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Report: 2K Canberra Renamed Back To 2K Australia, Working On Bioshock Infinite
Report: 2K Canberra Renamed Back To 2K Australia, Working On Bioshock Infinite
2K Games' Canberra Studio, previously working on the FPS reboot of XCOM as part of 2K Marin, has now been once again renamed 2K Australia and is working on upcoming Bioshock Infinite.
Nov. 25, 2011
Solera head researcher slams malware authors for “lazy, repetitive malware scams”
Solera head researcher slams malware authors for “lazy, repetitive malware scams”
The director of security research with Solera Networks has called malware authors “mal-slackers” for their “lazy repetitive malware scams” they have created for this US Thanksgiving.
Nov. 25, 2011
BEAST-driven SSL attack not as bad as it seems claims Context
BEAST-driven SSL attack not as bad as it seems claims Context
Researchers at Context Information Security are playing down the level of risk to enterprises caused by the BEAST - Browser Exploit Against SSL/TLS – that was identified by researchers in late September.
Nov. 25, 2011
Acuity releases free PCI DSS compliance analysis software
Acuity releases free PCI DSS compliance analysis software
Acuity has taken the wraps off a free PCI DSS compliance analysis application that can be downloaded from its web site. The software is billed as being able to identify, assess, manage and report on risks to cardholder data.
Nov. 25, 2011
Kingston Technology says that secure encrypted USB sticks are no longer enough
Kingston Technology says that secure encrypted USB sticks are no longer enough
Research carried out by Kingston Technology claims to show that purchasing secure and encrypted USB sticks is no longer enough to defend data within a company environment.
Nov. 25, 2011
Opinion: A Tale of Two Call Stacks
Opinion: A Tale of Two Call Stacks
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Valve Software programmer Bruce Dawson explains why graphics vendors should share their code symbols with the public, and puts out a call to action for developers.
Nov. 24, 2011
The End Of Games Marketing As We Know It
The End Of Games Marketing As We Know It
As free-to-play continues to grow, Gamasutra contributor Nicholas Lovell argues that the business model's unique dynamics should "send a frisson of fear down the spine of games marketers".
Nov. 24, 2011
Modern Warfare 3 Tops Japanese Charts In Opening Week
Modern Warfare 3 Tops Japanese Charts In Opening Week
The subtitled edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topped the Japanese weekly software sales charts last week, selling 210,839 units across the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.
Nov. 24, 2011
Apple Pulls Big Fish Subscription-Based Game Portal From App Store
Apple Pulls Big Fish Subscription-Based Game Portal From App Store
Apple has reversed its decision to allow Big Fish Games to launch what was the first subscription-based gaming portal on iOS devices, pulling the app from the App Store without giving any reason.
Nov. 24, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Hasn't Left Top Of Japanese Charts Since Price Cut
Nintendo 3DS Hasn't Left Top Of Japanese Charts Since Price Cut
The Nintendo 3DS once again topped the Japanese hardware sales charts last week, as it has every week since the price drop back in August, according to data from tracking firm Media Create.
Nov. 24, 2011
EA: Free PS3 Battlefield 1943 On The Way For BF3 Purchasers
EA: Free PS3 Battlefield 1943 On The Way For BF3 Purchasers
Electronic Arts has confirmed that Battlefield 1943 will be included with copies of the PS3 version of Battlefield 3 as originally promised, stating that there have "been some misunderstandings."
Nov. 24, 2011
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Gesamtkunstwerk To The Xbox's Boot Sound
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Gesamtkunstwerk To The Xbox's Boot Sound
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including what "Gesamtkunstwerk" means for game developers, designing the original Xbox's boot sound, and more.
Nov. 24, 2011