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Push Fight is the best board game you’ve never heard of
Push Fight is a simple game that takes moments to learn, but the staff of Penny Arcade has learned that the simple board and ten pieces hides complex strategy. With each side able to move up to two pieces each turn, along with the ability to "push" other pieces, the board can go through drastic changes very quickly. The Penny Arcade Report tracked down the game's designer to explain why this game is so special. Read More
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Building a game while it’s live: The story behind Super Monday Night Combat
Super Monday Night Combat enjoyed a real beta, where gamers played the game, offered suggestions, and updates were added on a weekly basis. This is how it all went down, and what lessons were learned from the now-released game. Chandana Ekanayake of Uber Entertainment explains how to build a boat once you've already started sailing. Read More
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NDA signed and dated: The Penny Arcade Report tours Bungie
Bungie's security is tight, but the Penny Arcade Report successfully jumped through all the hoops to bring you this look at where the magic happens. We don't know what the developer's next project will be, but you can come inside to take a look at where it's being brought to life. Bungie has some impressive facilities, and we were given a golden ticket to come inside and check it out. Read More
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The secrets behind Mark of the Ninja’s bloody 2D stealth game play
Nels Anderson from Klei Entertainment discusses how Mark of the Ninja handles stealth in 2D, and why removing ambiguity in terms of enemy perception led to a more satisfying game play mechanic. In a genre where cause and effort are so important, removing the guesswork to both proved vital. Read More
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Get on the bus: Devolver Digital’s innovative strategy for finding new talent at GDC
Devolver Digital went to GDC looking for games to publish, and the company found a wonderful way to cut through industry bullshit: Ask up and coming developers to pitch their games on a moving bus, complete with cold beers and space to sleep 50. This is indie publishing, punk rock style. Read More
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Free to Play Deathmatch: Tribes: Ascend, as interviewed by Super Monday Night Combat
The Penny Arcade Report rounded up the teams behind some of the best free to play shooters, and offered them the chance to ask each other anything they'd like to know about the other games. This is the second set of questions, from the producer of Super Monday Night Combat, to the COO of Hi-Rez Studios, the developer behind Tribes: Ascend. Read More
The Cut
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Polygon’s Brian Crecente dives into the relationship between Rhode Island and 38 Studios
Rhode Island's Reckoning: A quick history of 38 Studios and their deal with Rhode Island -
Game Developer Magazine’s Brandon Sheffield makes a case for game preservation
Digital Culture is at Risk of Disappearing Forever -
RTSGuru’s Joseph Sanicky looks at the Metagame, in LoL and beyond.
Explaining the Game Outside the Game -
Giant Bomb’s Patrick Klepek finds evidence of an alleged Activision plot to discredit ex-IW leaders
Activision, Infinity Ward, and Project Icebreaker -
SideQuesting’s Tyler Colp uncovers the tale behind the potential Legend of Zelda LEGO set
Creator Michael Inglis Combines Childhood Obsessions
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As the senior editor for the PA Report, Ben travels around the world talking to incredibly interesting people and playing a ridiculous amount of games. His job is to share those experiences via the PA Report while he raises his three kids in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife.
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