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Cambridge University Releases Fake News Game
Cambridge University Releases Fake News Game
New online game released by Cambridge University helps people spot fake news about Covid-19
Oct. 12, 2020
Gov-Linked “Fatima” Cybersecurity Career Advert Removed After Backlash
Gov-Linked “Fatima” Cybersecurity Career Advert Removed After Backlash
An advert suggesting retraining to a cybersecurity career has been removed following criticism
Oct. 12, 2020
Microsoft Disrupts Botnet Installing Ransomware
Microsoft Disrupts Botnet Installing Ransomware
Microsoft disrupts botnet installing ransomware on local government networks in the US
Oct. 12, 2020
Ransomware Tops 2020 Threat Rankings
Ransomware Tops 2020 Threat Rankings
Global risk consulting firm names ransomware the most observed cyber-threat in 2020
Oct. 12, 2020
Report: Ni No Kuni dev Level-5 winds down North American presence
Report: Ni No Kuni dev Level-5 winds down North American presence
According to a report from GamesIndustry, layoffs scattered over the last year or so have left Ni No Kuni developer Level-5 with only a "skeleton crew" at its NA studios.
Oct. 12, 2020
Video: Tips for building diverse teams
Video: Tips for building diverse teams
In this 2020 GDC Summer AMA, Revelation Interactive's Carl Varnado leads a discussion on representation in games and discusses how developers can create safe spaces for people who make games.
Oct. 12, 2020
Get a job: Strange Loop Games is hiring a (remote!) Programmer
Get a job: Strange Loop Games is hiring a (remote!) Programmer
Strange Loop is looking to hire experienced Unity programmers at various levels to help build the online multiplayer game Eco.
Oct. 12, 2020
UK National Videogame Museum awarded grant to ensure its short-term survival
UK National Videogame Museum awarded grant to ensure its short-term survival
The National Videogame Museum has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council of England's Culture Recovery Fund that will ensure its survival until spring.
Oct. 12, 2020
Nag Studios nets $1 million to create esports games
Nag Studios nets $1 million to create esports games
Swedish startup Nag Studios has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to develop esports games "made for players, streamers, and viewing audiences alike."
Oct. 12, 2020
Epic vs. Apple judge warns of 'serious ramifications' for console makers
Epic vs. Apple judge warns of 'serious ramifications' for console makers
The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over the former's decision to remove Fortnite from the App Store could have "serious ramifications for Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft."
Oct. 12, 2020
Behavior trees and the future of intelligent control 2
Behavior trees and the future of intelligent control 2
From game logic to game AI, discussing the design of a tightly integrated BT library.
Oct. 12, 2020
The weirdest Steam refund messages (& lessons for game devs!) 2
The weirdest Steam refund messages (& lessons for game devs!) 2
Many Steam refund comments are legitimate, and definitely worth reading to give you an idea of sentiments around the game or technical issues. But others.. oi. Here's a survey of them! (With bonus takeaways for devs.)
Oct. 12, 2020