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This 72 hour competition is really not a competition…
The 72 Hour Game Development competition is an event to inspire rapid game development with an emphasis on design and fun. The general premise is this: At the start of the 72 hour period, a pre-determined theme is revealed. Teams collaborate to make the best game they can following that theme with only 72 hours to release something.
If you were game, the next 72-hour competition will be held in November.
Check the official website for details.

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This article may answer your doubts of making BIG bucks from game designing.
So how much money do video game designers make? Well, that depends on different factors. The industry has been reporting ranges from 50k-200k with some making even more. How much video game designers make is dependent on their skills and experience.
However, it’s really hard work and passion to keep you going like an Energizer bunny at the end of the day.
Thanks Ingrid for the tip!

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Getting the Nintendo Wii to recgonize your movement will be made easier by LiveMove, a new development tool by AiLive.
LiveMove, a Wii development tool that allows programmers to “teach” the system gestures. For example, to program a gesture for a throw in a football game, the developers would simply need to hold the Wii controller and perform the throw motion several times.

LiveMove in Action

Nintendo Wii developers can get this tool for $2500.
More details @ AiLive Site
Now You can train your Wiimote via GameSpot

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The Singapore-MIT International Game Lab (SMIGL) is formed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Singapore Media Development Authority (MDA).
SMIGL is more than just game development and design, game research is actually the main focus of this game lab.
The long term goal of the new initiative, according to SMIGL representatives, will be to “further digital game research globally, develop world-class academic programs in game technology, and establish Singapore as a vital node in the international game industry.”
Brains & Games via Gamasutra

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