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Cybersecurity Isn't "Cool" Enough to Attract New Talent
Cybersecurity Isn't "Cool" Enough to Attract New Talent
New research suggests cybersecurity skills gap is down to the industry’s dull image
March 11, 2020
Discord loosens streaming limits to help teams work remote during COVID-19
Discord loosens streaming limits to help teams work remote during COVID-19
Discord intends to help individuals and teams better handle their usual tasks while working remote during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by expanding the platform's screen share features
March 11, 2020
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift class action lawsuit paused as case moves to arbitration
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift class action lawsuit paused as case moves to arbitration
The dispute between Nintendo and disgruntled Switch owners has been pushed out of the courtroom for the time being.
March 11, 2020
Activision Blizzard cancels March and April Overwatch League events over COVID-19
Activision Blizzard cancels March and April Overwatch League events over COVID-19
Activision Blizzard has officially called off all scheduled Overwatch League events for the months of March and April, a decision made in light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic.
March 11, 2020
The tale of porting No Code's text-based Stories Untold to Switch
The tale of porting No Code's text-based Stories Untold to Switch
When No Code ported the text-based adventure game Stories Untold from PC to Nintendo Switch, the studio had to alter the game's original input method--keystrokes--and make it work for a game controller, among other challenges.
March 11, 2020
Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu moves on from Blizzard
Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu moves on from Blizzard
Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu is departing Blizzard after a 20-year tenure with the company.
March 11, 2020
Microsoft, Ubisoft, and others move to replace E3 2020 with digital events
Microsoft, Ubisoft, and others move to replace E3 2020 with digital events
A number of major game companies including Microsoft and Ubisoft will look to host digital events this summer after E3 2020 was canceled earlier today.
March 11, 2020
BitSummit indie game festival called off to prevent coronavirus spread
BitSummit indie game festival called off to prevent coronavirus spread
BitSummit, the annual independent game development festival that takes place in Kyoto, Japan, has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
March 11, 2020
E3 2020 cancelled due to 'overwhelming' coronavirus concerns
E3 2020 cancelled due to 'overwhelming' coronavirus concerns
E3 2020 has been called off due to the "increased and overwhelming" concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
March 11, 2020
Wishlists have been added to the Epic Games Store
Wishlists have been added to the Epic Games Store
Wishlists have been added to the Epic Games Store so users can keep tabs on those titles they're keen to add to their collection.
March 11, 2020
Nvidia's Brilliance, Google's Foresight, and the Necessity of Adding Something New
Nvidia's Brilliance, Google's Foresight, and the Necessity of Adding Something New
Using Google Stadia and Nvidia Geforce Now as building points, Neil Schneider highlights opportunities for getting more game developers on board with the client-cloud industry. Supplemented with a new ecosystem report accessible by all.
March 11, 2020
PAX Rising - Our Data, Experience and Gratitude
PAX Rising - Our Data, Experience and Gratitude
PAX Rising marks our most successful show to date, breaking our previous best show’s record in the first two days alone. In this article, we’ll explore the data, our experience and my key-takeaway for this show: gratitude.
March 11, 2020