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Gran Turismo 5 To Launch At Last On November 24
Gran Turismo 5 To Launch At Last On November 24
"I can only apologize to everyone for making you wait so long," says Polyphony Digital president Yamauchi, as the studio confirms a long-awaited November 24 launch date for Gran Turismo 5 -- first announced in 2006.
Nov. 12, 2010
Homefront's Dunn: Mission Variety, Fresh Visuals In FPS Can Be Served By Story
Homefront's Dunn: Mission Variety, Fresh Visuals In FPS Can Be Served By Story
Sean Dunn, creative director on THQ's Homefront, talks the unique challenges of marrying story and gameplay in the first-person shooter genre -- and tak
Nov. 12, 2010
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 12
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 12
In this week's latest postings, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at DICE, Havok, Rockstar, and more.
Nov. 12, 2010
Digital rights management's role in business explained
Digital rights management's role in business explained
Digital rights management (DRM) is fast becoming a normal security feature in a growing number of Far Eastern companies and, says Jason Sohn, deputy general manager with Korean DRM specialist Fasoo.com, the same thing is now happening here in the UK.
Nov. 12, 2010
Google Android security exploit made fully public by ITsec researcher
Google Android security exploit made fully public by ITsec researcher
An IT security researcher has reportedly released the source code that could allow a hacker to gain remote access to a Google Android smartphone across the internet.
Nov. 12, 2010
Verizon launches website to collect information on data breaches
Verizon launches website to collect information on data breaches
Verizon has launched a website designed to collect and share information about data breach incidents that are reported by participating organizations.
Nov. 12, 2010
Over a million mobile phones hit by virus in China
Over a million mobile phones hit by virus in China
Over a million mobile phones in China have been hit by a virus that steals contact information to commit click fraud and propagate the virus.
Nov. 12, 2010
Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Email and web security specialist Barracuda Networks has launched a 'bug bounty' scheme – offering programmers more than $3100 to anyone who can hack into their security software – and has immediately flown into a storm of criticism for sending the wrong message.
Nov. 12, 2010
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Eavesdropping of mobile communications, once a tool mainly available to only the intelligence community, has transformed into a widely available criminal enterprise, says two security experts from SRA International.
Nov. 12, 2010
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
The developers behind Spike Games' recent Deadliest Warrior downloadable console title said a stigma against licensed IP hurt the reception of their title among critics and gamers.
Nov. 11, 2010
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Middleware maker Havok announced today the upcoming launch of the Havok Strike Program, which will offer basic access to the company's suite of products for a reduced cost.
Nov. 11, 2010
Browser-based Gaming Platform InstantAction Shutting Down
Browser-based Gaming Platform InstantAction Shutting Down
Web gaming, social game and digital distribution platform InstantAction is "winding down operations" and looking for potential buyers of its Torque game engine, according to Torque's director.
Nov. 11, 2010