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	June 2, 2012

		The 20-Year Estrangement of the Two Guys from Andromeda [7]

		The Anatomy of a Bad Game [16]

		Old Grumpy Designer Syndrome [22]


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	June 2, 2012


		A Few Thoughts on Kickstarter [8]

		Dust in The Wind: An Analysis of A Valley Without Wind [2]

		The "Gratitude Update": Connectrode 2.0

		Molleindustria's Unmanned: Excellence Through Boredom [11]

		Story Design Challenge #4: Design a World [2]


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	June 2, 2012

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		65 38 Studios' Downfall: The Gamasutra Report by Leigh Alexander [06.01.12] "I think his VPs played him," sources tell Gamasutra about 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling. Here, insiders claim that political machinations doomed a promising company. Console/PC, Social/Online, Business/Marketing, Exclusive

		2 How Space Quest's creative duo buried the hatchet after 20 years apart by Staff [06.01.12] The recently-reunited adventure game duo of Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe -- affectionately known as the Two Guys from Andromeda -- tell Gamasutra why they're making games together after 20 years apart. Console/PC, Design, Production, Business/Marketing, Exclusive, History

		Gamasutra's on-site E3 2012 coverage starts Monday by Staff [06.01.12] It's E3 time again, and Gamasutra will have your needs covered next week for industry-facing news, interviews and in-depth analysis from the annual trade show. Console/PC, Social/Online, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing

		GDC Europe 2012 adds Assassin's Creed III design keynote by Staff [06.01.12] In the latest update to GDC Europe's ever-expanding lineup, show organizers have revealed a keynote covering the evolution and production behind Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series, including the upcoming Assassin's Creed III. Console/PC, Design, GDC Europe

		Gamasutra Classics: 30 years of Electronic Arts by Staff [06.01.12] In honor of Electronic Arts' 30th birthday, Gamasutra presents a previously-published retrospective detailing the challenges and triumphs of the long-lived publisher. Console/PC, Design, Exclusive

		1 Opinion: Consoles aren't dying, they're adjusting by Tim Merel [06.01.12] Is the impending doom of the video game console an exaggeration? Are console makers losing out to mobile and social companies, or are they in fact swimming in a sea of "whales"? Investment bank Digi-Capital offers insight. Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Business/Marketing

		2 Why one Zynga executive left his post for a small startup by Tom Curtis [06.01.12] Zynga's former CTO of mobile may have had a secure job at the world's biggest social game company, but after trying to acquire a small HTML5-based startup, he decided that his real passion lay elsewhere. Social/Online, Business/Marketing, Exclusive

		28 Activision, Infinity Ward trial ends with last minute settlement by Mike Rose [05.31.12] The ongoing legal battle between Activision and Infinity Ward founders Vince Zampella and Jason West may end in a last minute settlement. [Update: The case has been resolved and will not go to trial.] Console/PC, Business/Marketing

		Get a job: Gearbox and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board by Eric Caoili [06.01.12] In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Gearbox Software, Rovio, Firebrand Games, and others. Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Serious, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing, Recruitment

		10 Dota 2 is free-to-play, but not pay-to-win, says Valve by Kris Graft [06.01.12] Valve Software confirmed Thursday evening that its upcoming action-RTS Dota 2 will use the free-to-play business model, supported by the "Dota Store." Console/PC, Social/Online, Business/Marketing

		Your game industry in your words: Week of June 1 by Eric Caoili [06.01.12] Gamasutra highlights choice quotes from industry figures such as Quantic Dream's David Cage, Electronic Arts' Jeff Macpherson, and many others in this weekly roundup. Console/PC, Indie, Design, Business/Marketing

		Viking Burger and Blocks That Matter highlight this week's Best of Indie Games by Tim W. [06.01.12] Sister site IndieGames.com looks at the top PC Flash/downloadable indie titles released over the past week, including an RTS inspired by Bullfrog's legendary Populous, and a Dream.Build.Play grand prize winner. Indie, Design

		41 Opinion: Video game detractors becoming weaker, weirder by Colin Campbell [05.31.12] Are we witnessing the last desperate gasps of the anti-video games agenda? Gamasutra contributor Colin Campbell says for the most part, that might be the case. Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing, Exclusive

		1 Korean government investigating Diablo III refund complaints by Mike Rose [06.01.12] The Korean government is investigating allegations that Diablo III developer Blizzard Entertainment is violating the country's commercial laws by refusing to offer refunds on its latest game. Console/PC, Business/Marketing, Korea

		5 LucasArts unveils 'dark and mature' Star Wars 1313 franchise by Mike Rose [06.01.12] LucasArts has announced Star Wars 1313, a new video game franchise based on the popular space action series, that the studio says will be a darker, more mature take on the Star Wars universe. Console/PC, Business/Marketing

		1 GameStop adds PlayStation Network DLC to European, Australian stores by Mike Rose [06.01.12] GameStop stores in Europe and Australia are now offering downloadable content for the PlayStation Network, as part of a new agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Console/PC, Business/Marketing

		1 Faceware offering complete facial animation suite to studios by Eric Caoili [06.01.12] Middleware developer Faceware technologies has launched its Faceware Professional Product Line, a facial animation tool suite designed to capture, analyze, and create realistic facial performances. Console/PC, Art

		GDC Europe 2012 debuts Total War, MMO design, rendering sessions by Staff [05.31.12] GDC Europe show organizers have debuted new talks for August's show in Cologne, including in-depth presentations on the Total War franchise, the essentials of MMO design, and forward rendering pipelines. Console/PC, Social/Online, Programming, Design, GDC Europe

		2 The Journey Down HD hopes to float in a sea of big adventure game titles by Mike Rose [05.31.12] SkyGoblin has released the first chapter of adventure game The Journey Down HD, two years after the original freeware version. Creator Theodor Waern discusses why he chose to go full-time indie. Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing, Exclusive

		In-Depth: Xbox Live Arcade Sales Analysis, April 2012 by Ryan Langley [05.31.12] Xbox Live Arcade's April star was RedLynx's record-breaking Trials Evolution, but how did the other debuts, including The Walking Dead, Fez and Skullgirls fare? Console/PC, Social/Online, Business/Marketing, Exclusive


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