My former compatriots at Human Head are getting closer to the release of Prey, their kicking first-person shooter for the Xbox 360. To highlight this, there’s now an official website for Prey. Also, 3DRealms, the company that originated the game and provided much of its funding, is hosting a weekly development update on its own site. The first update, from …
Games Gazette Hits 25
I just got my copy of the latest Games Gazette in the mail. it’s a great, little print zine about games of all kinds. In this issue, publisher Chris Baylis trumpets the fact that the Games Gazette is 25 years old. Congratulations, Chris! You’re a gentleman and a scholar and a connoisseur of fine games. Here’s to another 25 great …
AAGAD Needs a Secretary for the Origins Awards
Pete Panzeri, the chairman of the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design, is looking for an administrative secretary to help with the daily tasks of the Academy, the organization that handle the Origins Awards for GAMA. He’d prefer to have an Academy member fill the position, but if you work in the adventure gaming industry or have even a …
New Eberron Novels Site
The fine people behind the WorldsofDnD site just launched a brand-new Eberron site: Essential-Eberron.com. It’s going to feature all things Eberron, but the first book club discussion will focus on The Road to Death. I and most of the other Eberron novelists hang out over there, so be sure to stop by and say hi!
The Road to Death
Just a reminder that The Road to Death is officially available today. Pick it up at your favorite book or game store now!
Freelancing Fathers
In the comments for my post on Becoming a Game Designer, Wayne asks: I used to be a freelancer… A long time ago, in a galaxy far away. But since I had kids I just can’t seem to find the time to do anything. What’s your secret? Honestly, it’s a daily struggle. I’m home today with my eldest, who’s sick. …
More Battle Dice Packaging
GamingReport.com got its hands on a starter and booster of Marvel Heroes Battle Dice. They have shots of all the packaging, including a picture of the figures next to a D&D miniature for the sake of size comparison. They promise a review of the game soon.
Road to Death In Stores Tomorrow
The Road to Death, the latest in my Eberron trilogy The Lost Mark, officially hits shelves tomorrow, January 10. To celebrate that, Wizards of the Coast has posted three different sets of The Road to Death wallpaper for your computer’s desktop. Glory at them on your machine, then hit your friendly local bookshop for the second installment in the series …
Origins Awards Submissions Due Soon
Submissions for the next set of Origins Awards are due by the end of January. If you’re a game designer or a publisher, snap to it. Check out the official press release after the break.
Becoming a Game Designer
In a recent e-mail, a reader wrote: Hello. I am currently a student at UW-Rock County. I saw your article in the Stateline News and had a question for you. I wondered if you had any advice for someone who would like to work in the gaming industry. Although this has been a dream of mine for a few years …