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Raph Koster wants developers to get back to 'the game of making games'

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Veteran game designer Raph Koster thinks there's a lot of room to explore what "fun" is in game design.

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What is game programming and how do you become a game programmer?

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Stepping into the world of game programming can be daunting. This article explains the basics of game programming, as well as what tools and resources you can use to get started.

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Netflix Games is working on a Squid Game video game spinoff

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The streamer-turned-game platform is aiming to release more games in 2024, including one based on the popular series Squid Game.

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Book Excerpt: Game Design Workshop, 5th Edition

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It includes a host of new diverse perspectives from top industry game designers.' This updated 5th edition brings deeper coverage of playcentric design techniques, including setting emotion-focused experience goals and managing the design process to meet them.

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PopReach Games' India studio acquired by Phoenix Games

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million deal gives Phoenix new games and properties to play with, while PopReach gets to now focus on its "core responsibilities."

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Netflix exploring in-game ads, other revenue options for games service

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Netflix's games service may be due for a change in the near future as the streamer considers charging for games or in-game ads for different subscription tiers.

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Game workers in Quebec are making a huge unionization push

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Game Workers Unite Montreal has joined forces with Canadian trade union CSN to help workers establish unions at major studios in the region.

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