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Next PS4 update bringing improved video sharing and custom folders
Next PS4 update bringing improved video sharing and custom folders
With the beta for the PS4's upcoming 4.00 update starting tomorrow, Sony has revealed what features users can expect when it finally rolls out.
Aug. 15, 2016
The challenge of taking Hitman episodic
The challenge of taking Hitman episodic
Sometimes in order to maintain success in the game industry, you have to make major changes to the way you do things.
Aug. 15, 2016
Game development as performance: Making Nuclear Throne on Twitch
Game development as performance: Making Nuclear Throne on Twitch
For Vlambeer’s Rami Ismail, making the game Nuclear Throne was as much about live performance in front of an audience as it was about development.
Aug. 15, 2016
Death and Consequence in Game Design
Death and Consequence in Game Design
An international line-up of indie developers was brought together by the IGDA Switzerland Chapter to discuss the topic of death and consequence in game design. What emerged were varied perspectives that reflected the complex nature of death.
Aug. 15, 2016
How to Pitch & Sell Your Game at a Con
How to Pitch & Sell Your Game at a Con
I just returned from a successful GenCon 2016 with pre-order sales exceeding my expectations. Here is what worked, what didn’t, why, and lessons learned. Learn why the economic theories of Lemons and Signaling matter to indie game devs.
Aug. 15, 2016
MMOWAM: Massively Multiplayer Online Whack-A-Mole
MMOWAM: Massively Multiplayer Online Whack-A-Mole
Adapted from my NodePDX presentation, II built an MMO version of Whack-A-Mole with a server-less architecture. More than 20 people can compete at the same time on a big dashboard by playing on their phones.
Aug. 15, 2016
Autorooting, Overlay Malware Are Rising Android Threats
Autorooting, Overlay Malware Are Rising Android Threats
Apps that are vetted for and available in the App Store and Google Play are evading security to introduce malware.
Aug. 14, 2016
Hackers take over security camera; live stream girls’ bedroom on Internet
Hackers take over security camera; live stream girls’ bedroom on Internet
Hacking security cameras may not be  shocking news for readers but those who get their cams hacked do have to go through a scary situation when hackers start
Aug. 13, 2016
Thunder Down Under – F5 Agility rolls into Melbourne and Sydney
Thunder Down Under – F5 Agility rolls into Melbourne and Sydney
In a few weeks Spring season will set in, and it’ll be a Ripper Down Under. For the IT technology geeks there is plenty of action in store to celebrate...
Aug. 12, 2016
Cybersecurity for Defense: Insider Threat Part 2
Cybersecurity for Defense: Insider Threat Part 2
In my last blog post, I discussed what an inside threat actually means in the cybersecurity world and why it is so important for the Department of Defense
Aug. 12, 2016
Car Fob Hack Gets Thieves Rolling
Car Fob Hack Gets Thieves Rolling
It takes about 1 minute for an unskilled thief to compromise a keyless entry system to steal valuables out of a car.
Aug. 12, 2016
Valve shuffles around games bundled with HTC Vive
Valve shuffles around games bundled with HTC Vive
The Gallery and Zombie Training Simulator will replace Fantastic Contraption and
Aug. 12, 2016