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Final Fantasy XIV hits 1.5M registrations after relaunch woes
Final Fantasy XIV hits 1.5M registrations after relaunch woes
Following a rocky relaunch this past August, Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV seems to have earned back its goodwill among MMO players, reaching an appreciable 1.5 million registered players.
Oct. 30, 2013
GDC Next 10: Toejam & Earl creator on making a 'sweet, simple, genuine' game
GDC Next 10: Toejam & Earl creator on making a 'sweet, simple, genuine' game
"You don't need great complexity to touch people." GDC spoke with HumaNature Studios founder Greg Johnson about the inspiration behind Doki-Doki Universe for his upcoming GDC Next 10 talk.
Oct. 30, 2013
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly
Although Nintendo swung to profits for the first half of the 2013 fiscal year, the company admitted that its Nintendo Wii U console is still selling rather poorly, and adversely affecting its overall operations.
Oct. 30, 2013
Chasing the 'holy grail' of the video game holodeck
Chasing the 'holy grail' of the video game holodeck
Full-body immersion into a virtual world is the stuff of dreams. The developers behind Project Holodeck and Turbo Tuscany are chasing that dream, and learning a thing or two along the way.
Oct. 30, 2013
Get a job: Turbine is hiring a marketing director
Get a job: Turbine is hiring a marketing director
"The new Director of Marketing will work with regional partners throughout the world to develop worldwide goals and marketing plans for the products."
Oct. 30, 2013
Discounted GDC Next/ADC registration ends on Thursday 10/31
Discounted GDC Next/ADC registration ends on Thursday 10/31
Discounted online registration ends October 31st for the inaugural GDC Next and ADC in Los Angeles. Attendees can save up to $200 off admission if registered before the deadline.
Oct. 30, 2013
Frost & Sullivan Report Positions Women as Future Infosec Leaders
Frost & Sullivan Report Positions Women as Future Infosec Leaders
There are two undisputed facts in the information security marketplace: there is a severe skills shortage; and women are dramatically under-represented in the security workforce. A new Frost & Sullivan report argues that a solution to the former can be found in redressing the latter.
Oct. 29, 2013
Microsoft SIR Report Highlights Risks of Unsupported Software Ahead of XP Withdrawal
Microsoft SIR Report Highlights Risks of Unsupported Software Ahead of XP Withdrawal
On April 8 2014, Microsoft will withdraw all support from the XP operating system, despite 21% of the worldwide OS marketplace still using it, and 13% of the UK. The results of the latest Microsoft SIR report prove just how vulnerable this will leave users, according to Microsoft director of Trustworthy Computing, Tim Rains.
Oct. 29, 2013
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple ended the 2013 fiscal year with its first earnings decline in 11 years, the company revealed this week -- although its next quarter is looking bullish.
Oct. 29, 2013
Nexon injects millions in funding into online game company Rumble
Nexon injects millions in funding into online game company Rumble
Tokyo-based online game publisher Nexon continues to see potential in Rumble Entertainment, a studio founded by a group of BioWare, Zynga and EA veterans.
Oct. 29, 2013
RuneScape's new 'Bond' system deals blow to gold farmers
RuneScape's new 'Bond' system deals blow to gold farmers
Runescape developer Jagex claims that it has managed to reduce illegal gold farming in its free-to-play MMORPG by a notable 81 percent in a single month, through the use of a "Bonds" real-money system.
Oct. 29, 2013
SpyParty's vicious (and entertaining) cycle of stress and relief
SpyParty's vicious (and entertaining) cycle of stress and relief
SpyParty creator Chris Hecker has found himself observing human behavior, watching people wander and coalesce at parties and in crowds.
Oct. 29, 2013