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PSA: 3 days left to register early for GDC 2016 at a discounted rate
PSA: 3 days left to register early for GDC 2016 at a discounted rate
With just under 3 days left until early registration for GDC 2016 ends this Wednesday, February 3rd, conference organizers are encouraging anyone interested in attending to register now at the discounted rate.
Feb. 1, 2016
Come to GDC for tips on depression-proofing your studio culture
Come to GDC for tips on depression-proofing your studio culture
GDC 2016 organizers a great Advocacy track talk that should offer you some guidance in how to create a more positive culture for your studio.
Feb. 1, 2016
24 studios find funding through new UK Games Fund
24 studios find funding through new UK Games Fund
The UK Government has named the first 24 recipients of the new UK Games Fund, which offers grants worth up to £50,000 to support video game projects, create jobs, and develop new talent.
Feb. 1, 2016
Ubisoft and EA lock horns over 'Ghost' trademark
Ubisoft and EA lock horns over 'Ghost' trademark
Ubisoft has contacted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to stop EA trademarking the word "Ghost", according to a thread on NeoGAF.
Feb. 1, 2016
Postmortem: Flippfly's Race the Sun
Postmortem: Flippfly's Race the Sun
What went right and wrong during development of the endless runner Race the Sun, from Kickstarter to multi-platform release.
Feb. 1, 2016
Video: Blizzard's art design principles for Hearthstone
Video: Blizzard's art design principles for Hearthstone
At GDC 2014, Blizzard's Ben Thompson explained how a clear set of guiding principles, relentless iteration and a healthy dose of creativity fueled the art design of Hearthstone.
Feb. 1, 2016
Fake Be Like Bill Facebook Meme App is a Privacy Threat, May Install Malware
Fake Be Like Bill Facebook Meme App is a Privacy Threat, May Install Malware
The immensely popular Be Like Facebook Meme generator app isn’t as harmless as it appears to be and if necessary, precautions aren’t undertaken while trying
Jan. 30, 2016
Researchers Found 60+ Malware Infected Android Gaming Apps on Play Store
Researchers Found 60+ Malware Infected Android Gaming Apps on Play Store
For cybercriminals developing an Android malware is a piece of cake and the problem is Google just not care.
Jan. 30, 2016
TalkTalk on Ropes Again After Indian Call Centre Staff Arrested
TalkTalk on Ropes Again After Indian Call Centre Staff Arrested
TalkTalk on Ropes Again After Indian Call Centre Staff Arrested.Trio accused of using customer data to launch follow-up fraud attacks
Jan. 29, 2016
UK Sites Pummelled by DDoS Storm in Q4
UK Sites Pummelled by DDoS Storm in Q4
UK Sites Pummelled by DDoS Storm in Q4. Attacks spiked over 20% from previous quarter, says Imperva
Jan. 29, 2016
HSBC Banking Customers Vent Anger After DDoS Scuppers Service
HSBC Banking Customers Vent Anger After DDoS Scuppers Service
HSBC Banking Customers Vent Anger After DDoS Scuppers Service. Access to key online banking systems still not 100%
Jan. 29, 2016
State of the Industry: Game devs offer opinions on our VR future
State of the Industry: Game devs offer opinions on our VR future
Pressed for their (anonymized) thoughts on VR and AR, game developers from around the industry shared their opinions in the GDC 2016 State of the Industry survey. Here, we share some of them with you.
Jan. 29, 2016