Latest Features from nycgameindustry.com

NYC Needs More XP

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The video game industry is one of the most celebrated and successful in the world, but for developers in New York City that still might not be enough.

By: Stephen Bronner

Working With A Recruiter

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Professionals in the video game industry are recognizing the tangible value that recruiting agencies provide. This feature explores how working with them can be an enormous asset to career-minded individuals.

By: Marc Mencher

Spotlight On: Arkadium's Julia Detar

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700

In the first edition of our new feature series, “Spotlight On!” we sit down and chat with one of the city's quirkiest and most creative developers, Julia Detar.

Getting In The Game

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The number of companies creating video games in the five boroughs has spiked in recent years, but New York is well behind several other cities in the race to cultivate this fast-growing part of the entertainment industry.

By: Tara Colton

Spotlight On: Stephen Harwood Jr.

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Freelance Composer Stephen Harwood Jr. talks to nycgameindustry.com about working in the games industry and how novice composers can gain the skills needed to earn a living.

Get In The Game

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600

This month, Deloitte Consulting LLP shares with us an incredibly detailed report on the topic of in-game advertising and its application in modern video and web games.

NY Games Conference 2009 Impressions

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The New York Games Conference took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on September 30th. The program included panels titled “Creating Cutting-Edge Games on the East Coast and Beyond,” “The State of The Casual Games Industry” and an interview with Ben Feder, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software. It was produced by Digital Media Wire.

Boston GameLoop 2009 Impressions

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

On August 15, the Boston GameLoop “unconference” attracted industry personnel from around the country for a day of informal yet substantive roundtable discussions on a range of topics affecting the industry. Here's what some of the professionals in attendance had to say.

Spotlight On: The Game Agency

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The Game Agency talks to nycgameindustry.com about the growth of social media in games and the strategies it takes to succeed as a marketing firm for video games.

Spotlight On: Muse Games

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The folks over at Muse Games love their Chinatown dumplings. Therefore, when it came time to choose, East or West, co-founder Austin Lane said the team decided to stay.

Spotlight On: Livestream

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

There are moments in the life of a gamer when they throw that perfect punch or survive an insane series of cut scene prompts. In times past, these events went unnoticed by everyone but the player.

Onsite Feature: Job Boards

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Welcome to nycgameindustry.com. Is your company looking for new employees? Take a moment to learn about our free job boards!

Spotlight On: Miharo Games

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

NYC residents all have their own tale of hardship and sacrifice. Living in the shadow of the Big Apple, everyone must carve out his or her bite. Emigrating from Turkey ten years ago, Orchun Koroglu landed in New York ready to take his own sampling of sweet NYC success.