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NIS Directive Gets Real After OES Deadline
NIS Directive Gets Real After OES Deadline
So-called “operators of essential services” have now been identified
Nov. 12, 2018
WannaCry Still Alive, Reaches Almost 75,000 Victims
WannaCry Still Alive, Reaches Almost 75,000 Victims
Ransomware is still the most widespread cryptor family
Nov. 12, 2018
Designing CrossCode to stand out in the retro RPG market
Designing CrossCode to stand out in the retro RPG market
CrossCode's lead developer and composer talk to us about making and selling a retro-flavored RPG in the crowded markets of 2018.
Nov. 12, 2018
The audio design behind the original Xbox startup sound
The audio design behind the original Xbox startup sound
Sound designer and composer Brian Schmidt discusses the audio design challenges behind the original Xbox startup sound.
Nov. 12, 2018
Xbox chief Phil Spencer taking on a 'bigger role' in fixing the Microsoft Store
Xbox chief Phil Spencer taking on a 'bigger role' in fixing the Microsoft Store
Xbox chief Phil Spencer discussed how he would like to fix the Microsoft Store to make game content more discoverable and easy to find.
Nov. 12, 2018
Mobile publisher Flaregames lays off 45 staff
Mobile publisher Flaregames lays off 45 staff
Flaregames has laid off a portion of its staff during a restructure that has also resulted in the departure of its CEO.
Nov. 12, 2018
Get a job: Velan Studios is hiring a Lead Producer
Get a job: Velan Studios is hiring a Lead Producer
The Lead Producer will work closely with the project’s game director, art director, engineering lead and other key project leaders to successfully execute on an original IP.
Nov. 12, 2018
Obituary: Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee passes away at 95
Obituary: Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee passes away at 95
Stan Lee, an influential player in the rise of Marvel Comics and one of the minds behind many iconic superhero series like Spider-Man and the X-Men, has passed away at the age of 95.
Nov. 12, 2018
Physical copies of Hollow Knight cancelled
Physical copies of Hollow Knight cancelled
Skybound games announced last week that it would no longer be partnering with Team Cherry to bring physical versions of Hollow Knight to retail shelves after the deal reportedly fell through.
Nov. 12, 2018
Video: Designing the strategic card game Race for the Galaxy
Video: Designing the strategic card game Race for the Galaxy
In this GDC 2018 talk, game designer Tom Lehmann discusses the design behind his acclaimed card game Race for the Galaxy.Â
Nov. 12, 2018
Video Game Deep Cuts: A Quiet Man, With Trivial Credits 2
Video Game Deep Cuts: A Quiet Man, With Trivial Credits 2
This week's highlights include a look at the baffling The Quiet Man, a piece on HQ Trivia's struggles to continue its success, and a look at how credits in video games still aren't going quite right.
Nov. 12, 2018
[Post Mortem - 1 year later]: I managed to ship 6000 copies to stay in business
[Post Mortem - 1 year later]: I managed to ship 6000 copies to stay in business
One year ago I failed to ship 700 units to stay in business. Now I'm working on my next game after releasing a major update to the original one. A failure post-mortem one year after. Sales, lucky strikes, community support and a heartfelt thank you update
Nov. 12, 2018