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Retail sector hit hardest by targetted cyber attacks in October
Retail sector hit hardest by targetted cyber attacks in October
Targeted cyber attacks have increased significantly in the past five years, Symantec's latest MessageLabs Intelligence report has revealed.
Oct. 27, 2010
Interview: Microsoft's Spencer On Kinect, The Core And Pre-Launch Anticipation
Interview: Microsoft's Spencer On Kinect, The Core And Pre-Launch Anticipation
In an in-depth interview, Microsoft's Phil Spencer tells Gamasutra that he "feels pretty good" about Kinect pre-release buzz, but admits the camera's success is an unknown "until... people are actually buying."
Oct. 26, 2010
Analysis: Does Going 'Transmedia' Help Game Properties?
Analysis: Does Going 'Transmedia' Help Game Properties?
As game properties extend across film, books and beyond, Gamasutra talks to THQ's Danny Bilson about the Homefront novel and why the "fiercely competitive" market demands that extra transmedia step.
Oct. 26, 2010
Walmart, Best Buy Selling Facebook Credits Gift Cards
Walmart, Best Buy Selling Facebook Credits Gift Cards
Retail chains Walmart and Best Buy are selling gift cards for Facebook Credits, Facebook's universal virtual currency for its social games and apps, with various options across their nationwide stores.
Oct. 26, 2010
PayPal Reveals Digital Goods Payments, Facebook Integration
PayPal Reveals Digital Goods Payments, Facebook Integration
Online payments company PayPal announced an upcoming solution designed specifically for microtransactions and digital goods, as well as plans for Facebook to integrate this new platform.
Oct. 26, 2010
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: Modern Combat 2, Reckless Racing Report Big Sales
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: Modern Combat 2, Reckless Racing Report Big Sales
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game revenue charts see Modern Combat 2 and Angry Birds Halloween leading on the iPhone, while Reckless Racing HD emerges as atop the iPad charts.
Oct. 26, 2010
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Game Culture To PC Piracy
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Game Culture To PC Piracy
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, including the cultural relevance of games, pre-release downloadable content, and an analysis of PC piracy.
Oct. 26, 2010
Greenpeace Criticizes Nintendo and Microsoft's Environmental Records
Greenpeace Criticizes Nintendo and Microsoft's Environmental Records
Nintendo and its game consoles have once again finished dead last in Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, with Microsoft's Xbox 360 performing only slightly better on the organization's rating scale.
Oct. 26, 2010
Solipskier Devs Show Game's iOS Sales Outpacing Web Ad Revenue
Solipskier Devs Show Game's iOS Sales Outpacing Web Ad Revenue
Solipskier developers Mikengreg have revealed statistics on the popular game -- showing App Store sales outpacing ad and sponsorship revenue for the game's free-to-play web version.
Oct. 26, 2010
Konami's No More Heroes Remake To Be PS3 Exclusive In North America
Konami's No More Heroes Remake To Be PS3 Exclusive In North America
Konami today announced No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise, a remake of the 2008 Wii game by Grasshopper Manufacture, would be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 3 in North America in 2011.
Oct. 26, 2010
Herzing Expands Game Development Degree to Kenosha, Brookfield Campuses
Herzing Expands Game Development Degree to Kenosha, Brookfield Campuses
Herzing University announced that it plans to introduce its Bachelor of Science in Game Development degree program to its campuses in Brookfield and Kenosha, Wisconsin, starting next year.
Oct. 26, 2010
Feature: A Look At Turn 10's Development Practices On Forza 3
Feature: A Look At Turn 10's Development Practices On Forza 3
In Gamasutra's latest feature, Turn 10 Studios (Forza Motorsport 3) development manger Daniel Adent tackles the topic of how the team moved to a goal of
Oct. 26, 2010