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New Threat Group Targets Middle East
New Threat Group Targets Middle East
A new threat group has been observed targeting oil and gas companies in the Middle East.
Aug. 27, 2019
Mixer streamers can now earn cash for recommending Xbox Game Pass
Mixer streamers can now earn cash for recommending Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft-owned streaming platform Mixer is running a new promotion that incentives its streamers to recommend Xbox Game Pass subscriptions to their viewers.
Aug. 27, 2019
Fumito Ueda on weaving empathy into victory in_ Shadow of the Colossus_
Fumito Ueda on weaving empathy into victory in_ Shadow of the Colossus_
Designer Fumito Ueda notes that he started to question the sense of accomplishment players would feel when taking down monsters during the development of Shadow of the Colossus.
Aug. 27, 2019
Come to XRDC and learn how VR can have a positive impact in classrooms
Come to XRDC and learn how VR can have a positive impact in classrooms
VR can be a force for good in the classroom, and at XRDC in San Francisco this October you'll hear how Yale's play4REAL Lab designed and tested a VR game aimed at preventing teen vaping!
Aug. 27, 2019
Get a job: Join the Heart Machine team as a Studio Manager
Get a job: Join the Heart Machine team as a Studio Manager
Heart Machine is looking for a detail-oriented person who is incredibly organized, energetic, and quick to solve problems to join its team as a Studio Manager
Aug. 27, 2019
Video: The three phases of designing Episode's interactive fiction
Video: The three phases of designing Episode's interactive fiction
In this 2017 GDC talk, Pocket Gems' Michael Dawson explains how the Episode teams take a story idea and design it into a polished interactive mobile entertainment experience in three phases.
Aug. 27, 2019
Playtika acquires Best Fiends developer-publisher Seriously
Playtika acquires Best Fiends developer-publisher Seriously
Israeli social and mobile game studio Playtika has acquired Finnish mobile publisher Seriously for a reported $275 million.
Aug. 27, 2019
Australian police make arrests as part of investigation into esports match fixing
Australian police make arrests as part of investigation into esports match fixing
Australian police have arrested six men as part of an investigation into esports match fixing, and warned they plan to take any allegations of criminal activity within the industry very seriously.
Aug. 27, 2019
Warner Bros. forms new free-to-play mobile studio in San Diego
Warner Bros. forms new free-to-play mobile studio in San Diego
Warner Bros. Interactive has established a new studio in San Diego that will focus on the development of free-to-play mobile games.
Aug. 27, 2019
Why All Of Our Games Look Like Crap
Why All Of Our Games Look Like Crap
For 25 years, we've sold games with super low-budget graphics. In the view of many, our graphics look TERRIBLE. This article is about the financial reasons why we don't fix the problem, and how it's possible to make a living focusing on your strengths.
Aug. 27, 2019
WRC 8, Bee Simulator and Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory will be timed-exclusive on Epic Games Store
WRC 8, Bee Simulator and Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory will be timed-exclusive on Epic Games Store
Bigben Interactive has officially announced that WRC 8, Bee Simulator and Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory will be timed-exclusive on Epic Games Store.
Aug. 26, 2019
Modders are already working on an unofficial Red Dead Redemption Remaster for PC, first screenshots
Modders are already working on an unofficial Red Dead Redemption Remaster for PC, first screenshots
Aug. 26, 2019