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Black Flag’s narrative theming in gameplay
Black Flag’s narrative theming in gameplay
In this post I examine how Black Flag connects narrative themes and arcs with gameplay systems.
Aug. 4, 2016
What's Killing Video Game Horror
What's Killing Video Game Horror
Today's post looks at how a lot of modern horror games are failing someone important: The Person playing the game.
Aug. 4, 2016
A closer look at the disruption in the Utility Industry
A closer look at the disruption in the Utility Industry
Utilities are being disrupted by Digitization, distributed energy resources, and technologies such as the Tesla power wall, the Nest thermostat, etc. Let's take a closer look into the industry.
Aug. 3, 2016
A “quick” guide to QUIC
A “quick” guide to QUIC
Intelligence Gathering 101 Traffic analysis is rapidly becoming critical for threat analysis and incident response teams, and a choke point on their
Aug. 3, 2016
Gozi Ups Its Game in Global PayPal, Bank Attacks
Gozi Ups Its Game in Global PayPal, Bank Attacks
The victim simply sees a deposit-pending alert requesting the security key to complete a transfer.
Aug. 3, 2016
Iranian Hackers Map 15 Million Telegram Secure Messaging Users
Iranian Hackers Map 15 Million Telegram Secure Messaging Users
The breach may have been done in collusion with Iranian authorities in an effort to uncover dissidents.
Aug. 3, 2016
(ISC)2 Approves Live, Online CISSP Certification Test Prep
(ISC)2 Approves Live, Online CISSP Certification Test Prep
The program includes 300+ hours of structured learning, including more than 70 hours of live and on-demand expert instruction.
Aug. 3, 2016
PoodleCorp Shut Down Blizzard and League of Legends (NA) Servers
PoodleCorp Shut Down Blizzard and League of Legends (NA) Servers
PoodleCorp, a group of hackers are claiming responsibility for conducting a series of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on Blizzard and
Aug. 3, 2016
Homeowner files lawsuit against Niantic over Pokemon Go trespassing
Homeowner files lawsuit against Niantic over Pokemon Go trespassing
The Pokemon Go developers will now face the first legal challenge on who has the right to use the digital value of real-life property.
Aug. 3, 2016
Ubisoft details the creation of VR flying game Eagle Flight at VRDC
Ubisoft details the creation of VR flying game Eagle Flight at VRDC
Ubisoft Montreal's Olivier Palmieri will be sharing lessons learned from his work designing the remarkable VR flight game Eagle Flight at VRDC in San Francisco this November.
Aug. 3, 2016
Devs, submit your best Programming talks for GDC 2017
Devs, submit your best Programming talks for GDC 2017
Heads up game devs: GDC officials seek great submissions of interesting, cutting-edge Programming talks for the GDC 2017 Main Conference, from now through August 18th.
Aug. 3, 2016
Get a job: Digital Extremes is looking for a Multimedia Designer
Get a job: Digital Extremes is looking for a Multimedia Designer
The Canadian studio behind Warframe is looking for a multimedia designer to work on upcoming projects alongside the team in its London, Ontario studio.
Aug. 3, 2016