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Using Map/Reduce to Run Bulk Simulations Using Map/Reduce to Run Bulk Simulations

This article describes an approach using existing Map/Reduce tools to test games that have a high degree of variability in players’ starting scenarios to verify and improve on the initial engagement.

Aug 24, 2015

17 Min Read

Postmortem: ZackBellGames' INK Postmortem: ZackBellGames' INK

byAlejandro Hitti

Aug 21, 2015

18 Min Read

The Art of War: Gears of War - Knock Knock The Art of War: Gears of War - Knock Knock

Aug 21, 2015

26 Min Read

Making pirates feel bad using Android push notifications.Making pirates feel bad using Android push notifications.

byAksel Junkkila

Aug 21, 2015

3 Min Read

I'm Offended. Is It You, Me, or the Character?I'm Offended. Is It You, Me, or the Character?

Aug 21, 2015

4 Min Read

The 2Ps and 2Ss Of Successful Game Design: TechCrunch, Maplestory, Neopets, and Zynga Talk User Engagement The 2Ps and 2Ss Of Successful Game Design: TechCrunch, Maplestory, Neopets, and Zynga Talk User Engagement

Aug 21, 2015

5 Min Read

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