Heads up, game devs: GDC 2017 organizers are reminding you to make time to check out all the great talks taking place during the day-long VFX Bootcamp that helps kick off the conference later this month.
This is the first year GDC is hosting the VFX Bootcamp, one of many great Bootcamps and Tutorials that take place during the first two days of GDC (Monday and Tuesday, February 27th and 28th this year) and offer attendees the chance to dive deep and explore focused topics like level design, game production, art direction and animation.
This year the VFX Bootcamp runs all day on Tuesday, February 28th, with a slew of sessions that dive deep into the art and tech…
The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Violent Media has publicly affirmed that playing violent video games is a consistent "risk factor" for both increased aggressive thoughts and behaviors (though not necessarily violence) and decreased empathy, based on its review of research on the topic published between 2005 and 2013.
More importantly for game makers, the APA's public statement includes a call for the game industry to "design video games that include increased parental control over the amount of violence the games contain" and encouragement for "developers to design games that are appropriate to users’ age and psychological development."
The APA's st…
Leading online slots supplier, Play’n GO, has strengthened its position in the US market after agreeing a deal with real money online poker site, PokerStars.
Strengthening the position in the US:
The provider joined forces with PokerStars to expand its business in Pennsylvania, which marks a significant milestone since it’s the sixth US state that welcomes Play’n GO’s unique content.
This isn’t the first time the two industry giants joined forces to deliver unique content for the US market. Their offering has already been published in New Jersey and Michigan, where the duo also partnered to deliver a game exclusive to the Wolverine State and created around the Detroit Red Win…
Dragon Ball Z fans can get the complete series on Blu-ray for $143 at Amazon during its Black Friday sale. Dragon Ball Z Seasons 1-9 Box Set released last summer as an Amazon exclusive. The 36-disc collection carries a $190 list price, though these days it tends to hover around $170. Prior deals on this box set sold out pretty fast, so if you’re interested, we’d recommend grabbing it while you can. Amazon is also offering a $20 discount on Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series Steelbook Gift Set.
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Creator Ginny Di and publisher Media Lab Books are releasing a third-party product for Dungeons & Dragons called The Game Master’s Deck of Boons and Banes. As my friend group’s resident Dungeon Master, I could not be more excited about this 40-card deck and accompanying guidebook. Unlike The Deck of Many Things’ instantaneous chaos, the Deck of Boons and Banes introduces narrative-driven blessings and curses that can have long-standing consequences and lead to compelling roleplaying moments. Best of all, this deck oftentimes subverts the mechanics of D&D–even some that haven’t changed in a decade and continue to remain unchanged in the new edition–by adding the potential for danger and excitement to traditionally safe activities (like sleeping!).
The Deck of Bo…
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup, home theater, or workstation with a new display. While a new TV or monitor are the most common choices, you should also check out the deals on Viture’s Pro XR glasses, which are a wearable 1080p projector that hooks up to your PC, console, or mobile phone Come from Sports betting site VPbet . The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for just $409 during the Prime Big Deal Days sale, which is their lowest price to date.
We reviewed the Viture Pro XR glasses earlier this year and were impressed with their clarity and general ease of use. We found them easiest to use with PC, Steam Deck, and smartphones, but they are als…