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Welcome to GDNet Direct
[7.7.08 - 7.13.08]
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Issue #28, 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
Perforce
by John Hattan
http://www.gamedev.net/features/reviews/productreview.asp?productid=711
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2. GameDev NewsBytes
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[7/12/08]
- Intel Microsite Updated
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500993
- SDL_Config 1.2 stable released
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500991
[7/11/08]
- New version of Arauna available
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500980
- Weekend Reading: Tales from Journal Land
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500964
- Top-Class Speakers at GC Developers Conference 2008
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500960
- The Daily GameDev.net
[13 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500907
# Activision/Blizzard merger completed
# Good Old Games set to sell DRM-free classic game copies in Sept
# Game of the weekend: Hedgehog Launch
[7/10/08]
- The Daily GameDev.net
[11 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500801
# Phil Spencer talks unique IP as key to UK development success
# Australia bans Fallout 3 via game rating
# Judge has recommended Jack Thompson for permanent disbarment
# Game of the day returns!
- Tread 3.0 Alpha Released
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500766
[7/9/08]
- “Into the Pixel” 2008 Art & Artists Announced at Jury Panel Event
at Siren Studios
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500732
- Sony's Jason Page to Keynote 2008 Austin GDC Audio Track
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500731
- Shader X2 Books Available in PDF Free from GDNet
[10 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500691
- The Daily GameDev.net
[8 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500654
# Activison/Blizzard merger approved by 92% of activision shareholders
# Bioware believe that DLC, multiplayer, gamer loyalty can kill piracy
# Sony releases 2.41 PS3 firmware to fix 2.4 hardware issues
# Blizzard sees a jump in Diablo 1/2 games after Diablo 3 announcement
[7/8/08]
- Charity Games Competition Debuts During Austin GDC
[0 COmments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500582
- The Daily GameDev.net
[16 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500527
# 2k Boston's tech director sees no hope for mid-budget developers
# Infinity Ward community manager blogs on company's future
# MS thinks Wii users will eventually "graduate" to 360
- SilverLining 1.5 Adds Precipitation to 3D Clouds and Sky
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500491
[7/7/08]
- 2009 Game Developers Conference Opens Call For Submissions
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500448
- Winners of the GDNet E For All Contest
[2 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500428
- 40% discount on TexturePortal textures
[0 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500421
- The Daily GameDev.net
[4 Comments]
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=500404
# New class of micro-community publisher to arise from digital distro?
# Activision posts record-setting DS sales for Guitar Hero: On Tour
# Venom Games facing an evaluation by parent company Take-Two
# Nvidia's 31% stock decline is greatest in 4 year
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3. Jobs @ GameDev.net
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[Latest Companies]
- Rainbow Studios (2)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=252
- Treyarch (2)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=422
- Roblox (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?employerid=319
[All Jobs]
- Artist (1)
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/careers/default.asp?occupationid=1
- 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 (7)
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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- E3 Media & Business Summit
7/15 - 7/17 @ Los Angeles, CA
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=346
- Dusmania 10
7/19 - 7/20 @ Rodgau, Germany
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=401
- Architecture & Design World 2008
7/21 - 7/24 @ Chicago, IL
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=387
- Microsoft GameFest
7/22 - 7/23 @ Seattle, WA
http://www.gamedev.net/directory/events/?method=se&eid=316
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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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Creating the Art of the Game
by Matthew Omernick
Published March 2004
Average Rating: **** [1 review]
The key word here is art: the dynamic 3D art that defines the world of
computer games. This book teaches you everything you need to know about
the planning, modeling, texturing, lighting, effects creation, and
interface design that go into creating today's most advanced and stunning
video games. . You'll be learning from a master-veteran 3D artist and
instructor Matthew Omernick-as you progress through the carefully chosen,
software-agnostic tutorials that make up this beautiful, full-color
volume. The end result will be skills you can apply to whatever 3D tool
you choose and whatever wildly imaginative game you can think up. Through
a unique combination of explanation, tutorials, and real world
documentation-including discussions of the creative process entailed in
some of today's most popular games augmented by screen captures and
descriptions-you'll quickly come to understand the workflow, tools, and
techniques required to be a successful game artist. In add! ition to
learning the ropes of game art, you’ll also find in depth tutorials and
techniques that apply to all aspects of 3D graphics. Whether you are using
Photoshop, 3ds max, Maya, or any other computer graphics software, you’ll
find a wealth of information that you can continue to come back to time
and time again.
For more and to rate this book click here:
http://www.gamedev.net/columns/books/bookdetails.asp?ProductID=385
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7. Poll Results
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Q: How many dedicated GPUs do you have?
Zero, I use on-board---64----|||||-----------------------7.41%
One--------------------719---||||||||||||||||||||||||----83.3%
Two--------------------53----||||------------------------6.14%
Three or more----------27----||--------------------------3.12%
Total Votes: 863
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