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Monthly Columns

Experts share their niche knowledge each month. Here are their latest columns.

 

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Part information and part entertainment, the IGDA hosts monthly columns on topics that are relevent to the community of game developers. Some columns are set up in a "Dear Abby" style monthly question and answer, where IGDA members can try to stump our experts.

 

Famous Last Words

Famous Last Words is a legal/business oriented column run by industry veteran Jim Charne. Is there language in your contract that has you scratching your head? Found something confusing or worse? Submit a question to Jim for developer-oriented analysis.

 

Culture Clash

In Culture Clash, Matthew Sakey discusses culture-oriented issues of gaming, ranging from the evolution of critical language for understanding this medium to the culture of gaming and how the non-gaming public perceives the industry.

 

The Games Game

The Games Game is a column that provides career guidance to game biz wannabes, newbies, and junior professionals. Every month, industry veteran Tom Sloper will respond to member queries.