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A small games manifesto
A small games manifesto
'Most great franchises were born from small games and incremental investment. This is far from easy in a crowded market, but it’s the path to sustainable success.'
July 29, 2024
Level Design Postmortem: Sixth Street (Zenless Zone Zero)
Level Design Postmortem: Sixth Street (Zenless Zone Zero)
In this article, I will focus on the methods and processes used in developing the hub world known as Sixth Street.
July 29, 2024
Double Fine documentary's bittersweet epilogue highlights need for safe workplaces
Double Fine documentary's bittersweet epilogue highlights need for safe workplaces
An "epilogue" episode of Two Player Productions' Double Fine Psych Odyssey shows the team reckoning with Psychonauts 2's tense development cycle.
July 27, 2024
North Korean Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure for Military Gain
North Korean Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure for Military Gain
A joint advisory by the UK, US and South Korea have warned of a global espionage campaign by a North Korea threat actor, Andariel, targeting CNI
July 26, 2024
Despite Bans, AI Code Tools Widespread in Organizations
Despite Bans, AI Code Tools Widespread in Organizations
Despite bans on AI code generation tools, widespread use and lack of governance are creating significant security risks for organizations
July 26, 2024
Hacktivists Claim Leak of CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence
Hacktivists Claim Leak of CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence
CrowdStrike has acknowledged the claims by the USDoD hacktivist group, which has provided a link to download the alleged threat actor list on a cybercrime
July 26, 2024
Synnovis Restores Systems After Cyber-Attack, But Blood Shortages Remain
Synnovis Restores Systems After Cyber-Attack, But Blood Shortages Remain
Synnovis has rebuilt “substantial parts” of its systems following the Qilin ransomware attack on June 3, enabling the restoration of core blood supplies
July 26, 2024
Life by You cancellation tanks Paradox operating profit
Life by You cancellation tanks Paradox operating profit
The publisher scrapped the life sim and closed developer Tectonic in June.
July 26, 2024
Armored Core VI blasts past 3 million units sold
Armored Core VI blasts past 3 million units sold
FromSoftware's mech action game hits the milestone about a month shy of its first birthday.
July 26, 2024
What Makes the 'Survival' of Survival Horror? The Difference between Scares and Shooting
What Makes the 'Survival' of Survival Horror? The Difference between Scares and Shooting
What is the difference between a survival horror game and an action horror?
July 26, 2024
Most IT Leaders Say Severity of Cyber-Attacks has Increased
Most IT Leaders Say Severity of Cyber-Attacks has Increased
Appsbroker CTS found that nine in 10 IT leaders believe the severity of cyber-attacks has increased over the past year
July 25, 2024
Malware Attacks Surge 30% in First Half of 2024
Malware Attacks Surge 30% in First Half of 2024
SonicWall observed a surge in malware attacks in H1 2024, with strains becoming more adept at defense evasion
July 25, 2024