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Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, From “Techno” Tears to Confidence (Perspective from Louis Zacharilla, …
Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, From “Techno” Tears to Confidence (Perspective from Louis Zacharilla, …
Not long ago this joke was buzzing around the Internet: Question:  Why was the computer late to work? Answer: Because it had a hard drive. David Letterman
June 3, 2013
Introducing Cisco ONE Enterprise Networks Architecture Supporting the Internet of Everything
Introducing Cisco ONE Enterprise Networks Architecture Supporting the Internet of Everything
A few weeks ago, Cisco introduced our new vision for enterprise-wide network architecture based on the Cisco Open Network...
June 3, 2013
UCS PowerTool Get-UcsCcoImage and Get-UcsCcoImageList Side Effects!!
UCS PowerTool Get-UcsCcoImage and Get-UcsCcoImageList Side Effects!!
I always find it funny when there is a commercial for a product that is intended to help you but the commercial ends with a low talking voice that
June 3, 2013
Wargaming kicks 'pay-to-win' monetization to the curb
Wargaming kicks 'pay-to-win' monetization to the curb
One of the most successful free-to-play online game companies on the planet has announced a sweeping change in the way it monetizes all of its games.
June 3, 2013
Video: Selling to both the 'bro gamers' and the 'connoisseurs'
Video: Selling to both the 'bro gamers' and the 'connoisseurs'
Two GDC 2013 presenters use applied psychological case studies to explain how developers can capture two different consumer segments.
June 3, 2013
Even in 1997, Sid Meier recognized the value of small teams
Even in 1997, Sid Meier recognized the value of small teams
In this reprint from the April 1997 issue of GD Mag, Civilization designer Sid Meier cuts through the hype of technical innovation to get at what players really enjoy.
June 3, 2013
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Man Caves to Tropes vs Women
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Man Caves to Tropes vs Women
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics from "Man Caves" to Tropes vs Women.
June 3, 2013
Download the last Game Developer magazine issue for free!
Download the last Game Developer magazine issue for free!
Game Developer magazine closes its doors this month. As a way of saying thank you to our longtime subscribers and devoted community, we've decided to make the last issue free to download.
June 3, 2013
Narrative design that tells the player's story
Narrative design that tells the player's story
Kent Hudson, an indie developer who previously worked on Deus Ex: Invisible War and BioShock 2, says games spend too much time talking at him instead of involving him in the story.
June 3, 2013
Humor: When your game's launch isn't as smooth as you'd like
Humor: When your game's launch isn't as smooth as you'd like
In this reprint from the May 2013 issue of Game Developer magazine, developers release a new online game into the wild -- and descend into revision note hell.
June 3, 2013
Dead or Alive publisher experiments with free-to-play on console
Dead or Alive publisher experiments with free-to-play on console
Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei is set to experiment with free-to-play elements on console, as its upcoming Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate fighter will be available both as a full retail game, and a free download.
June 3, 2013
EVE Online, Dust 514 suffer large-scale DDoS attack
EVE Online, Dust 514 suffer large-scale DDoS attack
Both EVE Online and Dust 514, CCP's pair of hugely popular MMOs, have been offline for over 24 hours now, as the studio looks to secure its servers following a denial-of-service attack.
June 3, 2013