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Get a job: Turtle Rock Studios is looking for lighting artists
Get a job: Turtle Rock Studios is looking for lighting artists
"Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to join our team. The job will require working closely with designers, engineers and artists to create convincing, visually stunning environments."
Aug. 16, 2013
Digital games are now a $1.1 billion market, thanks to mobile
Digital games are now a $1.1 billion market, thanks to mobile
Revenue on digital games in the U.S. tipped the scales at $1.1 billion this July, an increase owed considerably to the strength of the U.S. mobile games market -- particularly King's Candy Crush Saga.
Aug. 16, 2013
IGF China finalists, Indie Summit talks announced for GDC China 2013
IGF China finalists, Indie Summit talks announced for GDC China 2013
GDC China organizers have announced finalists for the 5th annual IGF China and highlighted talks for its Independent Games Summit, including IGF nominees Thirty Flights of Loving and Retro/Grade.
Aug. 16, 2013
Video: Valve's system for creating AI-driven dynamic dialog
Video: Valve's system for creating AI-driven dynamic dialog
Elan Ruskin explains how Valve's Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and internal experiment Two Robots, One Wrench empowers writers.
Aug. 16, 2013
Users Have No Expectation of Privacy in Gmail Says Google
Users Have No Expectation of Privacy in Gmail Says Google
In filing a motion to dismiss a class action that it illegally intercepts and reads emails, Google lawyers have invoked a ruling from a 1979 court case (Smith vs Maryland) that originally referred to telephony.
Aug. 15, 2013
IBM to Acquire Financial Malware Defense Firm Trusteer
IBM to Acquire Financial Malware Defense Firm Trusteer
IBM has announced a definitive agreement to buy the Israeli firm Trusteer, which specializes in anti-financial malware and fraud software. Although terms have not been revealed, market estimates put the price at around $800-$900 million.
Aug. 15, 2013
The Highs and Lows of the Pump and Dump Scam
The Highs and Lows of the Pump and Dump Scam
The Internet remains an environment where it is important to keep your wits. The recent indictment of nine individuals on stock fraud charges reminds us
Aug. 15, 2013
The future of PlayStation Plus is looking rosy
The future of PlayStation Plus is looking rosy
With Sony planning to implement its PS Plus subscription service heavily into the upcoming PS4 console, research firm IHS has forecasted that the company will generate over a billion dollars from PS Plus in 2017.
Aug. 15, 2013
Judge halves 'intrinsically excessive' damages in 3DS tech lawsuit
Judge halves 'intrinsically excessive' damages in 3DS tech lawsuit
Retired Sony engineer Seijiro Tomita recently won a case against Nintendo, and was awarded $30.2 million in damages after a U.S. jury found that the company had infringed on his 3D display technology.
Aug. 15, 2013
GTA Online is a persistent online game with user-gen content
GTA Online is a persistent online game with user-gen content
Rockstar today announced Grand Theft Auto Online, a dynamic, persistent online game that will launch alongside Grand Theft Auto V later this year.
Aug. 15, 2013
Riding the adventure game resurgence
Riding the adventure game resurgence
Anyone who closely follows the adventure game scene will no doubt be aware of both Ben Chandler and Francisco Gonzalez. Here, the pair talk about their upcoming project together.
Aug. 15, 2013
Games for Windows Live joins Microsoft's marketplace overhaul
Games for Windows Live joins Microsoft's marketplace overhaul
While Xbox Live transitions from Microsoft Points to local currency, Microsoft has also announced that it is taking down its PC Marketplace on August 22nd.
Aug. 15, 2013