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[05.04.10]

EA's Gibeau: Over-Annualization, Lack Of Innovation Led To Medal Of
Honor's Downfall
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Sony Announces New God of War For PSP
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Analysis: Everyone Else Is Doing It!
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ESA Canada Urges Copyright Law Update
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Analyst: StarCraft 2 To Sell 5 Million In First Year
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Nintendo Claims Nearly 1 Million Netflix Users On Wii
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THQ, Jakks Founder Jack Friedman Passes Away At 70
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Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Flawed Games To Why We Play
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IBM Announces Free City Management Educational Game
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StarCraft II Releasing Worldwide On July 27th
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Game Crazy Parent Company Closing All Retail Locations
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Ubisoft Montreal's Clint Hocking Resigns
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[05.03.10]

Moblyng Raises $2.65M For Mobile Games, Partners With Playdom
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Best of FingerGaming: From FIFA World Cup to Alive 4-Ever
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Icarus Studios Restructures, Sees Layoffs
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Playdom Terminating Almost All of Green Patch's Games
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Indie Game Challenge Organizers Confirm 2011 Competition
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SCEA Offers Official New Extended Warranties For PS3, PSP
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UK Game Market Drops 24 Percent Week-On-Week
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iPad Sales Hit One Million
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Nintendo Beefs Up Wii Bundle, Adds U.S. Black Console
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Analysts: Activision To Thrive On StarCraft II, New Business Models
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Best Of GamerBytes - From Ilomilo To BlayzBloo
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Release This: Picross 3D, Iron Man 2 Debut in North America
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U.S. Trade Rep Creates Piracy Watch List
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Reynolds: In Social Games, It's Not (Just) About Fun
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Analysis: Mario Galaxy 2 Leads Purchase Intent
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Interview: League Of Legends' Merrill On Succeeding With Free-To-Play
Core Games
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GDC Vault Adds Ngmoco, Moshi Monsters Emerging Market Lectures
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Analysis: Can't Someone Else Do It? AI Advisors In Strategy Games
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Rebooting Medal Of Honor - by Kris Graft
What goes into reawakening a franchise that a publishing executive
admits "did fall on hard times"? EA Games label president Frank Gibeau
and EALA's Greg Goodrich and Rich Farrelly discuss the revitalization
of Medal of Honor .
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Brian Reynolds On His Social Transition - by Christian Nutt
As one of the biggest names to make the transition into social games
with FarmVille developer Zynga, Brian Reynolds ( Rise of Nations ) is
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Microsoft Game Studios - 343 Industries � Redmond, WA, USA
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Systems Designer - 343 Industries - Microsoft Game Studios
343 Industries is forging the future of Halo, expanding and building
upon one of the most important and successful franchises in gaming
history. Halo is a rich and exciting universe that encompasses AAA
video games, New York Times best-selling novels, world-class animation
and much, much more. Just you wait. 343 is set to revolutionize gaming
and entertainment by putting the industry�s fiercest talent in one
room and diving for cover.
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Seven45 Studios � Boston, MA, USA
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PS3 Programmer - Power Gig
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Seven45 Studios � Boston, MA, USA
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Graphics & Optimization Software Programmer
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2015 � Tulsa, OK, USA
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2d Artist
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2015 � Tulsa, OK, USA
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iPhone Programmer
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2015 � Tulsa, OK, USA
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Web Developer
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2K Marin � Novato, CA, USA
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Database/Backend Programmer
Got what it takes to produce a cutting-edge AAA title? 2K Games seeks
the talents of a seasoned and passionate programmer who enjoys a
collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work
with like minded professionals to create truly amazing experiences.
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2K West � Northridge, CA, USA
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Online QA Lead
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Leads a team in creating and executing technical test plans, specific
to online games.
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A Bit Lucky, Inc. � San Mateo, CA, USA
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Flash Game Engineer
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A Bit Lucky, Inc. � San Mateo, CA, USA
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Lead Game QA and Build Engineer
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BioWare Austin � Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Technical Art Director
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BioWare Austin � Austin, TX, USA
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Quality Assurance Design Lead
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Black Ops Entertainment � santa monica, CA, USA
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iPhone/iPad Programmer
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Black Ops Entertainment � santa monica, CA, USA
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iPhone/iPad Artist/Animator
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Black Ops Entertainment � santa monica, CA, USA
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Game designer
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Black Rock Studio � Brighton, SE, GBR
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Technical Art Director/Lead Tech Artist - Core Tech Group
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Black Rock Studio � Brighton, SE, GBR
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Studio Design Dept. Manager
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Capcom Mobile � Toronto, ON, CAN
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Senior Programmer
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CCP - China � Shanghai, N/, CHN
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UI Designer
CCP is looking for an experienced UI Designer who will work with game
designers and producers in order to understand find the best way to
expose Dust 514 to players. He/she is responsible for producing and
maintaining high-quality UI flows and wireframes (screen
specifications).
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CCP - China � Shanghai, N/, CHN
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Senior Designer for DUST 514 Project
CCP, makers of the largest game universe in existence, is looking for
a Senior Designer to be a part of the creative team that brought the
world the groundbreaking MMO title, EVE Online. The ideal applicant
will possess a strong design sense, leadership skills and experience
developing an MMO and designing for a microtransaction-based payment
model. Successful applicants will join a seasoned team based in
Shanghai, China.
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CCP - Iceland � Reykjavik, , ISL
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Senior Network Programmer
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CCP - North America � Atlanta, GA, USA
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UI Designer
UI Graphic Artist for CCP , makers of EVE Online The Atlanta Studio is
working on a new IP project and is adding great talent to the team.
CCP is looking for an experienced user interface artist with a strong
graphic design background to block out, iterate on, build style
guides, and create final artwork for a new PC game.
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Other Position(s) Available At CCP - North America:

- Lead Fashion Designer

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EA Mobile � Playa Vista, CA, USA
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Director of Quality Assurance- EA Mobile
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Edge of Reality � Austin, TX, USA
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Flash UI Programmer
Edge of Reality is a veteran cross platform console studio based in
Austin, Texas. Most recently, we worked closely with BioWare to
release Dragon Age PS3 & 360. We also work with The Sims Studio, a
part of the EA Play label on various projects. We have been fortunate
enough to be part of several hit titles throughout our 11 year history
and look forward to many more. Edge of Reality is looking for new team
members who share our passion for creating great games.
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Edge of Reality � Austin, TX, USA
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Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer
Edge of Reality is a veteran cross platform console studio based in
Austin, Texas. Most recently, we worked closely with BioWare to
release Dragon Age PS3 & 360. We also work with The Sims Studio, a
part of the EA Play label on various projects. We have been fortunate
enough to be part of several hit titles throughout our 11 year history
and look forward to many more. Edge of Reality is looking for new team
members who share our passion for creating great games.
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FreeStyleGames / Activision � Leamington Spa, EN, GBR
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Senior UI Artist
FreeStyleGames� is a groundbreaking Activision Blizzard game
development company with studios in Leamington Spa, London and
Brighton, UK. FreeStyleGames aims to employ ambitious people and
continues to encourage fun, adventurous lifestyles, enabling the
creation of fresh, innovative intellectual property for an
ever-expanding global audience. Join this highly talented team and
you'll be working on a number of exciting new projects from day one!
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FreeStyleGames / Activision � Leamington Spa, EN, GBR
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Senior Animator
FreeStyleGames� is a groundbreaking Activision Blizzard game
development company with studios in Leamington Spa, London and
Brighton, UK. FreeStyleGames aims to employ ambitious people and
continues to encourage fun, adventurous lifestyles, enabling the
creation of fresh, innovative intellectual property for an
ever-expanding global audience. Join this highly talented team and
you'll be working on a number of exciting new projects from day one!
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Gazillion Entertainment � San Mateo, CA, USA
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Web Application Engineer
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Gazillion Entertainment � Issaquah, WA, USA
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Client Game Programmer
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Gazillion Entertainment � Issaquah, WA, USA
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Senior Server Engineer
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Gazillion Entertainment � Issaquah, WA, USA
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QA Project Manager
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Gazillion Entertainment � Louisville, CO, USA
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Database Administrator / Programmer
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Gazillion Entertainment � Issaquah, WA, USA
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Tools Engineer
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Insomniac Games � Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA
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Animator
Insomniac Games, an independent videogame developer ranked among the
top 10 best small companies to work for nationally and locally, is
opening a North Carolina-based development studio. Our NC studio will
blend our experience and proven track record of hits with the tenacity
of a start-up. Expanding to the Triangle also allows Insomniac to
maintain an ideal size in Burbank while offering an East Coast
alternative to attract and retain the best in the industry! You know
you want to check it out!
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Irrational Games � Quincy, MA, USA
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Level Builder
Irrational Games is an award winning video game developer located in
Quincy, MA. The team made its name with the first person shooter
System Shock 2, Freedom Force games, SWAT 4 and Tribes: Vengeance. In
2005 Irrational Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive and renamed
2K Boston in 2007, for the release of the critically acclaimed
BioShock, which went on to win over 50 awards including Best Game from
BAFTA. In 2010 the team returned to its roots by reclaiming the
Irrational Games moniker.
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Irrational Games � Quincy, MA, USA
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General Programmer
Irrational Games is an award winning video game developer located in
Quincy, MA. The team made its name with the first person shooter
System Shock 2, Freedom Force games, SWAT 4 and Tribes: Vengeance. In
2005 Irrational Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive and renamed
2K Boston in 2007, for the release of the critically acclaimed
BioShock, which went on to win over 50 awards including Best Game from
BAFTA. In 2010 the team returned to its roots by reclaiming the
Irrational Games moniker.
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Irrational Games � Quincy, MA, USA
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Level Designer
Irrational Games is an award winning video game developer located in
Quincy, MA. The team made its name with the first person shooter
System Shock 2, Freedom Force games, SWAT 4 and Tribes: Vengeance. In
2005 Irrational Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive and renamed
2K Boston in 2007, for the release of the critically acclaimed
BioShock, which went on to win over 50 awards including Best Game from
BAFTA. In 2010 the team returned to its roots by reclaiming the
Irrational Games moniker.
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LightBox Interactive � Austin, TX, USA
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3D Environment Artist
3d Environment Artist: Are verts, edges and faces the language of your
life? Do walk around and break down how you would construct real world
objects in Maya? We are looking for 3d Artists with the talent and
experience to help us create environments that strike the right
balance between visual quality and real time performance.
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LightBox Interactive � Austin, TX, USA
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Game Designer
Are you fascinated by the art and science of game design? Are you
driven to build games that advance the state-of-the-art? Do you
believe that strong games are built on strong communities? As a Game
Designer with LightBox Interactive, you�ll be working with a small,
team of experienced professionals to design, prototype, and balance
single- and multi-player levels and core game systems.
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LOLapps � San Francisco, CA, USA
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Flash Engineer / Architect for Social Games
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LucasArts � San Francisco, CA, USA
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Senior Tools Engineer
The Senior Tools Engineer develops tools for computer games for
various platforms, including next generation consoles related to the
company's production schedule.
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LucasArts � San Francisco, CA, USA
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Senior Network Engineer (Multiplayer PS3/XBox360)
The LucasArts Network Engineer focuses on multiplayer game programming
for Xbox360 & PS3.
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NAMCO BANDAI Games America � Santa Clara, CA, USA
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Sr. Director - Business Development (or Manager level)
We are looking for a Senior Director of Business Development to play a
key role in growing and guiding the direction of the company. The
ideal candidate is a thought leader who can identify and pursue new
business development activities to guide and enhance our strategic
roadmap.
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Namco Networks America Inc. � Santa Clara, CA, USA
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Senior Engineer - Apple Games
The entertainment and games industry is growing and so is Namco
Networks! We are looking for exceptionally talented people to join our
team. Work with evolving and challenging technologies across many
best-selling game titles in a fast-paced, creative and fun
environment. Join Namco Networks and play a vital role in this rapidly
growing company and industry! For more information about our company,
please visit: www.namcogames.com.
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Nihilistic Software � Novato, CA, USA
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Senior Console Engine Programmer
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developer working with top publishers on AAA titles. Located just
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Experienced Console Gameplay Programmer
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working with top publishers on AAA titles. We are located just north
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OnLive Inc. � Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Game Development Engineering Manager
OnLive recently announced the release date of its much anticipated
game service for June 17, 2010. Join the team that will be delivering
instant-play cloud gaming! We are looking for a hands-on game
development engineering manager that has experience developing or
porting large games to new platforms. OnLive is located in downtown
Palo Alto just minutes from CalTrain. Check us out at www.onlive.com!
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Pitchblack Games � Chandler, AZ, USA
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Programmer
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Red 5 Studios � Irvine, CA, USA
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Senior Network/Server Programmer
Red 5 Studios creates leading, next-generation, massively multiplayer
games. Our mission is simple: we want to make the best online games
possible and have fun doing it. Red 5 Studios is led by key creative
and executive talent behind the most successful MMO to date, World of
Warcraft�. Our team represents years of successful, AAA game
development on projects such as Warcraft�, Diablo�, Starcraft� and
Ultima Online�. Red 5 Studios believes that online gaming will be the
dominant form of gaming in the future. We are dedicated to creating
incredible, immersive game worlds based on original stories and
characters that bring together millions of gamers worldwide.
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Relic Entertainment � Vancouver, BC, CAN
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Senior MP Level Designer
Relic Entertainment (www.relic.com), award winning developers of
Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for a Senior
MP Level Designer with AAA console shooter experience for our highly
anticipated third person shooter for Xbox 360 and PS3�.Space Marine.
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Relic Entertainment � Vancouver, BC, CAN
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Level Designer (6 month contract)
Relic Entertainment (www.relic.com), award winning developers of
Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for a Level
Designer with AAA console shooter experience for our highly
anticipated third person shooter for Xbox 360 and PS3�.Space Marine.
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Relic Entertainment � Vancouver, BC, CAN
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UI Artist
Relic Entertainment (www.relic.com), award winning developers of
Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for a UI
Artist with AAA console shooter experience to extend and expand the
front end.
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Rivet Production and Design � Franklin, TN, USA
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Lead Engineer�Kids MMO (Tele-Commuting)
Rivet is on the hunt for a world class Lead Engineer to head up the
development charge on a revolutionary new MMO for kids. Our dream
candidate has a solid background in programming (C++, AS3, etc), deep
understanding of client and server-side game development, a fondness
for fast-paced projects, and superior management chops for leading a
virtual and global team. This is a telecommuting position so you must
also have loads of self-discipline, transparency, and top-notch
communication skills.
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Rockstar North � Edinburgh, SL, GBR
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Web Developer
Rockstar North, one of the world's leading video game developers, is a
community of creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We
are based in Scotland out of modern, spacious, purpose-built studios
at the heart of Edinburgh. We develop original game titles and are
proud to be the developer of the phenomenally successful Grand Theft
Auto series. Rockstar North has been part of the Rockstar family since
1999.
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Development Director - Environment Art
Check out our brand new studio, headed up by industry veterans Glen
Schofield as Vice President and GM and Michael Condrey as Vice
President and COO, the leaders of the Dead Space franchise. They are
joined at Sledgehammer Games by many award winning developers from
across the industry. Sledgehammer Games is actively recruiting top
industry talent to join their development team. Our studio based in
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shopping, or one of our two free gyms.
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Senior Finance and Operations Analyst
At Sledgehammer Games we have created a state of the art game studio,
made up of some of the most talented developers in the industry. We're
looking for the best and the brightest to join us, as we develop an
action title in the Call of Duty franchise.
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Small Planet Digital � Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Producer
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Small Planet Digital � Brooklyn, NY, USA
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iPhone and iPad App/Game Developer
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Sucker Punch Productions � Bellevue, WA, USA
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Particle & Visual Effects Artist
Sucker Punch Productions is currently looking for a rock star Particle
& Visual Effects artist for our upcoming project. We expect you to
have a deep understanding of film or video games effects work, a
passion for making games, strong artistic skills, and an understanding
of the technical constraints working within a console-game
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Telltale Games � San Rafael, CA, USA
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Public Relations
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Terminal Reality � Lewisville - Dallas/Fort Worth Area, TX, USA
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Sr. Designers
Terminal Reality is looking for Sr. Designers to play a critical role
in the design of a future AAA Natal title! This position requires
someone with strong communication skills who can work effectively with
other departments� employees. You will also mentor other designers on
your team regarding design, level design, and scripting. We enjoy a
collaborative team environment and cool, active company culture.
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Trion Redwood City � Redwood City, CA, USA
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3D Artist
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UBM Studios � Chicago, IL, USA
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User Experience Director
UBM Studios, a division of United Business Media, focuses on
developing and supporting next-generation, virtual environments for
internal and external clients. Our approach is customer-centric with
targeted turnkey solutions, including creative consultation, content
development, programming, design and execution, as well as
full-service project management and metrics-based results that meet
your company�s business objectives and deliver strong bottom-line
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Worldwide Biggies � New York, NY, USA
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Director of Technology, Virtual Worlds
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