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IGDA comes out swinging against Patent Office in Supreme Court case
IGDA comes out swinging against Patent Office in Supreme Court case
The IGDA argues the Patent Office's new requirement for trademark registration could open developers up for potential harassment.
July 17, 2024
Echo Chunk raises $1.4 million to keep making AI-powered puzzle games
Echo Chunk raises $1.4 million to keep making AI-powered puzzle games
The studio behind the viral free-to-play game Echo Chess plan on using its new funding to build out its debut title and other AI-powered projects.
July 17, 2024
VFX studio Axis shuts down after 24 years
VFX studio Axis shuts down after 24 years
Axis' famous reveal trailer for Dead Island led to Techland's current popularity and the cinematic trailer being the default marketing for triple-A games.
July 17, 2024
Mobile multiplayer app Dusk launches with Gen Z focus, raises $8 million in funding
Mobile multiplayer app Dusk launches with Gen Z focus, raises $8 million in funding
Picture Discord specifically for young phone players, and you'll have an idea of what Dusk is aspiring to be.
July 17, 2024
Report: Microsoft shuts down DEI team, ex-lead claims similar programs at risk
Report: Microsoft shuts down DEI team, ex-lead claims similar programs at risk
Diversity and inclusion initiatives could be facing the axe with large-scale conservative policy potentially on the horizon.
July 17, 2024
Arma 3 sells over 500,000 copies during Steam Summer Sale 2024
Arma 3 sells over 500,000 copies during Steam Summer Sale 2024
The decade-old shooter dropped to its lowest price ever during the sale.
July 17, 2024
Saber Interactive asks players to avoid leak of 'unfinished' Space Marine 2 build
Saber Interactive asks players to avoid leak of 'unfinished' Space Marine 2 build
'It's disheartening that many of the surprises we worked to keep secret were spoiled.'
July 17, 2024
How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch
How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch
No alpha gameplay is complete without a decent degree of sound design to draw players in and set high expectations for the game's full release.
July 17, 2024
Two-Fifths of Senior Citizens Suffer Frequent Fraud Attempts
Two-Fifths of Senior Citizens Suffer Frequent Fraud Attempts
A Portsmouth University study finds that large numbers of elderly citizens are being harassed by phone fraudsters
July 16, 2024
Half of SMEs Unprepared for Cyber-Threats
Half of SMEs Unprepared for Cyber-Threats
JumpCloud found that half of SME IT teams believe they lack the resources and staffing to defend their organization against cyber-threats
July 16, 2024
Kaspersky to Quit US Following Commerce Department Ban
Kaspersky to Quit US Following Commerce Department Ban
Russian AV-maker Kaspersky is set to shutter its US operations from Saturday
July 16, 2024
Hacktivist Groups Target Romania Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Hacktivist Groups Target Romania Amid Geopolitical Tensions
CyberDragon and Cyber Army of Russia, among others, have claimed responsibility for the attacks
July 16, 2024