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Welcome to GDNet Direct
[2.18.08 - 2.24.08]
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Issue #8, Volume #7
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Table of Contents
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1. Recent Articles 5. GD Showcase
2. GameDev NewsBytes 6. Featured Book
3. Jobs @ GameDev.net 7. Poll Results
4. Upcoming Events
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1. Recent Articles
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- CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Game Developer's Conference 2008
by GameDev.net Staff
http://www.gamedev.net/columns/events/gdc2008/
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2. GameDev NewsBytes
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[2/22/08]
- BioShock sweeps 6th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards at GDC
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483961
[2/21/08]
- Gleemax Reveals Handdrawngames as Winner of "The Gleemie" Award at IGF
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483806
- IGF Mobile Winners Announced
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483805
- New Gamedev logo available on just about anything!
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483802
[2/20/08]
- Zune game development with XNA Game Studio 3.0
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483674
- Microsoft announces Xbox LIVE Community Games
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483673
- Havok Offers Core Physics Software Free for PC Game Developers
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483666
- Audiokinetic® unveils new revolutionary product
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483650
- Simple Physics Engine (SPE) 3.00 released
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483591
[2/19/08]
- Free Microsoft development tools for students
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=483453
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3. Jobs @ GameDev.net
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[Latest Companies]
- George Mason University, College of Visual and Performing Arts (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=410
- Surreal Software (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=80
- Midway Games (3)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=11
[All Jobs]
- Artist (3)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=1
- Designer (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=2
- Manager/Executive (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=6
- Other (6)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=10
- Producer/Director (2)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=3
- Programmer (12)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=4
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To see all offers or find information
on posting an ad:
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/
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4. Upcoming Events
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- SXSW Interactive Festival
3/7 - 3/11 @ Austin, TX
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=254
- P.I.E.C.E
3/8 - 3/9 @ Las Vegas, NV
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=305
- Digital Living Room
3/18 - 3/19 @ Burlingame, CA
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=328
- ICE 2008
3/26 - 3/28 @ Toronto, Canada
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=330
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For more events listed at later dates, visit
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/
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5. GD Showcase
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- Retro Asteroids
by Jesse_P
http://www.gamedev.net/community/gds/viewentry.asp?projectid=483724
View Entire Showcase:
http://www.gamedev.net/community/gds/
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6. Featured Book
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The Game Producer's Handbook
by Dan Irish
Published March 2005
Average Rating: **** 1/2 [2 reviews]
Finally, there's an answer to the question "what does it take to be a
successful video game producer?" Get a behind-the-scenes view of what it
takes to succeed in the game industry with this unique guide written
specifically for producers. This book serves as an ideal reference for
students who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in this
burgeoning industry, and in the future of entertainment. For veterans in
the game industry, this book includes several valuable lessons that can
help enhance their professional skills. Avoid the pitfalls behind some of
the most common mistakes made in video game development. Get tips on how
the financial aspects of a project govern a game producers decisions.
Learn what production techniques are used by top game developers. Youll
even learn how to produce an excellent game soundtrack and will discover
why the music is as important as the graphics. Excellence defines careers
in the entertainment software industry. Use this one-of-a-kind guide to
achieve that excellence.
For more and to rate this book click here:
http://www.gamedev.net/columns/books/bookdetails.asp?ProductID=519
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7. Poll Results
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Q: Have you ever purchased a game for more than $60 plus tax?
Yes-------297---||||||||||||||||||||-------46.9%
No--------335---|||||||||||||||||||||||----53%
Total Votes: 632
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