Pants Games — Kirkland, WA, USA
- Audio Engineer
Other Position(s) Available At Cranky Pants Games
- Senior Artist

Destineer — Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Lead Engineer, Un-Announced Military Shooter

Destineer is looking for an accomplished engineer to lead our engineering efforts for a unique, large-budget military shooter for next-generation videogame consoles. You will oversee all engineering aspects of development, from guiding the technology architecture to helping your team deliver great results. This is a great opportunity to lead engineering efforts for a high potential game in a fast-growing, well-funded company.

Destineer

Destineer — Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Director of Marketing

Destineer, a fast-growing videogame publisher led by people who helped build Atari, Bungie, and Tom Clancys Red Storm Entertainment, is looking for a creative individual to manage all aspects of our marketing efforts and staff. To qualify, you must have at least 7 years experience marketing packaged consumer products or entertainment, be both a contributor and leader in the development of creative themes and strategies in your current role, and be a passionate videogame player.

Destineer

Disney Interactive Studios — Glendale, CA, USA
- Technology Director - Projects

Develop and implement a global technology strategy in the area of online gameplay and distribution. Work with World Wide Production teams, Technical Directors, Marketing and Sales to develop and implement next generation online strategy. Work with internal and external development teams on innovating Disney Interactive Studios online gaming experiences

Disney Interactive Studios
Other Position(s) Available At Disney Interactive Studios
- Quality Assurance Manager

Disney Interactive Studios — Glendale, CA, USA
- Technology Director, Online Technology

Develop and implement a global technology strategy in the area of online gameplay and distribution. Work with World Wide Production teams, Technical Directors, Marketing and Sales to develop and implement next generation online strategy. Work with internal and external development teams on innovating Disney Interactive Studios online gaming experiences

Disney Interactive Studios

EA Canada — Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Senior Online Game Designer

Electronic Arts is the leading independent developer of interactive entertainment software products for console, PC and handheld gaming platforms. We're 6,000+ people who love games, who love to create and collaborate, and love to push the boundaries of technology. It means we love what we do.

EA Canada
Other Position(s) Available At EA Canada
- Associate Producer

Immersive Technologies — Osborne Park, WA, AUS
- Tools Developer

Insomniac Games — Burbank, CA, USA
- Audio Programmer

Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We just finished Resistance: Fall of Man, a gritty first-person shooter, and a PlayStation 3 launch title. We are currently in full production on the next Ratchet & Clank game, a PS3 exclusive! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for!

Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games — Burbank, CA, USA
- Engine Programmer

Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We also created Resistance: Fall of Man, a gritty first-person shooter, and a PlayStation 3 launch title. We are currently in full production on the next Ratchet & Clank game, a PS3 exclusive! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for!

Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games — Burbank, CA, USA
- Sound Designer

Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We also created Resistance: Fall of Man, a gritty first-person shooter, and a PlayStation 3 launch title. We are currently in full production on the next Ratchet & Clank game, a PS3 exclusive! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for!

Insomniac Games

Intel Corporation — Folsom, CA, USA
- Software Engineer

Software Engineer -- 530056
Join the revolution in visual computing: intel.com/go/visualcomputing

To apply, send your resume to anthony.padilla@intel.com

Intel Corporation

Intel Corporation — Hillsboro, OR, USA
- CMOS Design Automation Engineer

Join the revolution in visual computing: intel.com/go/visualcomputing

To apply, send your resume to sowmyax.rangaswamy@intel.com

Intel Corporation

Iron Lore Entertainment — Maynard, MA, USA
- Game Programmer

Iron Lore Entertainment, winner of the IGDA's 2006 Choice Award for Best New Studio and creators of the award winning action-RPG Titan Quest, is looking for superior talent to join our team. We are a progressive company with a passion for games and game development.

Iron Lore Entertainment
Other Position(s) Available At Iron Lore Entertainment
- Scripter / Designer
- Gameplay Designer

Iron Lore Entertainment — Maynard, MA, USA
- Senior Gameplay Designer

Iron Lore Entertainment, winner of the IGDA's 2006 Choice Award for Best New Studio and creators of the award winning action-RPG Titan Quest, is looking for superior talent to join our team. We are a progressive company with a passion for games and game development. We are working on large scale AAA RTS and RPG games.

Iron Lore Entertainment

Iron Lore Entertainment — Maynard, MA, USA
- Producer

Iron Lore, winner of the IGDA's 2006 Choice Award for Best New Studio and creators of the epic action RPG, "Titan Quest" and "Titan Quest: Immortal Throne" is looking for a talented Producer to help lead our team.

Iron Lore Entertainment

Kush Games — Camarillo, CA, USA
- Software Engineer--All Levels
Other Position(s) Available At Kush Games
- ART DIRECTOR

Locomotive Games — Santa Clara, CA, USA
- Software Engineers (multiple openings, all levels of experience welcome)

Currently in our 9th year of operation, Locomotive Games in Santa Clara, CA is focused on making games for the Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP and next-generation consoles. As a wholly owned entity of THQ, we work closely with the worldwide network of THQ development subsidiaries and have access to some of the most solid and profitable licenses in the business. We pride ourselves on having a stable, fun, creative, team-oriented development atmosphere in which each of us strives to do our best work. We are...

Locomotive Games
Other Position(s) Available At Locomotive Games
- Senior Graphics Programmer
- Producers (multiple openings, all levels of experience welcome)
- Senior Game Designer

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Sr. Character/Creature Artists

NCsoft is looking for talented individuals to come work for the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games. Makers of the world's most popular online game franchise, Lineage, NCsoft has also created many other award winning and groundbreaking products such as City of Heroes and Guild Wars. Tabula Rasa, currently in development, is the next game from legendary designer Richard Garriott and will launch later this year.

NCsoft

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Lighting Artist

Attention all Lighting Artists! Here is your chance to work with industry veterans in beautiful Austin, Texas on the exciting Tabula Rasa project!

NCsoft

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Concept Artists

Attention all Concept Artists! Here is your chance to work with industry veterans in beautiful Austin, Texas on the exciting Tabula Rasa!

NCsoft

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Game Systems Programmer - AI

NCsoft is looking for talented individuals to come work for the world’s leading developer and publisher of online computer games. Makers of the world’s most popular online game franchise, Lineage, NCsoft has also created many other award winning and groundbreaking products such as City of Heroes and Guild Wars. Tabula Rasa, currently in development, is the next game from legendary designer Richard Garriott and will launch later this year.

NCsoft

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Server Engineer

NCsoft is looking for talented individuals to come work for the world’s leading developer and publisher of online computer games. Makers of the world’s most popular online game franchise, Lineage, NCsoft has also created many other award winning and groundbreaking products such as City of Heroes and Guild Wars. Tabula Rasa, currently in development, is the next game from legendary designer Richard Garriott and will launch later this year.

NCsoft

NCsoft — Austin, TX, USA
- Sr. Environment Artist

Senior Environment Artist needed to work on the exciting Tabula Rasa game in beautiful Austin, Texas! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to work with industry veterans.

NCsoft

Nikitova Games (Nikitova LLC) — Los Angeles / Kiev, CA, USA
- Senior Development Director - Eastern Europe

Rainbow Studios — Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Senior Game Engineer / Programmer

Rainbow Studios is searching for a qualified Senior Game Engineer for our Wii exclusive action/adventure title. We will consider applicants from both inside and outside of the game industry for this position.

Rainbow Studios
Other Position(s) Available At Rainbow Studios
- Tools Engineer / Programmer
- Associate Game Engineer / Programmer
- Senior Tools Engineer / Programmer

Rainbow Studios — Phoenix_Arizona, AZ, USA
- Senior Environment Artist

Rainbow Studios is searching for a qualified Senior Environment Artist for our Wii exclusive action/adventure title.

Rainbow Studios

Rainbow Studios — Phx_AZ, AZ, USA
- Senior Level Designer

Rainbow Studios is searching for a qualified Senior Level Designer for our Wii exclusive action/adventure title. We will consider applicants from both inside and outside of the game industry for this position.

Rainbow Studios

Ritual Entertainment — Dallas, TX, USA
- Game Programmer / Lead Programmer

Sierra Online, Seattle Studio — Issaquah, WA, USA
- Lead Game Designer - Sierra Online

Sierra Online is seeking an experienced Lead Game Designer to join our team developing games for Xbox Live Arcade and other next-generation platforms. The ideal candidate will have developed and released multiple games in the role of Lead Designer. Experience on consoles, handhelds, or casual games is highly valued. We are located in Issaquah, Washington minutes from Seattle and we have a highly collaborative, low ego culture headed by game industry veterans.

Sierra Online, Seattle Studio

Sierra Online, Seattle Studio — Issaquah, WA, USA
- Studio Manager

Sierra Online is looking for a Studio Manager! Reporting to the VP of Worldwide Studios, this role will have you oversee the production and operations of our Sierra Online short- session and mid-session game development studio located in Issaquah, WA (greater Seattle).

Sierra Online, Seattle Studio

Sony Computer Entertainment America — San Diego, CA, USA
- Sr. Programmer – PSP / PS3

Sucker Punch Productions — Bellevue, WA, USA
- Sound Designer

Sucker Punch Productions is a first-party, independent game developer working on the Sony Playstation, and is the creator of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2 Band of Thieves, and Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves. The Sly series has won multiple IGDA and AIAS awards including "Original Game Character of the Year", "Outstanding Achievement in Animation", and "Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction".

Sucker Punch Productions

Sucker Punch Productions — Bellevue, WA, USA
- Engine Programmer

Sucker Punch Productions is a first-party, independent game developer working on the Sony Playstation, and is the creator of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2 Band of Thieves, and Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves. The Sly series has won multiple IGDA and AIAS awards including "Original Game Character of the Year", "Outstanding Achievement in Animation", and "Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction".

Sucker Punch Productions

Super-Ego Games - San Francisco — San Francisco, CA, USA
- Quality Assurance Lead

Super-Ego Games seeks a Quality Assurance Lead for development of next-gen console games. Applicants must be team players willing to put in time to get the job done right. This is a full-time position with benefits; applicants should be within commuting distance of our San Francisco office (or be willing to relocate).

Super-Ego Games - San Francisco

THQ - Ultimate Fighting Championship — Agoura Hills, CA, USA
- Game Designer - UFC

Fantastic ground floor opportunity to build the new UFC franchise!

THQ - Ultimate Fighting Championship

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd — Ultimo, Sydney, NS, AUS
- Mid to Senior Gameplay Programmers

We are looking for a talented programmers to join our Gameplay team, using technology to create next-gen entertainment through player control, world integration, mission creation and story integration.

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd — Ultimo, Sydney, NS, AUS
- Tools Programmer

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Tools Programmer to assist in developing and maintaining our tool chain. The tools team is building the software to create the game that will be used by more than 100 employees: artists, programmers and designers.

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd — Ultimo, Sydney, NS, AUS
- Head of Research

We looking for a Head of Research to futureproof our games development in the areas of Networking, Advanced Lighting, Shaders and Artificial Intelligence. The Head of Research will identify areas of research that will be applicable to future games development and will prototype the technology for viability before presenting it to the development team for inclusion in upcoming games.

Team Bondi Pty, Ltd

TimeGate Studios — Sugar Land, TX, USA
- Senior Software Engineer

Have you reached a ceiling in your current role? We are kicking off some new projects and need you to step up! New IP projects, Innovative Game Designs, Quality of Life. You are no longer just a number.

TimeGate Studios

TimeGate Studios — Sugar Land, TX, USA
- AI Programmer

TimeGate Studios, developer of the award winning F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and Kohan series, is looking for a talented and driven AI Programmer to work on one of its high profile next-generation games powered by Unreal Engine 3. Man the guns and claim victory with a battle-hardened development team. Deploy tools and technology to bring life to an awesome array of weapons and vehicles. Take aim and conquer the battlefield of tomorrow.

TimeGate Studios

TimeGate Studios — Sugar Land, TX, USA
- Senior Network Engineer

TimeGate Studios, developer of the award winning F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and Kohan series, is looking for a talented and driven Senior Network Engineer to work on one of its high profile next-generation games powered by Unreal Engine 3. Man the guns and claim victory with a battle-hardened development team. Deploy tools and technology to bring life to an awesome array of weapons and vehicles. Take aim and conquer the battlefield of tomorrow.

TimeGate Studios

Trion World Network — Redwood City, CA, USA
- Senior Character Modeler
Other Position(s) Available At Trion World Network
- Senior Environment Modeler

Twentieth Century Fox — Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Associate Producer

Ubisoft Group — Paris, Pa, FRA
- Online Programmer

Volition — Carlsbad, CA, USA
- Senior Character Artist

Enhanced Company Introduction: Volition is located in Champaign, IL, a friendly, progressive university town two hours from Chicago and Indianapolis. The cost of living in Champaign is 26% lower than Los Angeles and 45% lower than San Francisco. Average home price in Champaign, IL: $129,000.

Volition

Volition — Champaign, IL, USA
- Senior Animator

Volition is located in Champaign, IL, a friendly, progressive university town two hours from Chicago and Indianapolis. The cost of living in Champaign is 26% lower than Los Angeles and 45% lower than San Francisco. Average home price in Champaign, IL: $129,000.

Volition

Wideload Games, Inc. — Chicago, IL, USA
- Engineer (Senior)

Wideload is a producer and developer of original interactive entertainment with an innovative new approach to making video games. Wideload's premiere title, Stubbs the Zombie, has already been recognized as one of the most original, innovative, and funny games to come out in years. Wideload is currently in production of Hail to the Chimp, a Next Gen party game that's sure to bring the Party back to Politics!

Wideload Games, Inc.

WildTangent — Redmond, WA, USA
- Sr. Software Engineer
Other Position(s) Available At WildTangent
- Senior Multiplayer Engineer

YAGER Develpment — Berlin, DEU
- Senior Engine Programmer

Located in one of Europe's most vibrant capitals, we stay tuned to hot developments and contribute to shaping the industry in this exciting phase. With more than 7 years of experience on various platforms we are dedicated to delivering AAA games with an outstanding action experience and great production values - and to enjoy the process of making them. Together with one of the world's leading publishers we are working on a true action experience for next-generation consoles and PC.

YAGER Develpment

YAGER Develpment — Berlin, DEU
- Visual FX Artist

Located in one of Europe's most vibrant capitals, we stay tuned to hot developments and contribute to shaping the industry in this exciting phase. With more than 7 years of experience on various platforms we are dedicated to delivering AAA games with an outstanding action experience and great production values - and to enjoy the process of making them. Together with one of the world's leading publishers we are working on a true action experience for next-generation consoles and PC.

YAGER Develpment

Zombie Studios — Seattle, WA, USA
- Animator

 
 

Alistair Wallis digs into Quality Assurance as its own career path and how it branches into other career options in game industry.

 
 
 

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