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Malvertising Attack Threatens 2 Million answers.com Visitors Daily
Malvertising Attack Threatens 2 Million answers.com Visitors Daily
The attack is making use of the RIG exploit kit to drop the CrypMIC ransomware.
Sept. 27, 2016
GozNym Frankenstein Trojan Has Four Faces
GozNym Frankenstein Trojan Has Four Faces
Talos identified several spear phishing campaigns which are used to distribute the GozNym malware.
Sept. 27, 2016
The challenge of maintaining class balance in Hearthstone's Arena mode
The challenge of maintaining class balance in Hearthstone's Arena mode
“One of the most important things is finding the core identity for a class and sticking to it,” says Blizzard designer Peter Whalen. "It’s also more fun if all of the classes are very powerful."
Sept. 27, 2016
Ubisoft buys publisher of notorious game clone 2048
Ubisoft buys publisher of notorious game clone 2048
Ubisoft now owns the company responsible for 2048, the clone of a clone of a clone of premium iOS game Threes that stirred controversy among developers in 2014.
Sept. 27, 2016
You can now study EA's lost sci-fi shooter Battlefield 2142
You can now study EA's lost sci-fi shooter Battlefield 2142
If you ever wanted to see how DICE would make a science fiction version of its hit Battlefield series, now's your chance.
Sept. 27, 2016
Get a job: Be a Lead Programmer at Ubisoft Toronto
Get a job: Be a Lead Programmer at Ubisoft Toronto
Ubisoft Toronto (For Honor, Watch Dogs 2) is looking to bring on an experienced programmer to serve as a team lead on development of a multi-platform "next generation" game.
Sept. 27, 2016
Together Alone: 'Pure untainted survival' in Near Death
Together Alone: 'Pure untainted survival' in Near Death
In Orthogonal Games’ Near Death, a “game about survival” centering on a pilot who crash lands near an abandoned polar research station, the main enemy--indeed, the only enemy--is Antarctica itself.
Sept. 27, 2016
NBA team execs purchase eSports franchise, Team Liquid
NBA team execs purchase eSports franchise, Team Liquid
Team Liquid, one of the most eSports industry's most high-profile teams, has been acquired by newly formed ownership group, Axiomatic.
Sept. 27, 2016
Blizzard and NetEase renew East-West partnership
Blizzard and NetEase renew East-West partnership
"We look forward to continuing to work closely with them on delivering even more great content in the years ahead."
Sept. 27, 2016
Windows 10 running on 400 million monthly active devices
Windows 10 running on 400 million monthly active devices
Microsoft's cross-platform Windows 10 operating system has been installed on over 400 million monthly active devices.
Sept. 27, 2016
'You shouldn't underestimate the value of not being technical'
'You shouldn't underestimate the value of not being technical'
"Meaning, that you might be able to solve a problem in a way other people wouldn't consider because it's almost too simple," says veteran game designer Amy Hennig.
Sept. 27, 2016
Investors put $4M into new game streaming startup LiquidSky
Investors put $4M into new game streaming startup LiquidSky
Samsung and others have poured $4 million in funding into LiquidSky, a startup that aims to stream access to high-powered virtual PCs to mobile devices -- chiefly to play demanding PC games.
Sept. 27, 2016