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Jim Squires is the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo. Everything you see passes his eyes first, so we like to think of him as "the gatekeeper of cool stuff." He likes good games, great writing, and just can't say no to a hamburger. Also, he is not a bear.
  • Big Fish’s Brian Thompson on the art of Fetch
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    Big Fish’s Brian Thompson on the art of Fetch

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    When it comes to video games, art can be the absolute cornerstone of a project. Winning recognition for your designs is the pinnacle of many an interactive artist's career. Brian Thompson, the art director at Big Fish Games responsible for Fetch, recently received such recognition.
  • Mac Game Deal: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum
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    Mac Game Deal: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum

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    It's been 9 years since we've had a new RollerCoaster Tycoon game. NINE. For park enthusiasts such as ourselves, the world "cruel" doesn't even begin to describe it. And while we may not have a new RollerCoaster Tycoon on the horizon, Mac gamers can at least take solace in our latest Gamezebo deal.
  • Tank Domination Preview
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    Tank Domination Preview

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    Big tanks are big business. If you don't believe me, just ask the military. Or better yet, ask Wargaming.net. Their family of games, led by the insanely popular World of Tanks, is bringing in millions of dollars every month. But hey - why should they have all the fun(ds)?
  • Candy Crush Saga updated, now has 410 levels
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    Candy Crush Saga updated, now has 410 levels

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    It's not good enough to just make a hit game anymore. Nowadays, you need to make a hit game that lasts. That means more content, more updates, and - as GREE's VP of Product Mike Lu told us earlier this week - knowing the importance of listening to your players.
  • Big Changes at Big Fish Games Mirror the Industry Trend
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    Big Changes at Big Fish Games Mirror the Industry Trend

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    Depending on your specialization or location, yesterday might have been a pretty rough day if you worked at Big Fish. Let's say you were one of the team members working on Big Fish Unlimited, the company's attempt to popularize cloud-based gaming. Or maybe you worked in their offices in Vancouver, Canada or Cork, Ireland. All of these things are closing down, and a sizable number of jobs are going with them.