Panels and appointments at the Game Developers Conference are loaded with all kinds of information about video games. Some of it's social, some of it's technical, and a whole lot of it can go over the average gamer's head. GamePro breaks some of it down for you here.
Many of gaming's biggest names stood in the spotlight on a night when the events were as memorable as the games they were celebrating. Read on to find out about the winners and the new game announcements of the 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards.
While the buzz topics at the 2010 Game Developers Conference are primarily related to the social and casual gaming space, two issues in traditional PC gaming are driving a lot of conversation among big names in the games industry.
Last night marked the 12th Annual Independent Games Festival Awards, where 306 indie endeavors were judged by a panel of over 170 industry veterans. Many great games fought their way to the finals, but only a handful of winners were able to take home the highly sought-after awards.
Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé says that the iPhone hasn't had an impact on the DS and that virtual goods aren't a big deal for consumers. Neil Young, CEO of ngmoco disagrees, and says that Nintendo's stance is "misinformed."
Heavy Rain writer and director David Cage discusses the possibilities for using the game's framework for other types of experiences, including comedies, cartoons, and even musicals. He also says that there won't be a sequel any time soon.
While it didn't infest the NPD's top 10 sales list, it turns out that Aliens vs. Predator was lurking slightly below. Read on to find out how that game and other new titles like MAG performed last month.
BioShock 2's first DLC, The Sinclair Solutions Test Pack, has released, and eagle-eyed gamers have noticed a small filesize, leading 2K to explain why their $5 unlocks content that was already on the disc.
It's the second-to-last day here at the Game Developers Conference and Sid Meier is presenting the keynote speech. In this talk, we hope to hear some more Civilization details, but we're more likely to get a glimpse into the mind of the player Meier's spent his whole career trying to please.
The 2010 Game Developer's Choice Awards are underway, highlighting the year's best games. GamePro's at the event, bringing you all of the night's goings-on. Pop in to see what's happening.
