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Crytek Moving Toward PSP Development?
PSP programmers take note—Crytek is hiring. The developer of Crysis and Far Cry is looking to bring its wares to the PlayStation Portable in some form, looking for experienced PSP developers to relocate to its Budapest studio to work on an unspecified project. Odd choice for a platform, considering Crytek president Cervat Yali said the company was "suffering currently from the huge piracy that is encompassing Crysis" earlier this year, as piracy on the PSP platform isn't exactly rare.
Crytek is currently working on something for the PlayStation 3, which has been rumored to be an "enhanced" version of Crysis, that may also be multi-platform. Whether that's a PSP spin-off or something totally new altogether, we'll have to wait to find out.
PSP Programmer [Crytek - thanks, Andrew & EN!]
wwdc 2008
WWDC: iPhone Super Monkey Ball Set To Launch With App Store
Super Monkey Ball is complete and will be available for iPhone at the launch of its App Store, Sega's Ethan Einhorn revealed today at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference today. The game will cost $9.99.
The game was originally unveiled in March with four complete stages, but the finished game contains 110 stages across five worlds, featuring all four classic monkeys, said the spokesperson. The first world, Monkey Island, was unveiled at the game's debut in March, and the fifth world, Space Case, was unveiled today.
Users can accelerate, decelerate and turn using the iPhone's accelerometer and tilt control, and Einhorn demonstrated; our neighbors at Gizmodo snapped this pic.
"For Sega, the App Store represents an amazing opportunity, because we can now be in the same place where people are buying music and movies, and they can take that content with them wherever they go," said Einhorn.
"We can't wait to see what's possible with our other market characters."
[Image Credit: Gizmodo's Liveblog]
industry
Former SOE Exec Becomes Cryptic CEO
Cryptic Studios might be hard at work developing their superhero MMO Champions Online, but that doesn't mean they can't take a few minutes off to take care of a few pressing matters, such as hiring someone to run the company. Stepping into the role of chief executive officer of the company will be Sony Online Entertainment's former senior vice president of Business Development and Operations, John Needham, who is understandably excited about his new job.
"The Cryptic team has a great following among MMO players and their creative plans for the space are really pressing the genre forward," said John Needham, newly appointed CEO of Cryptic Studios. "I look forward to working with the Cryptic team to lead the company into its next phase of growth."
Needham was also once the VP of finance for Telemundo Networks, so you know he'll really appreciate his new office at Cryptic's The Cats, California headquarters.
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only in japan
Game, Anime, Manga Company Scramble!
Want a job working for a Japanese game, anime or manga company? GET IN LINE!! In Akihabara, an event called "Raku-Job" gathered twenty companies in the game, manga and anime world to interview prospective applicants. Approximately two-thousand hopefuls showed up, with would-be job hunters coming from as far away as Kobe. Remember kids, it's good to show up to job interviews in suits, but with blurry faces is a definite no-no.Job Hunting Event [Akiba Blog]
jobs
GameSpot Goes on Hiring Binge
In the wake of GameSpot's fairly publicized shake-up in their reviews department, the Cnet owned company is on the prowl for a number of new reviewers.
Tom's Games points out that the company posted three job listings over at JournalismJobs.Com from Feb. 15 through Feb. 27 for copywriter; associate editor, reviews; and associate editor II, PC previews and reviews.
Hit the jump for some of the responsibilities for each job. On a side note, I was a little disturbed to read that their copywriter position might include the unholy wedlock of advertising and editorial, with the person being responsible for writing banner ads, print ads and, perhaps, headlines?
Update: I hear from friends over at GameSpot that the copywriter job is in fact advertising and marketing only and that there will never be any editorial hanky-panky. Good to know.
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Hot Flashes: SteveNote Expo
Today's Hot Flash is really more of a timely novelty than a truly innovative Flash game, but with MacWorld Expo right around the corner, it's at least good for a larf. In SteveNote Expo, you take on the role of Apple magnate Steve Jobs on your way to do your keynote speech at MacWorld. You must collect a list of items that includes your trademark black turtleneck, the new iPhone prototype and the latest stock quotes, all the while avoiding industry spies and skeevy journalists who are out to steal your industry secrets. Be extra careful of the journalists, we all know what thieving bastards they are.
[via Engadget]
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GolinHarris Looking for PR Rockstars
GolinHarris, the award winning public relations firm that represents Nintendo and other fine establishments, is currently looking to hire some folks onto their Los Angeles and San Francisco teams. And the best part is it would be the new hires would get right to work on the Nintendo account! Now before you all go clamoring to try and get a job working with the big N, there are a few requirements. And I quote: More »
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This Fall, Final Fantasy XI Ho-Down
This November in Anaheim, California (right by Disneyland!), Square Enix is throwing another Final Fantasy XI Fan Festival to commemorate the game's 5th anniversary and its upcoming expansion Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess. Last year's FFXI was at the Santa Monica pier, but since the locale was "extremely cold," the event has been moved to Orange County. The FFXI team will be on hand to answer questions and make announcements. Hmm, wonder if they'll be announcing more in-game jobs? Hmm. Square Enix's North American online producer Yasu Kurosawa offers this tidbit:
...we are currently planning an exclusive in-game item for this event. I can't talk too much about it, but I've seen it and I can't wait to unveil it!
Up to 1,500 attendees are expected at this year's event. Ask anyone: does Square Enix know how to throw fun parties or what?
FFXI Event [1Up]
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Book Authors Looking For Chatty Industry Peoples
Any industry folkin out there? Who like to talk or can? Random House is publishing a revised and expanded version of 2006's Paid to Play: An Insider's Guide to Video Game Careers, a career guide for breaking into and working in the gaming industry. The book's authors are looking to interview part-time and full-time professionals in the following fields: More »
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EA "Returns" To Apple
Steve Jobs just announced during his keynote that Electronic Arts is "returning" to the Apple. More »
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Gates Wants To Out Wii The Wii
Last week, when Microsoft's Bill Gates and Apple's Steve Jobs got together at conference All Things D, Gates further hinted at what direction Microsoft was going, game-wise. And that direction is? Gates explains: More »
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Layoffs Coming To Sony Europe
GameDaily is reporting that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe may see close to a 10-percent reduction in staff with the group looking toward layoffs to "change our structure, streamline and strengthen our business operations." That's according to Nick Sharples, Director of Corporate Communications at SCEE, who told GameDaily that SCEE "our industry is in the middle of a period of transition where some of the fundamentals of our business are changing" and called the layoffs a "difficult business decision." More »
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The ESRB Wants You
Well, not you specifically, but the ESRB is beginning to hunt for full-time game raters as their policy receives a major overhaul this April. Historically employing part-time folks to review game presentations submitted by developers and publishers, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board has decided to make the move to actually playing the games they rate before stamping a letter on the packaging. More »
nintendo
Want To Work For Reggie?
Nintendo is hiring! They're specifically looking for an assistant to the Nintendo of America president who—let me check the Nintendo corporate bios—just happens to be Reginald Fils-Aime. More »
steve jobs
Apple's Steve Jobs "Trash-Talks" PSP
So, the iPhone is coming. If you are American, soon. For those living in other countries (like me), you'll have to wait longer (like me). The phone's portable game possibilities once again stir up talk of Apple expanding further into the market. Apple honcho Steve Jobs seems to be adding his two cents as well. From Time: More »
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PlayStation 3 Camper Needed! Easy Money!
You gotta love Craigslist. So many uses! I've exploited it to sell furniture. Others have used it to scam hundreds with false promises of anonymous, attachment-free, rough sex. Some are looking to hire gullible line-sitters with no grasp on the concept of capitalism. More »
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