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Server Programmer/Lead Server Programmer

October 26, 2010 in Jobs

Company: Eutechnyx Ltd
Type of work: Permanent
Location: Gateshead
Salary: depending on experience
Closing date: 12 November 2010

The position:

Responsible for backend development on a high-performance website with a game component. Tasks include architecture of backend systems, implementation of third-party solutions, testing and maintenance. The lead position would have increased responsibilities, and include high-level decision making and reporting to key stakeholders.

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Games Artist / Illustrator

October 13, 2010 in Jobs

A Newcastle based company is looking for a Games Artist responsible for creating visuals for games. The company is currently expanding their online gaming studio. As part of this expansion they are looking for talented and creative individuals to become games artists.

As a Game Artist you will be creating vector illustrations, art, animation and effects for Flash games. This includes environments, character design, game UI and web ready graphics. The candidate will be involved throughout in the design process and have a strong influence on the overall product.

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Flash Games Developer

October 13, 2010 in Jobs

Operating in an exciting, dynamic arena, a games development company is now looking for a Flash Games Developer who will be responsible for creating games designed for children to play together.

As a Games Developer you will be responsible for developing high quality, social and multi-player games. The candidate will be involved throughout in the development process and have a strong influence on the overall product.

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30k buys you the 'Lamborghini of PCs'

September 29, 2010 in News Roundup

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Designed for serious gamers, heavy video editing and 3D rendering, Origin PC’s new ‘Big O’ computer is hailed as the world’s fastest PC.

The Big O features the latest Intel processors and Nvidia graphics chips tweaked to perform faster than the manufacturers’ specifications.

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@North Web meet Big Gamers!

September 2, 2010 in Events

Date: Wednesday 8 September 2010, 17:30-20:30
Venue: The City Inn, Leeds (click here for directions)

A collabortaive networking event in the North

As part of the @North initiative, we would like to invite games developers and web companies to come along for a networking evening on Wednesday 8th September between 5.30pm- 8.30pm, to the City Inn, Leeds. As games are increasingly on-line there is a need for shared expertise and we hope this event will help you make some great new business contacts in a friendly environment.

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Hollywood interest in Angry Birds movie

August 25, 2010 in News Roundup

The developers of the hugely popular iPhone game Angry Birds are reported to be in talks with Hollywood studios.

The hit game, created by the Finnish company Rovio, features a group of Angry Birds on a revenge mission to kill green pigs who stole their eggs. Launched in December last year, the game has sold more than 6.5 million downloads to date.

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Social Gaming for Marketers – NMA Live

August 15, 2010 in Events

Date: 20 August 2010
Venue: Hesperia London Victoria
2 Bridge Place, Victoria, London
Cost: £125.00, or £95.00 for new media age subscribers. Non-subscribers pay an extra £25 for a full year’s subscription to new media age

Social gaming is attracting big audiences, whether these are social network enthusiasts on Farmville or woman playing casual games on portals. So how should social games be integrated into the overall marketing mix? This nma Live event takes a close look at social gaming audiences, uncovering what works when trying to reach them and explaining how to gauge the effect of games on your brand.

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GameHorizon announces UK-wide memberships

July 2, 2010 in News Roundup

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Gaming executives from around the world gathered in the North East for the annual GameHorizon Conference this week.

The event, which took place on 29-30 June, coincided with the organisation’s announcement that it is to expand its membership to a nationwide audience.

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GameHorizon conference line-up announced

June 20, 2010 in News Roundup

GameHorizonConference2010Codeworks’ GameHorizon has announced the final line-up for its flagship conference taking place 29-30 June.

The conference, which will be hosted by Ian Livingstone, Life President of Eidos, will feature talks from industry luminaires Peter Molyneux, Creative Director at Microsoft, and Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games.

Molyneux, who is one of the best known names in the international world of computer games and a highly respected speaker on computer game development, is excited about the event.

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Microsoft names its motion controller 'Kinect'

June 15, 2010 in News Roundup

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Known under the codename ‘Project Natal’, Microsoft has launched its completely hands-free Xbox 360 motion controller ‘Kinect’ on the eve of an annual video game conference.

Kicking off the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Microsoft launched Kinect with a Cirque du Soleil spectacle. Clips from several Kinect games such as athletics, football, yoga and white-water rafting, were also shown in the event.

The company is hoping Kinect will prove to be a noteworthy challenger to the hugely popular Nintendo Wii in the console market.

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