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Code Hero teaches programming through gaming
Code Hero teaches programming through gaming
A new teaching tool for programming called Code Hero has taken it right down to the wire, fulfilling its Kickstarter pledge total of $100,000 just days before it was set to expire.
Feb. 22, 2012
Nexon acquires 20% stake in Korean social dev Moyasoft
Nexon acquires 20% stake in Korean social dev Moyasoft
Tokyo-based online game publisher Nexon has acquired a 19.99 percent stake in Korean social games company Moyasoft, with the aim to expand Moyasoft's reach to international markets.
Feb. 22, 2012
Sony: Not enough demand for UMD Passport service in U.S.
Sony: Not enough demand for UMD Passport service in U.S.
Sony has explained that the UMD Passport scheme for PS Vita is not coming to the U.S. or Europe, as there is simply not enough demand for the service, and PSP games are available from PSN for "reasonable" prices.
Feb. 22, 2012
In-depth: Sensible error handling - Expected errors
In-depth: Sensible error handling - Expected errors
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, BitSquid co-founder Niklas Frykholm continues his series on designing systems for sensible error handling, this time looking at how to manage expected errors.
Feb. 22, 2012
Interview: Silver Dollar uses XBLIG for its mad experiments
Interview: Silver Dollar uses XBLIG for its mad experiments
If you've dabbled in Xbox Live Indie Games, then you'll no doubt have crossed paths with Silver Dollar Games. Gamasutra talks to founder Jon Flook about his upcoming game One Finger Death Punch.
Feb. 22, 2012
Shanda yearly profits down despite diverse game releases
Shanda yearly profits down despite diverse game releases
Chinese MMO operator Shanda Interactive has posted financial results for the full 2011 fiscal year, noting an increase in revenue but a slight drop in profits year-over-year.
Feb. 22, 2012
Sponsored feature: Canada showcases its growing indie community
Sponsored feature: Canada showcases its growing indie community
In Gamasutra's latest sponsored feature, Telefilm Canada points to some of its region's most successful indie developers and companies, detailing the country's diversity
Feb. 22, 2012
GDC 2012 details Moriarty, Della Rocca, 'Rant' sessions in Education Summit
GDC 2012 details Moriarty, Della Rocca, 'Rant' sessions in Education Summit
GDC 2012 organizers have detailed several sessions within the Education Summit, featuring an energetic rant panel, a presentation on how to create a grueling but effective design curriculum, and more.
Feb. 22, 2012
Ticket to Ride Pocket devs on the perils of switching tools during development
Ticket to Ride Pocket devs on the perils of switching tools during development
In Gamasutra's latest postmortem, Days of Wonder's CTO and lead developer explain how switching to new versions of tools can wreak havoc with schedules.
Feb. 22, 2012
End of the death grip court case
End of the death grip court case
Apple has agreed settlement terms for the ultimate self-inflicted DoS: the ‘death grip’ that can cause the iPhone 4 to drop its signal.
Feb. 22, 2012
The contradictions of password psychology
The contradictions of password psychology
A new survey on attitudes towards passwords indicates an apparent contradiction: most people want stricter password security policies, but don’t bother changing their own default passwords.
Feb. 22, 2012
Memphis police investigate tax preparer's data dump
Memphis police investigate tax preparer's data dump
A tax preparer based in Memphis, Tenn., is accused of throwing out thousands of tax documents containing customers’ personal information, including driver's license and social security numbers, in dumpsters at one of its offices, according to Memphis police.
Feb. 22, 2012