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The We’re Listening Blog Series: Software Quality – We Heard You!
The We’re Listening Blog Series: Software Quality – We Heard You!
In this month's We're Listening blog post, I have a number of updates on Cisco's progress to improve software quality, and how we're using your feedback
Feb. 7, 2014
The Last of Us wins big at the DICE Awards
The Last of Us wins big at the DICE Awards
Days after Naughty Dog's The Last of Us picked up a writing award from the Writers Guild of America, the game has now sweeped the DICE Awards, grabbing 10 awards in total.
Feb. 7, 2014
EA says Dungeon Keeper rating system makes it easier for players
EA says Dungeon Keeper rating system makes it easier for players
EA has responded to the public outcry over the way it handles ratings in Dungeon Keeper on mobile, stating that it simply wants to collect information from players about their experiences with the game.
Feb. 7, 2014
Capcom still having problems tapping the mobile market
Capcom still having problems tapping the mobile market
While many companies are finding success on mobile while retail games decline, Capcom is experiencing the opposite, with decent packaged sales, but weak mobile sales.
Feb. 7, 2014
GDC 2014 alternative controller exhibit 'ALT.CTRL' announces lineup
GDC 2014 alternative controller exhibit 'ALT.CTRL' announces lineup
The debut showcase for ALT.CTRL.GDC this March will include experimental gadgets from Lucky Frame, Keita Takahashi, Droqen, and a special guest exhibit of holographic display, Voxiebox.
Feb. 7, 2014
GDC 2014 adds talks on Plants vs. Zombies 2, Forza 5
GDC 2014 adds talks on Plants vs. Zombies 2, Forza 5
This year's GDC talks include a behind-the-scenes at the art design of Plants vs. Zombies 2, a discussion of how Turn 10 accurately modeled real cars in Forza Motorsport 5, and more.
Feb. 7, 2014
Sega's healthy recovery down to digital game sales
Sega's healthy recovery down to digital game sales
Although Sega Sammy's last fiscal year was troublesome, the company continues to show great signs of recovery this year, thanks in part to demand for its digital games.
Feb. 7, 2014
Dolphin school: Classroom Aquatic's whimsically weird VR design
Dolphin school: Classroom Aquatic's whimsically weird VR design
"We wanted to make something that really used the Rift's way of looking around," explains USC interactive student Remy Karns, part of a six-person team developing the VR-enabled Classroom Aquatic.
Feb. 7, 2014
Unleash the Promise of Cloud: A Strategic Perspective – The Landscape
Unleash the Promise of Cloud: A Strategic Perspective – The Landscape
If you are reading this blog hoping to get a universal recipe for your cloud strategy, I believe you will be disappointed. But then, you already know….
Feb. 6, 2014
Digital Technology and the Olympics: When Is it Cheating?
Digital Technology and the Olympics: When Is it Cheating?
We all know how close we are to our mobile devices and digital technology, and how much we rely on these new tools – 87% of us use our mobile...
Feb. 6, 2014
Social games delay forces Konami to cut its full-year forecast
Social games delay forces Konami to cut its full-year forecast
Konami has been forced to cut its forecast for the current fiscal year, following reduced third quarter results for its game division, and a delay in development of its upcoming social games.
Feb. 6, 2014
PS4 launch helps Sony's PlayStation business swing to profits
PS4 launch helps Sony's PlayStation business swing to profits
The launch of the PlayStation 4 has a positive impact on Sony's PlayStation business -- although Sony said it will now record losses for the full fiscal year due to issues in other divisions.
Feb. 6, 2014