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How Platinum designed and tuned Nier: Automata to 'feel' good
How Platinum designed and tuned Nier: Automata to 'feel' good
Game director Yoko Taro talks about how the game's multi-layered narrative was designed, while game designer Takahisa Taura digs into the nuts and bolts of how it was tuned to 'feel' good.
March 21, 2018
Sex as a narrative tool: The dos and don'ts of writing sex scenes in games
Sex as a narrative tool: The dos and don'ts of writing sex scenes in games
As Michelle Clough explained during her talk “Eros in Play: Writing Sex Scenes in Games,” sex can be a useful tool for writers and narrative designers looking to flesh out their characters and worlds.
March 21, 2018
Fortnite tops $1.5M in revenue during first week on mobile
Fortnite tops $1.5M in revenue during first week on mobile
Of that estimated $1.5 million, roughly $1 million was earned within the first 72 hours of in-app-purchases being available.
March 21, 2018
Cyberheroes: An Opportunity We Can’t Afford to Ignore
Cyberheroes: An Opportunity We Can’t Afford to Ignore
Cisco Networking Academy expands its offerings to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap.
March 20, 2018
Cambridge Analytica: ICO Seeks Warrant to Search London Office
Cambridge Analytica: ICO Seeks Warrant to Search London Office
The ICO urgently seeks court warrant to enter the CA's London HQ
March 20, 2018
UK Police Spend £1.3m on Cybersecurity Training
UK Police Spend £1.3m on Cybersecurity Training
UK Police forces spent around £1.3m over three years according to new report
March 20, 2018
Email Fraud is a Top Business Risk for 2018
Email Fraud is a Top Business Risk for 2018
Businesses concerned about email phishing campaigns
March 20, 2018
FIDO Alliance Expands Authenticator Certifications
FIDO Alliance Expands Authenticator Certifications
The FIDO Alliance has expanded its certification program to include multi-level security certifications.
March 20, 2018
Android Banking Trojan Fakebank Adds Vishing Dimension
Android Banking Trojan Fakebank Adds Vishing Dimension
The malware will intercept mobile calls and direct victims to a scammer impersonating a bank agent.
March 20, 2018
Orbitz Attack Impacts Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers
Orbitz Attack Impacts Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers
Hackers likely accessed the popular travel-booking site, exposing payment card info, during two periods.
March 20, 2018
The Internet Archive uploads handheld retro games
The Internet Archive uploads handheld retro games
The Internet Archive adds handheld LCD games for players to access through a web browser.
March 20, 2018
Atari reveals its nostalgic 'Ataribox' game console as the Atari VCS
Atari reveals its nostalgic 'Ataribox' game console as the Atari VCS
Atari’s shadow-shrouded return to the hardware business has been detailed this week at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, CA.
March 20, 2018