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Welcome to the GamaDaily for May 18th, 2007.
 
 
 

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%!

 

 
 
May 18th, 2007
        Capcom Profits Down In Mixed Full Year Results
        Modded Xbox 360s Blocked From Xbox Live
        PS3 Hardware Sales Slip Below 10,000 In Japan
        Saling The World: Osu! Tatakae! Odin Sphere
        NPD April Shows Nintendo Surge, PS3 Disappointment
        Tooling Around: NaturalMotion's Reil On Morpheme
        Game Developer May Issue Spotlights Elebits, Professional Careers
 
May 17th, 2007
        Best Buy, Common Sense Partner For Online Ratings
        Gametap To Debut Tomb Raider Doc, Animated Series
        Analysts Predict Strong April For Nintendo Hardware
        Sony Gamers Day Reveals New PS3, PSP IP
        Nordic: Intel's Davies On Multi-Threading Strategies
        Nordic: Remedy's Myllyrinne On Large Games From Small Teams
        Q&A: Svensson On The Future Of Capcom
        VoIP Firm Skype Prepares Game Channel
        ESA Announces Gallagher As New President
        Double Victory For Final Fantasy In Japanese Charts
        The Euro Vision: 'Behind Worms’ XBLA Success'
        Feature: 'Designing Usable and Accessible Games'
        Sony Reveals PS3 Slate, PSN Stats, PSP 'Refresh'
        Playing Catch Up: Gabriel Knight's Jane Jensen
        Product: Midway, Quazal Announce Matchmaking Deal
        Product: Luxology Announces modo 301 'Major Upgrade'
 

Industry News    Product News    Site News   Press Release

 
 
 

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Robotron and Defender creator Eugene Jarvis needs little introduction, as one of video gaming's arcade pioneers - and in this in-depth interview, he discusses his work at Raw Thrills, controversy over Target: Terror, and the XBLA legacy of his twitch game trailblazing.

 
 

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Is your company hiring? Contact Aaron Murawski at amurawski@cmp.com
to post your jobs on Gamasutra!
 
May 18th,2007
Pandemic Studios Brisbane — Fortitude Valley, QL, AUS
- Technical Animator (Senior Level)

Want to be a part of one of the most ambitious projects Pandemic Studios have ever taken on?

  • Next Generation, UNANNOUNCED Game
  • AAA Development Team
  • Sunny Brisbane, Australia
  • Relocation and Immigration Assistance available
  • Pandemic Studios Brisbane
    Other Position(s) Available At Pandemic Studios Brisbane
    - Designer (Senior Level)

    Stormfront Studios — San Rafael, CA, USA
    - Senior Environment Artist - Make a Difference in this Business

    Stormfront Studios, established in 1988, develops original games and high-profile licensed titles. Our games consistently receive major industry awards and award nominations. Despite our success and reputation as a leader in the games' industry we are constantly striving to improve every aspect of our craft.

    Stormfront Studios

     
    May 17th,2007
    Amaze Entertainment — Kirkland, WA, USA
    - Lead DS Programmer

    Amaze Entertainment is one of the largest independent game development companies in North America. Consistent delivery of world-class games has earned us a reputation as the ideal development partner, especially for high profile product launches. We're recruiting! If you have enthusiasm and the skills for creating great games, please contact us. We offer competitive benefits, and a hectic but always fun environment. You will be amazed at the impact you will have.

    Amaze Entertainment
    Other Position(s) Available At Amaze Entertainment
    - DS Programmer

    Amaze Entertainment — Kirkland_WA, WA, USA
    - Level Designer/Sr. Level Designer

    Amaze Entertainment is one of the largest independent game development companies in North America. Consistent delivery of world-class games has earned us a reputation as the ideal development partner, especially for high profile product launches. We're recruiting! If you have enthusiasm and the skills for creating great games, please contact us. We offer competitive benefits, and a hectic but always fun environment. You will be amazed at the impact you will have.

    Amaze Entertainment

    Amaze Entertainment — Austin, TX, USA
    - Lead DS Programmer

    Amaze Entertainment is one of the largest independent game development companies in North America. Consistent delivery of world-class games has earned us a reputation as the ideal development partner, especially for high profile product launches. We're recruiting! If you have enthusiasm and the skills for creating great games, please contact us. We offer competitive benefits, and a hectic but always fun environment. You will be amazed at the impact you will have.

    Amaze Entertainment

    Amaze Entertainment — Austin, TX, USA
    - Environment Artist

    Amaze Entertainment is one of the largest independent game development companies in North America. Consistent delivery of world-class games has earned us a reputation as the ideal development partner, especially for high profile product launches. We're recruiting! If you have enthusiasm and the skills for creating great games, please contact us. We offer competitive benefits, and a hectic but always fun environment. You will be amazed at the impact you will have.

    Amaze Entertainment

    Amaze Entertainment — Austin_Tx, TX, USA
    - Lead Game Designer - AUSTIN, TX

    Amaze Entertainment is one of the largest independent game development companies in North America. Consistent delivery of world-class games has earned us a reputation as the ideal development partner, especially for high profile product launches. We're recruiting! If you have enthusiasm and the skills for creating great games, please contact us. We offer competitive benefits, and a hectic but always fun environment. You will be amazed at the impact you will have.

    Amaze Entertainment

    Backbone Entertainment — Charlottetown, PE, CAN
    - Associate Producer

    Backbone Entertainment, A division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, specializes in developing original and licensed IP for all gaming platforms and multiple media, such as comic books, film, television and consumer products.

    Backbone Entertainment
    Other Position(s) Available At Backbone Entertainment
    - Jr. Programmer
    - ARTISTS

    Backbone Entertainment — Charlottetown, PE, CAN
    - Programmer

    Backbone Entertainment, A division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, specializes in developing original and licensed IP for all gaming platforms and multiple media, such as comic books, film, television and consumer products.

    Backbone Entertainment

    Backbone Entertainment — Emeryville, CA, USA
    - Senior Programmer

    Backbone Entertainment is a part of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America. We are producing high profile titles such as Sonic Rivals for the Sony PSP and are embracing leading edge technologies including the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.

    Backbone Entertainment

    Backbone Entertainment — Emeryville, CA, USA
    - Producer

    Backbone Entertainment is a part of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America. We are producing high profile titles such as Sonic Rivals for the Sony PSP and are embracing leading edge technologies including the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.

    Backbone Entertainment

    Backbone Entertainment — Emeryville_CA, CA, USA
    - Senior Game Designer

    Backbone Entertainment, A division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, specializes in developing original and licensed IP for all gaming platforms and multiple media, such as comic books, film, television and consumer products.

    Backbone Entertainment

    Backbone Entertainment — Emeryville - CA, CA, USA
    - Environmental Artist

    Backbone Entertainment, A division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, specializes in developing original and licensed IP for all gaming platforms and multiple media, such as comic books, film, television and consumer products.

    Backbone Entertainment

    Day 1 Studios — Chicago, IL, USA
    - Operations Director

    Day 1 Studios believes that extraordinary individuals create extraordinary entertainment. To continue our success, we need the best and brightest designers, composers, artists and technologists to share our quest to create revolutionary games. Join us in our Chicago or Hunt Valley, MD locations.

    Day 1 Studios

    Day 1 Studios — Chicago, IL, USA
    - Multiplayer Game Designer, Sr/Lead

    Day 1 Studios believes that extraordinary individuals create extraordinary entertainment. To continue our success, we need the best and brightest designers, composers, artists and technologists to share our quest to create revolutionary games. Join us in our Chicago or Hunt Valley, MD locations.

    Day 1 Studios

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group — North Hollywood, CA, USA
    - Producer (Online Games)

    The Disney Online Premium Content team creates, markets and operates a variety of products that seek to provide relevant, engaging and creative premium online content to our guests.

    We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated Producer to develop, launch and maintain our Massively Multiplayer Online Games products. These currently include Toontown Online, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Hot Shot Business, and other products currently in development

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group — North Hollywood, CA, USA
    - Senior Producer (Web/Games)

    The Disney Online Premium Content team creates, markets and operates a variety of products that seek to provide relevant, engaging and creative premium online content to our guests.

    We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated Producer to develop, launch and maintain our Massively Multiplayer Online Games products. These currently include Toontown Online, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Hot Shot Business, and other products currently in development

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group — North Hollywood, CA, USA
    - Associate Community Moderation Manager

    Disney Online’s Premium Product team is committed to leading the market in creating, marketing & operating, industry defining, entertaining, interactive & high quality, premium online gaming experiences for kids & families. The group focuses on direct to consumer & large b2b relationships & currently markets numerous award-winning online gaming products including Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online, Disney’s Blast, Disney’s Toontown Online, Disney Game Downloads & Disney’s Game Café....

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group — North Hollywood, CA, USA
    - Producer (Web/Online/MMO)

    The Disney Online Premium Content team creates, markets and operates a variety of products that seek to provide relevant, engaging and creative premium online content to our guests.

    We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated Producer to develop, launch and maintain our Massively Multiplayer Online Games products. These currently include Toontown Online, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Hot Shot Business, and other products currently in development.

    Disney Online, Walt Disney Internet Group

    Double Fine Productions — San Francisco, CA, USA
    - Senior Graphics Programmer

    Double Fine has an immediate opening for an ambitious, visionary and highly experienced Graphics Programmer for its San Francisco development studio. The primary job responsibilities...

    Double Fine Productions
    Other Position(s) Available At Double Fine Productions
    - Senior Gameplay Programmer
    - Senior Visual Effects Artist
    - Lead Tools Programmer
    - Senior Technical Artist

    Gas Powered Games — Redmond, WA, USA
    - WORLD EDITOR ENGINEER

    Help us build tools to support the creative and iterative process of making games. Work with stakeholders such as artists, animators and level designers to understand their workflow and help design and implement appropriate solutions.

    Gas Powered Games

    Intel Corporation — Folsom, CA, USA
    - Graphics System Validation Engineer

    Graphics System Validation Engineer -- 530592
    To apply, send your resume to anthony.padilla@intel.com and reference the job title and job number in the subject line.

    Intel Corporation

    Intel Corporation — Hillsboro, OR, USA
    - Front-End Development Engineer

    Front-End Development Engineer - 529407
    To apply, send your resume to brig.c.jensen@intel.com and reference the job title and job number in the subject line.