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Phishing, Humans Root of Most Healthcare Attacks
Phishing, Humans Root of Most Healthcare Attacks
Bad actors leverage phishing attacks against healthcare orgs.
Feb. 12, 2019
Amy Hennig sees a social future for storytelling games
Amy Hennig sees a social future for storytelling games
In a chat with Double Fine boss Tim Schafer at DICE 2019, Amy Hennig talked about a more frictionless game experience and why storytelling games can be better when played together.
Feb. 12, 2019
Paradox CEO shows how to lead change even when you're new to the culture
Paradox CEO shows how to lead change even when you're new to the culture
At DICE Summit 2019, Paradox CEO Ebba Ljungerud took the stage to chart her course from video game neophyte to leader of one of the game industry's most niche companies.
Feb. 12, 2019
Ubisoft aims to help machine learning find a place in every stage of game dev
Ubisoft aims to help machine learning find a place in every stage of game dev
The role AI and machine learning play in game development is changing, and Ubisoft is eager to explore the possibilities that evolving tech introduces.Â
Feb. 12, 2019
Konami ends sale of in-game currency for PES 2019 in Belgium
Konami ends sale of in-game currency for PES 2019 in Belgium
The decision aims to make Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 compliant with the Belgian Gaming Commission’s laws against loot boxes.
Feb. 12, 2019
Turning painting into a game mechanic in the gorgeous Eastshade
Turning painting into a game mechanic in the gorgeous Eastshade
We speak with game developer Danny Weinbaum about Eastshade, a beautifully-realized game that puts players in the shoes of a painter.
Feb. 12, 2019
Sonic Mania developers establish new 'boutique' studio Evening Star
Sonic Mania developers establish new 'boutique' studio Evening Star
"Being a 'boutique' game studio has a specific meaning. Every member pursues a goal to make their own great games."
Feb. 12, 2019
Road to the IGF: Wadjet Eye Games' Unavowed
Road to the IGF: Wadjet Eye Games' Unavowed
Unavowed sees the player returning to their life after being possessed by a demon, and follows their decisions as they face a greater imminent darkness.
Feb. 12, 2019
Mobile games continue to drive App Store spending in the U.S.
Mobile games continue to drive App Store spending in the U.S.
App Store revenue generated per active U.S. iPhone rose by 36 percent to $79 in 2018, with mobile games accounting for over half of that per-device average.
Feb. 12, 2019
Sony 'open for business' on cross-play, but Wargroove dev claims otherwise
Sony 'open for business' on cross-play, but Wargroove dev claims otherwise
"We made many requests for cross-play all the way up until release month. We were told in no uncertain terms that it was not going to happen."
Feb. 12, 2019
Layden recalls PS3 'Icarus moment,' looks ahead to expanding PlayStation's audience
Layden recalls PS3 'Icarus moment,' looks ahead to expanding PlayStation's audience
At DICE Summit 2019, Shawn Layden offered a brief survey of PlayStation's past, present, and future, and touted a "quality above all" approach to shipping video games.
Feb. 12, 2019
Activision Blizzard reports historic financial gains amid major layoffs
Activision Blizzard reports historic financial gains amid major layoffs
Activision Blizzard published its 2018 earnings report today, and while the company's revenues rose year-over-year CEO Bobby Kotick stated that "we didn't realize our full potential."
Feb. 12, 2019