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Trends to Be Part of in 2017
Trends to Be Part of in 2017
Matt Asman and his team share 3 trends in innovation for 2017. Share with us your expectations for this year, too!
Jan. 10, 2017
ESEA Breached After $100K Extortion Attempt
ESEA Breached After $100K Extortion Attempt
ESEA Breached After $100K Extortion Attempt. Gaming forum users in line for follow up scams after 1.5m details compromised
Jan. 10, 2017
Parliament Inquiry to Tackle Growing Cyber Threat
Parliament Inquiry to Tackle Growing Cyber Threat
Parliament Inquiry to Tackle Growing Cyber Threat. Joint Committee asks for experts to pen written submissions
Jan. 10, 2017
Merry Christmas Ransomware Hangs Around in the New Year
Merry Christmas Ransomware Hangs Around in the New Year
The ransom note features Robot Santa Claus from the TV show Futurama.
Jan. 10, 2017
7 introductory levels that all game developers should study
7 introductory levels that all game developers should study
The beginning of a game is crucial. These seven titles all strike a great balance between helping players learn how to play and setting mood and expectations for the hours ahead.
Jan. 10, 2017
An ode to the pixel art-driven nominees and winners of IGF Awards
An ode to the pixel art-driven nominees and winners of IGF Awards
Retronator Magazine has shared a rich gallery of the pixel art behind both past winners and current nominees honored at the Independent Games Festival.
Jan. 10, 2017
Unofficial Sims Online revival buckles under unexpected player counts
Unofficial Sims Online revival buckles under unexpected player counts
The single developer behind the unofficial revival of the defunct The Sims MMO has closed down and delayed FreeSO following launch-day demand that exceeded all expectations.
Jan. 10, 2017
Twitch competitors Azubu and Hitbox have joined forces
Twitch competitors Azubu and Hitbox have joined forces
Azubu has acquired fellow video game broadcasting platform Hitbox for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post published today by Hitbox cofounder and CEO Martin Klimscha.
Jan. 10, 2017
Game psychologist wants to help design game characters, not just systems
Game psychologist wants to help design game characters, not just systems
"Most big game companies that do employ psychologists get them to look more at what the players are doing," psychologist Laura Crawford told Zam. "Which is a shame."
Jan. 10, 2017
An AI has learned to drive on Mario Kart 64's Luigi Raceway
An AI has learned to drive on Mario Kart 64's Luigi Raceway
Developer Kevin Hughes says he's managed to train an artifical intelligence agent to play Mario Kart 64, and last month he published a blog post walking through how he did it.
Jan. 10, 2017
China blocks Pokemon Go and others to protect 'information security'
China blocks Pokemon Go and others to protect 'information security'
China's state censor isn't in any hurry to let augmented reality titles, including Niantic's hit smartphone app Pokemon Go, into the country.
Jan. 10, 2017
Final Fantasy XV ships 6M in just over a month
Final Fantasy XV ships 6M in just over a month
Square Enix has confirmed that shipments and digital sales for Final Fantasy XV have surpassed 6 million.
Jan. 10, 2017