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Nier director's new mobile game tops iOS charts in Japan  
by Alex Wawro [06.26.17]
Yoko Taro is best known right now as the director on Platinum's Nier: Automata, but he's evidently also contributed to a F2P mobile game, SINoAlice, currently topping Japan's iOS earnings charts.
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet
Video Game Deep Cuts: You Don't Know Jack Bandicoot  
by Gamasutra Staff [06.25.17]
This week's longform article/video highlights include a history of the You Don't Know Jack developers, two pieces about Crash Bandicoot - both original and remaster - and lots more.
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet, Social/Online, Indie, Console/PC, Art, Production, Programming, Design
Corona 2D game engine is now 'completely free' 1
by Chris Kerr [06.23.17]
Starting today anyone who downloads the toolkit through the daily builds page will get a combined package that includes the standard simulator and native-based products.
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet
New GameMaker Studio 2 license options will give devs more choice 4
by Chris Kerr [06.22.17]
YoYo Games is looking to give developers more ways to get their hands on its GameMaker Studio 2 game engine by adding more licensing options.
Programming, Production, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet
Sega bringing two decades' worth of classic games to mobile for free 6
by Chris Kerr [06.21.17]
Sega is bringing two decades' worth of classic games to mobile for free through a new intuitive dubbed "Sega Forever."
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet
Sony wants to inspire the next generation of coders with 'KOOV' robotics kit  
by Chris Kerr [06.21.17]
The smart toolkit is designed to teach kids how to code by letting them build real-world robots using colourful KOOV blocks, sensors, and acuactors. 
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet
Chinese game dev Ourpalm nets $72M investment from Tencent  
by Chris Kerr [06.20.17]
Tencent has continued its recent spending spree by investing $77.7 million in fellow Chinese game developer, Ourpalm. 
Business/Marketing, Smartphone/Tablet
Swedish entertainment giant MTG buys Kongregate for $55M 1
by Chris Kerr [06.20.17]
Swedish entertainment group MTG, the owner of leading eSports companies Dreamhack and ESL, has agreed to purchase Kongregate for $55 million. 
Business/Marketing, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet


arrowSmartphone/Tablet Games Blogs
The Importance of Failure in the Game Industry  
by Josh Bycer [06.27.17]
The Game Industry has its share of amazing successes, but it's important to talk about the other side of the coin and how risky game development is.
Business/Marketing, Design, Production, Console/PC, Serious, Indie, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, VR
Mechanics - Depth Knows Best  
by Max Pears [06.27.17]
I talk about how it is better to invest in the depth of a mechanic over having 100s of mechanics. Showing how it is important to give players a chance to learn and grow with the mechanic. Enjoy
Design, Console/PC, Serious, Indie, Smartphone/Tablet
Video game music systems at GDC 2017: what are composers using?  
by Winifred Phillips [06.26.17]
In the GDC 2017 audio track, several divergent systems for interactive music implementation were presented. Video game composer Winifred Phillips explores some of these systems, while also sharing interactive music case studies from her own projects.
Audio, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet
The Evolution of Stronghold Kingdoms: Taking A Game From PC to Mobile [VIDEO]  
by Aaron Hayden [06.26.17]
An intriguing and insightful look into the development process from taking a hit free to play PC game to the Mobile marketplace.
Business/Marketing, Production, Console/PC, Indie, Smartphone/Tablet
Video Games: Mass Creative Media Alongside Technological Risks  
by Trent Polack [06.26.17]
Video games: let's mix the creative risks of mass media projects with technology that's work-in-progress alongside the game's production! What could go wrong? And why being indie and having freedom comes with a cost.
Business/Marketing, Design, Programming, Production, Console/PC, Serious, Indie, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet

arrowSmartphone/Tablet Games Jobs
Disruptor Beam — FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, United States
[06.23.17]
Director, User Acquisition

Backflip Studios — Boulder, Colorado, United States
[06.22.17]
Studio Art Manager

Casumo — Swieqi, Malta
[06.22.17]
JavaScript Developer with a Passion for Games

Naughty Dog — Santa Monica, California, United States
[06.21.17]
UI Designer / Scripter
Naughty Dog is seeking an experienced UI Designer / Scripter to join our studio! This individual should be able to work with minimal input and feel comfortable working in a team environment. This strong communicator would work closely with Art and Engineering to ensure successful UI implementation into our games.
Gameloft Iberica, S.A.U. — Barcelona, Spain
[06.21.17]
Senior Producer

Hi-Rez Studios — Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
[06.14.17]
Mobile Games - Senior Generalist Artist
Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire an innovative Senior Generalist Artist to join our Character Art team and work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia. At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create and challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your creativity and dedication. Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed games SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!
The Binary Mill — Robina, Queensland, Australia
[06.07.17]
Senior Artist