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Here's how Zach Gage prototyped Puzzmo sensation Pile-up Poker
Here's how Zach Gage prototyped Puzzmo sensation Pile-up Poker
How do you make a puzzler that sticks? Iterate, iterate, and then iterate some more.
June 24, 2024
Second Wave developer folds after missing wage payments and amassing $1.7M in debt
Second Wave developer folds after missing wage payments and amassing $1.7M in debt
South Korean studio Challengers Games had been treading water for months.
June 24, 2024
Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think
Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think
I want to shed light on a tactic that involves collecting data as you play, feeding this data into complex algorithms and models that then alter the rules of your game under the hood to optimize spending opportunities.
June 24, 2024
Resident Evil 2 Remake becomes the franchise's top-seller at nearly 14 million sales
Resident Evil 2 Remake becomes the franchise's top-seller at nearly 14 million sales
The Resident Evil remakes have proven to be very profitable for Capcom, and more are likely on the way.
June 22, 2024
Red Faction game from Chorus dev Fishlabs among cancelled Embracer projects
Red Faction game from Chorus dev Fishlabs among cancelled Embracer projects
Under Fishlabs' direction, the Red Faction series would've returned with a goal of evoking the cult classic, Red Faction: Guerrilla.
June 22, 2024
Inefficient or Unexplored: Insights from a Year-Long Study on 2D-Normal Map Generators
Inefficient or Unexplored: Insights from a Year-Long Study on 2D-Normal Map Generators
This article is a reflection on a year spent researching 2D-Normal map generators and artist tools as well as an educational resource for those interested in the field.
June 22, 2024
Synnovis Attackers Publish NHS Patient Data Online
Synnovis Attackers Publish NHS Patient Data Online
Ransomware group Qilin has reportedly published nearly 400GB of data stolen following the attack on NHS provider Synnovis in early June
June 21, 2024
US Bans Kaspersky Over Alleged Kremlin Links
US Bans Kaspersky Over Alleged Kremlin Links
Kaspersky “poses an undue or unacceptable risk to national security,” according to the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security
June 21, 2024
Chemical Facilities Warned of Possible Data Exfiltration Following CISA Breach
Chemical Facilities Warned of Possible Data Exfiltration Following CISA Breach
CISA has informed chemical facilities that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) was infiltrated by a malicious actor
June 21, 2024
Venture to the Vile maker Studio Cut to Bits lays off majority of staff
Venture to the Vile maker Studio Cut to Bits lays off majority of staff
Cut to Bits' Venture in the Vile only released this past May, and the studio is already cutting most of its small staff.
June 21, 2024
Report: Apple focusing on making cheaper Vision Pro over high-end iteration
Report: Apple focusing on making cheaper Vision Pro over high-end iteration
Much like how it develops phones, Apple is looking at creating a second, cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, albeit with reduced features.
June 21, 2024
Focus Entertainment and Chants of Sennaar dev Rundisc renew partnership
Focus Entertainment and Chants of Sennaar dev Rundisc renew partnership
The two will team on Rundisc's next project, which has been billed as another original property.
June 21, 2024