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San Francisco Votes to Ban Facial Recognition
San Francisco Votes to Ban Facial Recognition
San Francisco could be the first city to ban facial recognition technology.
May 14, 2019
WhatsApp flaw lets hackers install spyware on iOS & Android devices
WhatsApp flaw lets hackers install spyware on iOS & Android devices
It is unclear if WhatsApp vulnerability has been exploited or how many victims have been targeted therefore update your WhatsApp now.
May 14, 2019
Rockstar acquires Indian art studio Dhruva from Starbreeze
Rockstar acquires Indian art studio Dhruva from Starbreeze
Rockstar has purchased Indian art production studio Dhruva from Starbreeze for an undisclosed fee.
May 14, 2019
Epic Games to receive BAFTA Special Award for contribution to game development
Epic Games to receive BAFTA Special Award for contribution to game development
BAFTA will honor Epic Games with the esteemed Special Award at this year's awards ceremony in London on June 12.
May 14, 2019
Epic bolsters Unreal Engine with Twinmotion acquisition
Epic bolsters Unreal Engine with Twinmotion acquisition
Epic has announced its new version of Twinmotion will be absolutely free to download and use for all customers until November 2019.
May 14, 2019
GTA V is nearing 110 million sales worldwide
GTA V is nearing 110 million sales worldwide
Grand Theft Auto V has sold in close to 110 million units worldwide since launching in September 2013.
May 14, 2019
When grinding is fun: Forager's compelling approach to 'idle game' design
When grinding is fun: Forager's compelling approach to 'idle game' design
Mariano "Hopfrog" Cavallero's hit Steam game Forager mashes adventure and crafting elements with the relaxing appeal of idle games. Here's how he made Forager an "idle game that you want to actively keep playing."
May 14, 2019
The Future is Bloodless! China Bans Blood in Video Games
The Future is Bloodless! China Bans Blood in Video Games
Game developers used to be able to skirt Chinese bans on blood in video games in a simple manner, make blood any color but red, and you were good to go. New rules have banned this workaround. Read to learn how to adapt.
May 14, 2019
Challenges of Team Design
Challenges of Team Design
Designing video games in a team is a huge challenge. Despite the fact that we try to follow the same universal principles of game design theory, we often disagree. What can we do to overcome our differences? How can we facilitate teamwork?
May 14, 2019
Using YOUR YouTube Channel To Market Your Games
Using YOUR YouTube Channel To Market Your Games
We all know that Twitter and YouTube are greatly useful platforms for marketing our indie games. But what if I told you that you might not be using them the best way you can?
May 14, 2019
Kliuless #34: Loot Box Legislation
Kliuless #34: Loot Box Legislation
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I share broadly within Riot. This edition is the public version that I publish broadly every week as well. Opinions are mine.
May 14, 2019
F.E.A.R. Complete Edition Mod improves multiplayer & AI, adds new weapons, animations, effects & more
F.E.A.R. Complete Edition Mod improves multiplayer & AI, adds new weapons, animations, effects & more
May 13, 2019