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Regional Internet Registry Spills WHOIS Database
Regional Internet Registry Spills WHOIS Database
Regional Internet Registry Leaks WHOIS Database. APNIC blames technical error for privacy snafu
Oct. 27, 2017
Gozi Trojan Banks on Element of Surprise in Japan
Gozi Trojan Banks on Element of Surprise in Japan
Japan is a country with a low rate of financial malware activity.
Oct. 27, 2017
HomeHack Flaw Allows Spying Via the Robot Vacuum
HomeHack Flaw Allows Spying Via the Robot Vacuum
Hackers can remotely control refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, AC and more.
Oct. 27, 2017
Does Wolfenstein II's brutal opening have design value?
Does Wolfenstein II's brutal opening have design value?
The opening hour of Wolfenstein II contains graphic imagery and intense themes. We examine how these depictions add to the game, and what goal they serve beyond exploitative catharsis.
Oct. 27, 2017
Get a job: ZeniMax Online Studios is hiring a Lead Console Programmer
Get a job: ZeniMax Online Studios is hiring a Lead Console Programmer
ZeniMax Online is searching for an enthusiastic Lead Console Programmer to lead a team of engineers to bring a constantly-evolving AAA MMO client to next-generation consoles.
Oct. 27, 2017
Apply now to be a GDC 2018 Conference Associate!
Apply now to be a GDC 2018 Conference Associate!
GDC is now accepting applications for the GDC 2018 Conference Associate program from now until December 22nd! Associates will receive a pass to the show in exchange for about 25 hours of work. Apply today!
Oct. 27, 2017
Learn to do first-person parkour the Dying Light way at GDC 2018!
Learn to do first-person parkour the Dying Light way at GDC 2018!
Heads up, devs: Techland's Bartosz Kulon is coming to GDC next year to talk about everything he learned about creating games with great 3D movement while working on Dying Light!
Oct. 27, 2017
Dev Q&A: A Mortician's Tale challenges how games depict death
Dev Q&A: A Mortician's Tale challenges how games depict death
"It's really important for us to find the correct amount of accuracy versus comfort. It's very different to read about a thing, and imagine it, and directly interact with a dead body."
Oct. 27, 2017
Digital Extremes halts production of The Amazing Eternals
Digital Extremes halts production of The Amazing Eternals
The Canadian studio, which also developed Warframe and The Darkness II, is "hitting the pause button" for the time being.
Oct. 27, 2017
Obituary: Former Xbox Live policy director Stephen Toulouse
Obituary: Former Xbox Live policy director Stephen Toulouse
Toulouse, also known by his nickname "StepTo," worked at Microsoft for almost 18 years, and was committed to making Xbox Live an inclusive, safe space.
Oct. 27, 2017
Obituary: Waku Waku 7 and Galaxy Fight artist Kouki Kita
Obituary: Waku Waku 7 and Galaxy Fight artist Kouki Kita
Japanese developer-publisher SunSoft broke the news on Twitter, and thanked the artist for his contributions during his time with the company.
Oct. 27, 2017
So 52.45% of People Playing my Indie Game Have Pirated it…
So 52.45% of People Playing my Indie Game Have Pirated it…
Three weeks after release, I shared this statistic with a few online dev communities. The response and questions that followed surprised me more than the piracy itself. Here’s full details of how I got the number, and what I make of it.
Oct. 27, 2017