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Welcome to GDNet Direct
[5.19.08 - 5.25.08]
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Issue #21, 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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- PRODUCT REVIEW
SlickEdit 2008
by John Hattan
http://www.gamedev.net/features/reviews/productreview.asp?productid=707
- CONFERENCE COVERAGE
GameIS 2008 Coverage
by Oded Sharon
http://www.gamedev.net/reference/business/features/gameis08/
- PRODUCT REVIEW
ElectroServer 4
by John Hattan
http://www.gamedev.net/features/reviews/productreview.asp?productid=706
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2. GameDev NewsBytes
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[5/25/08]
- XNAnimation 0.3 released
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495512
[5/23/08]
- Weekend Reading: Tales from Journal Land
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495339
- The Daily GameDev.net
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495292
# The unstoppable GameStop?
# Microsoft starts to delist low-rated Live Arcade games
# Valve's Doug Lombardi interview against the decline of PC games
[5/22/08]
- FileCarver 1.5.0 Released
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495242
- Software Engineering Best Practices in Game Development
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495225
- Audiokinetic® releases Wwise® 2008.2 and Wwise Motion
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495187
- The Daily GameDev.net
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495184
# GTA4 sparks residual issus for voice actors
# Blizzard's bot spanning spree in WoW
# High fuel prices leading to the decline of retail arcade?
[5/21/08]
- GC Developers Conference 2008: Call for Papers Closing May 30
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495091
- GCAP 08 Call for Papers
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495090
- The Los Angeles Film School Adds Game Development Degree and Computer
Animation Degree
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495089
- The Daily GameDev.net
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495070
# Epic aquires Chair - not for sitting
# Redesigned XNA website
# Adam Boyes, director of business development for Capcom, warns
independents to not sell out or they'll "get buried."
# Jack Thompson found guilty
- XNBModelBuilder
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495025
[5/20/08]
- FreeVector Now FREE
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=495017
- MysticGD's Animation SDK EMotion FX now available on Mac
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494980
- PathEngine Announces SDK Release 5.16, New Licensees, Licensing Options
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494972
- The Daily GameDev.net
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494959
# EA extends T2 take over - again
# AMD Game! console-like PC hardware label
[5/19/08]
- Weekly Reading: Tales from Journal Land
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494905
- 2008 ION Game Conference Empowers Online Game Developers
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494861
- Registration and Website Open for Austin Game Developers Conference 2008
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494859
- DAZ 3D Announces Mimic Pro Facial Animation Software for Carrara
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494858
- Blizzard's Rob Pardo to Keynote Paris GDC
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494857
- The Daily GameDev.net
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494833
# Wii Fit tells little girl she's fat
# Game charity founded around social network
# LucasArts joins the "No More ESA For Us" club
- The Zombie Engine released as Open Source
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=494819
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3. Jobs @ GameDev.net
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[Latest Companies]
- Telltale Games (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=418
- Snowblind Studios (3)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=386
- Jagex (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=190
[All Jobs]
- 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
- Producer/Director (2)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=3
- Programmer (10)
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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- BREW 2008
5/28 - 5/30 @ San Diego, CA
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=379
- Game Institute Challenge #7
5/30 - 7/12
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=375
- Games for Change Fifth Annual festival
6/2 - 6/4 @ New York, NY
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=355
- MMOG-Fest
6/5 - 6/6 @ Stafford, United Kingdom
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=373
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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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[No Recent Entries]
View Entire Showcase:
http://www.gamedev.net/community/gds/
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6. Featured Book
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Beginning C# Game Programming
by Ron Penton
Published October 2004
Average Rating: *** [4 reviews]
Are you ready to try your hand at programming games using C#? "Beginning
C# Game Programming" is your ideal introductory guidedesigned to jumpstart
your experience with C# and DirectX 9. It includes the fundamental topics
youll need to know and covers additional topics that youll find helpful
along the way. Begin with a comprehensive look at programming with C#from
the basics of classes to advanced topics such as polymorphism and
abstraction. Then its on to DirectX 9 as you learn how to create a basic
framework and a Direct3D device. Youll also cover DirectSound and
DirectInput. Put your newfound knowledge to the test as you program a
complete game!
For more and to rate this book click here:
http://www.gamedev.net/columns/books/bookdetails.asp?ProductID=95
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7. Poll Results
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Q: What do you usually do first when you get a new game?
Read/skim the manual and then
play the game----------------------190---||||||------------------25.8%
Just play it and read the manual
when you get stuck - or never------544---|||||||||||||||||||||---74.1%
Total Votes: 734
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