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Here's what to expect from GDC Showcase
Here's what to expect from GDC Showcase
Here's a quick breakdown of what kind of talks and sessions you can expect at GDC Showcase in March.
Jan. 21, 2021
Video: Behind the massive crowds of Assassin's Creed Unity
Video: Behind the massive crowds of Assassin's Creed Unity
In this 2015 GDC session, Ubisoft's Francois Cournoyer discusses the processes for creating the massive AI crowds that populate the world of Assassin's Creed Unity.
Jan. 21, 2021
Twitch indefinitely suspends account of former U.S. President Donald Trump
Twitch indefinitely suspends account of former U.S. President Donald Trump
Twitch will be indefinitely suspending the account of former U.S. President Donald Trump "due to the ongoing risk of further incitement of violence."
Jan. 21, 2021
Sagard NewGen nabs minority stake in Flight Simulator dev Asobo Studio
Sagard NewGen nabs minority stake in Flight Simulator dev Asobo Studio
French private equity company Sagard NewGen has acquired a minority stake in Flight Simulator developer Asobo Studio.
Jan. 21, 2021
Steam 'prologues'... do they really help? 2
Steam 'prologues'... do they really help? 2
We’ve been discussing Steam prologues again - you know, those things where you take a short excerpt of your game and launch it on a completely separate Steam page, but link back to your actual game’s page? Are they a big booster of interest?
Jan. 21, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About LiveOps in 2021
Everything You Need to Know About LiveOps in 2021
The world of games today is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Fast-moving. Boundary-pushing. Exploding with new features, new abilities, and new methods for keeping players engaged. Are you keeping up? The difference between a yes and no answer is simple
Jan. 21, 2021
PART II: It's Time to Move Out of the Boogle House
PART II: It's Time to Move Out of the Boogle House
Cross-platform development is based on a Boogle House foundation that is beginning to creak from age, stress, and limits reached. In part two of this series, Neil Schneider highlights the risks in action and possible solutions.
Jan. 21, 2021
KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RE-RECKONING Coming To Nintendo Switch On March 16
KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RE-RECKONING Coming To Nintendo Switch On March 16
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, a remaster of the beloved 2012 action role-playing game complete with three previously released DLC add-ons, will arrive on Nintendo Switch in March.
Jan. 20, 2021
Dynamic Service Chaining in a Data Center with Nexus Infrastructure
Dynamic Service Chaining in a Data Center with Nexus Infrastructure
In a Nexus 9000 data center, ops teams now have an elegant method to insert service nodes and automatically redirect traffic using predefined rules. : In a Nexus 9000 data center, ops teams now have an elegant method to insert service nodes and automatically redirect traffic using predefined rules.
Jan. 20, 2021
The Bots That Stole Christmas
The Bots That Stole Christmas
When mobile phones were coming of age, everyone would say “there’s an app for that!” Nowadays, the phrase is quickly becoming “there’s a bot for that!”
Jan. 20, 2021
Coin-Mining Malware Volumes Soar 53% in Q4 2020
Coin-Mining Malware Volumes Soar 53% in Q4 2020
Surging value of digital currencies is sparking fresh interest
Jan. 20, 2021
Quarter of Orgs Don’t Offer Cybersecurity Training Due to Lack of Budget
Quarter of Orgs Don’t Offer Cybersecurity Training Due to Lack of Budget
28% of businesses offer no cybersecurity training at all
Jan. 20, 2021