Gamification Dynamics: Identity and Storyby Tony Ventrice[02.20.12]
What dynamics of games can be used in gamification, and how can they be used? Badgeville's Tony Ventrice has identified several, and in this latest installment of his series, explores how identity and story function in games.
7 Game Design, Social/Online
Will Tablet Game Quality Soon Leapfrog Consoles?by Paul Hyman[02.16.12]
Just as console gaming caught up to and overtook PC gaming, there are strong indications that tablets could be the next big gaming platform -- at least until the next-gen consoles reveal themselves.
27 Game Design
David Jaffe and the Language of Interactivityby Christian Nutt[02.13.12]
"If you're really a fucking artist, and you've got something to say, then you fucking pick the right medium to say it in," says Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe. He tells Gamasutra he wants his upcoming game Twisted Metal to play to video games' greatest strength -- interactivity.
48 Game Design, Interview
Firebrand Games —
Merritt ISland,
FL,
USA
[02.22.12] Senior Game Designer
Firebrand Games is seeking a talented Senior Game Designer to create, oversee and implement the design of our Florida Studio productions. As a Game Designer you will be responsible for the conception, design and implementation of gameplay in each product working closely with the Creative Director and the production team.
This is a pivotal hands-on role with the Senior Game Designer expected to deliver compelling gameplay on every product in close collaboration with the development team.
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Vicarious Visions / Activision —
Albany,
NY,
USA
[02.21.12] Technical Designer-Vicarious Visions
Come join Vicarious Visions, one of the most dynamic and creative game developers in the video-game industry. For over 15 years, VV games have been pushing technical boundaries to deliver addictive gameplay and immersive art bringing both characters and worlds to life on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, iPhone, and many other platforms. Vicarious Visions, located in Albany, NY, has gained critical acclaim with hit titles such as Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2®, Guitar Hero: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero: On Tour®
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica —
Santa Monica,
CA,
USA
[02.21.12] Senior Combat Designer
Join the God of War team!
Be a part of the most exciting and innovating computer entertainment in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one™ console, the PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and the PlayStation Portable (PSP™).
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc —
Burnaby,
BC,
CAN
[02.20.12] Design Director
Capcom Game Studio Vancouver is the newest member of the Capcom family and is a multi-project and multi-platform developer located in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Formerly known as Blue Castle Games, our studio has developed 6 games in 6 years since it opened its doors in 2005.
We have 2 new AAA titles currently in development. Contact us now to see what all the excitement is about!
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Tencent Boston —
Concord,
MA,
USA
[02.20.12] Lead Designer
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the largest internet companies in the world. For nearly 500 million people Tencent is the internet offering portal, shopping, community and entertainment services. We are right in the middle of one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing game markets in the world and we are looking for outstanding i
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Vicarious Visions / Activision —
Albany,
NY,
USA
[02.20.12] Senior Game Designer-VV
Come join Vicarious Visions, one of the most dynamic and creative game developers in the video-game industry. For over 15 years, VV games have been pushing technical boundaries to deliver addictive gameplay and immersive art bringing both characters and worlds to life on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, iPhone, and many other platforms. Vicarious Visions, located in Albany, NY, has gained critical acclaim with hit titles such as Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2®, Guitar Hero: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero: On Tour®
Game / Level Designer / Creative Director