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UK Unveils New Cyber Flashing Law
UK Unveils New Cyber Flashing Law
People who send unsolicited sexual images could serve two years in prison
March 14, 2022
Canada Cops Arrests Teen Cyber-Attack Suspect
Canada Cops Arrests Teen Cyber-Attack Suspect
Alleged DDoS attacker arrested at home while apparently 3D printing a gun
March 14, 2022
Former Ubisoft Massive boss David Polfeldt to depart after sabbatical
Former Ubisoft Massive boss David Polfeldt to depart after sabbatical
Polfeldt stepped down as managing director of Ubisoft Massive last year with a view to returning after a break.
March 14, 2022
Journey's art director just broke down the title's timeless aesthetic in glorious detail
Journey's art director just broke down the title's timeless aesthetic in glorious detail
In a fascinating Twitter thread, Journey art director Matt Nava shared reams of behind-the-scenes tidbits, concept art, and 3D mockups.
March 14, 2022
Sperasoft veterans raise $2 million to launch new studio Arctic 7
Sperasoft veterans raise $2 million to launch new studio Arctic 7
Grishin Robotics led the investment, which will enable tech development and international expansion.
March 14, 2022
New SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Poster Sees Sonic And Tails Face Off Against Dr. Robotnik And Knuckles
New SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Poster Sees Sonic And Tails Face Off Against Dr. Robotnik And Knuckles
Ahead of next month's release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Paramount has released a new poster with Sonic and Tails getting ready to square off against Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles.
March 12, 2022
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök Expansion Has Hit For Xbox and PC
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök Expansion Has Hit For Xbox and PC
The largest expansion in franchise history - Dawn of Ragnarök - is now available for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC!
March 12, 2022
Cyber Security Incident Pushes Ubisoft to Issue Internal Password Reset
Cyber Security Incident Pushes Ubisoft to Issue Internal Password Reset
The France-based video gaming giant, Ubisoft, initiated a mass password reset, which indicates the company suffered a cyberattack and was concerned about
March 12, 2022
Here's the list of GDC Pitch finalists at GDC 2022
Here's the list of GDC Pitch finalists at GDC 2022
GDC Pitch is a special event designed to help select participants practice their game-pitching skills. Eight studios (over the course of two days) will solicit their games in front of a live audience—followed by questions, advice, and feedback.
March 12, 2022
Niantic is shutting down Pokémon Go operations in Russia and Belarus
Niantic is shutting down Pokémon Go operations in Russia and Belarus
Niantic is ceasing operations in Russia and Belarus as both countries work to wage war on neighboring Ukraine.
March 12, 2022
Player data not compromised in "cyber security incident," Ubisoft says
Player data not compromised in "cyber security incident," Ubisoft says
A cyber attack on Ubisoft's services disrupted game services, but apparently did not lead to player information being compromised.
March 12, 2022
EA, Gearbox, Microsoft, and 60+ companies speak out against Texas anti-LGBTQ+ policies
EA, Gearbox, Microsoft, and 60+ companies speak out against Texas anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Tech companies, including several in game development, published an open letter condemning Governor Greg Abbott's policies targeting the families of transgender and nonbinary children.
March 12, 2022