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Road To The IGF: We're Very Uncomfortable With The Copenhagen Game Collective
Road To The IGF: We're Very Uncomfortable With The Copenhagen Game Collective
Douglas Wilson of the Copenhagen Game Collective tells Gamasutra the surprising, poignant philosophy behind 'uncomfortable' games like multiplayer IGF Nuovo nominee B.U.T.T.O.N.
Jan. 26, 2011
Facebook founder's fan page hacked – or was it?
Facebook founder's fan page hacked – or was it?
In a supremely ironic situation, especially given the recent furor over the social networking site's privacy rules, it looks as though Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fan page on the portal was 'hacked' yesterday evening.
Jan. 26, 2011
Hackers gain access to student records at New Jersey schools
Hackers gain access to student records at New Jersey schools
Hackers broke into the computer system at a New Jersey school district and gained access to student records system used by 160 schools across the state.
Jan. 26, 2011
Facebook announces two new security features
Facebook announces two new security features
In the face of ongoing criticism about the social network’s security efforts, Facebook has taken the wraps off two new security features – SSL connections and social authentication.
Jan. 26, 2011
StoneTrip, Ideaworks Integrate Shiva3D, Airplay SDK
StoneTrip, Ideaworks Integrate Shiva3D, Airplay SDK
StoneTrip, the firm behind 3D game engine Shiva3D, is partnering with Airplay SDK provider IdeaWorks Labs to allow Shiva3D developers to port their games more easily to mobile devices.
Jan. 25, 2011
Ex-Namco, EA Execs Join Cloud Gaming Firm Gaikai
Ex-Namco, EA Execs Join Cloud Gaming Firm Gaikai
Former EA Redwood Shores CTO Tim Wilson and ex-Namco Bandai Games America VP of online development Robert Stevenson have joined cloud-based gaming company Gaikai.
Jan. 25, 2011
Analyst: Assassin's Creed Sales Flat As Casual Games Drove Ubisoft Holiday Growth
Analyst: Assassin's Creed Sales Flat As Casual Games Drove Ubisoft Holiday Growth
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood shipped 7.7 million units during the holidays, but it was dancing and fitness titles that drove growth for the publisher during the holidays, forecasts one analyst.
Jan. 25, 2011
Road To The IGF: Minecraft's Markus Persson
Road To The IGF: Minecraft's Markus Persson
Gamasutra kicks off its 'Road To The IGF' interview series by quizzing Mojang's Markus "Notch" Persson about the genesis of the megahit sandbox title and IGF multi-nominee Minecraft.
Jan. 25, 2011
Opinion: Video Game Ethics And The Coming Bulletstorm
Opinion: Video Game Ethics And The Coming Bulletstorm
Gamasutra contributor Richard Clark considers whether Epic's forthcoming Bulletstorm crosses ethical lines never before crossed, and, if so, what that could mean for the games industry going forward.
Jan. 25, 2011
Tencent Launching $759M Fund For Online Games, Internet Firms
Tencent Launching $759M Fund For Online Games, Internet Firms
Chinese internet services and MMO company Tencent Holdings has started a 5 billion yuan ($759.5 million) fund for online and social games, mobile titles, e-commerce, and other new media investments.
Jan. 25, 2011
PlayFirst Launches Diner Dash On Facebook
PlayFirst Launches Diner Dash On Facebook
As part of its expansion into the social space, casual game developer and publisher, PlayFirst has announced the beta launch of Diner Dash, its top-selling time management game franchise, on Facebook.
Jan. 25, 2011
Best Of GamerBytes: Indie Developer Reflections
Best Of GamerBytes: Indie Developer Reflections
We round up the week's top news and new digital releases from console digital download site GamerBytes -- this time including a special series of interviews with digital developers.
Jan. 25, 2011