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Automaton nets $10M to create survival game using Improbable tech
Automaton nets $10M to create survival game using Improbable tech
Automaton, a fledgling developer based in Cambridge, has secured $10 million in funding to create an online survival game that lets up to 1000 players fight for supremacy.
Sept. 19, 2017
Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada
Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada
Retail giant Toys 'R' Us has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada in an attempt to restructure its debt and secure its future.
Sept. 19, 2017
Prototyping a Dynamic Camera System
Prototyping a Dynamic Camera System
A brief overview of our prototyping process for creating a dynamic camera in Unity supporting player control, camera physics, and cutscene animation.
Sept. 19, 2017
Super Sketch Sisters Melee: Designing for 2D VS Designing for a 3D VR Space
Super Sketch Sisters Melee: Designing for 2D VS Designing for a 3D VR Space
There is a pretty big jump between creating work for a 2D composition for a once-off design brief & creating work for virtual reality. This time your audience can literally engage with your work on a previously inconceivable level.
Sept. 19, 2017
How to Network if You Suck at Networking
How to Network if You Suck at Networking
Not all of us are natural networkers. If you fall into that category, here are some tips on how to network so you can get your game noticed and hopefully make some great contacts.
Sept. 19, 2017
An Interesting Journey in Creating a 2D Isometric Platformer
An Interesting Journey in Creating a 2D Isometric Platformer
A way to make a full 2D isometric platformer, an overview of my work on the 2D isometric approach with Unity.
Sept. 19, 2017
Global Service Month at Cisco: Mid-Month Round-Up
Global Service Month at Cisco: Mid-Month Round-Up
Global Service Month  (GSM) is in full-swing mid-September and we’re excited to see Cisconians all over the world continuing to #BetheBridge in their communities.
Sept. 18, 2017
Equifax CIO and CSO Retire Amid Confusion Over Patching
Equifax CIO and CSO Retire Amid Confusion Over Patching
Equifax CIO and CSO Retire Amid Confusion Over Patching. Firm now says it was ‘aware’ of bug months before it was patched
Sept. 18, 2017
Most Wanted Malware: Banking Trojans Come to the Fore Again
Most Wanted Malware: Banking Trojans Come to the Fore Again
Banking trojans were extensively used by cyber-criminals during August, with three variants appearing in Check Point’s latest Global Threat Impact Index.
Sept. 18, 2017
Fitbit Vulnerabilities Expose Wearer Data
Fitbit Vulnerabilities Expose Wearer Data
Flaws allowed access to personal information.
Sept. 18, 2017
Upgrading the Nemesis system for Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Upgrading the Nemesis system for Middle-earth: Shadow of War
The well-received Nemesis System from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, dubbed an "orc management simulator" by some, is getting upgraded to include more emergent narrative potential in the sequel.
Sept. 18, 2017
VRDC Speaker Q&A: Survios' Mike McTyre discusses developing Raw Data
VRDC Speaker Q&A: Survios' Mike McTyre discusses developing Raw Data
Mike McTyre of Survios discusses the practical lessons learned from building VR title Raw Data.
Sept. 18, 2017