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Digital Extremes Developing Darkness Sequel
Digital Extremes Developing Darkness Sequel
2K Games says 2007's critically-acclaimed The Darkness will get a sequel, with Digital Extremes stepping in to take the reins from original developer Starbreeze Studios -- as protagonist Jackie Estacado returns as a mob boss.
Feb. 8, 2011
Game Developer Magazine, Gamasutra Ask For Salary Survey Responses
Game Developer Magazine, Gamasutra Ask For Salary Survey Responses
Game Developer magazine and Gamasutra are asking salaried game developers and independents to fill out the 2010 Game Developer Salary Survey, with three GDC passes up for grabs
Feb. 8, 2011
Feature: The History And Evolution Of The Quick-Time Event
Feature: The History And Evolution Of The Quick-Time Event
In Gamasutra's latest feature, Tim Rogers provides a close look at the various manifestations of Quick-Time Events, from their inception and their evolution in t
Feb. 8, 2011
Kaspersky plan move into SaaS managed services
Kaspersky plan move into SaaS managed services
14 years after launching its popular range of IT security applications in the marketplace, Kaspersky Lab is reportedly planning to diversify into the area of managed security services, the company revealed at its C3 Americas annual partner conference earlier this week.
Feb. 8, 2011
Turning the tables on SpyEye as it comes out of its hiding place
Turning the tables on SpyEye as it comes out of its hiding place
Hard on the heels of the source code of Zeus being reportedly put up for sale at $100,000 it looks like SpyEye will become the malware of choice amongst cybercriminals. But, according to Mickey Boodaei, CEO of Trusteer, there are now new ways to defeat SpyEye.
Feb. 8, 2011
ICO hits Ealing and Hounslow councils with £150,000 fines for laptop theft
ICO hits Ealing and Hounslow councils with £150,000 fines for laptop theft
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has imposed monetary penalties on Ealing and Hounslow Councils following the loss of two unencrypted laptops.
Feb. 8, 2011
Adobe fixes critical flaws in Acrobat and Reader updates
Adobe fixes critical flaws in Acrobat and Reader updates
Adobe is releasing updates to its Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and Mac designed to fix “critical” security issues, the company said.
Feb. 8, 2011
Businesses must learn how to defend against cyberattack, says McAfee
Businesses must learn how to defend against cyberattack, says McAfee
Cybercrime has thrived over the past decade according to recent reports from security firm McAfee, but business can expect even more dramatic change in the next ten years, researchers say.
Feb. 8, 2011
The 'GDC 25' Chronicles: The Best Kind of Drudgery
The 'GDC 25' Chronicles: The Best Kind of Drudgery
Continuing his 'GDC 25' archival research, Jason Scott debuts newly digitized audio from multiple years of the show, from an American McGee's Alice postmortem through the Messiah Engin
Feb. 7, 2011
Angry Birds Dev Rovio Gears Up For Consoles With Remedy Hire
Angry Birds Dev Rovio Gears Up For Consoles With Remedy Hire
Finnish Angry Birds developer Rovio said it is accelerating its console gaming efforts with the hiring of Remedy Entertainment cofounder Petri Järvilehto as SVP of console development.
Feb. 7, 2011
NaturalMotion Games Founding New London Mobile Dev Studio
NaturalMotion Games Founding New London Mobile Dev Studio
NaturalMotion Games said it is establishing a new studio in London to "accelerate" development of iPhone and Android games, following the debut of iOS titles like Jenga.
Feb. 7, 2011
Xperia Play Debuts In Super Bowl Spot, Details Coming February 13
Xperia Play Debuts In Super Bowl Spot, Details Coming February 13
After much speculation regarding Sony Ericsson's "PlayStation Phone", the Xperia Play was officially revealed through a U.S. Super Bowl ad, with a full announcement on February 13.
Feb. 7, 2011