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January sales show continued rough tides for the Wii U
January sales show continued rough tides for the Wii U
The Wii U has concluded its third month on U.S. retail store shelves, and it's not looking good: Sales are down 38 percent versus where the original Wii was at this point in its life, with sales "well below" 100k in January.
Feb. 14, 2013
'Kickstarter is starting to wear itself out. It’s a numbers game.'
'Kickstarter is starting to wear itself out. It’s a numbers game.'
Gas Powered Games founder Chris Taylor reflects on his failed Wildman Kickstarter campaign ahead of today's acquisition by Wargaming. Backers are shying away as they await delivery of their games, he says.
Feb. 14, 2013
GDC 2013 reveals Valentine-themed set of talks on love, NPC romance
GDC 2013 reveals Valentine-themed set of talks on love, NPC romance
GDC 2013 organizers are highlighting special Valentine-themed talks taking place at March's conference, including Dragon Age's David Gaider on sexuality in games, a talk on NPC romance, and Frank Lantz on 'Strange Love'.
Feb. 14, 2013
Linden Lab's Versu wants to make hobbyists storytelling superstars
Linden Lab's Versu wants to make hobbyists storytelling superstars
Linden Lab launches its robust interactive storytelling app, Versu, today. CEO Rod Humble talks about why "the time is finally here" for romance and drama to come to the forefront of games.
Feb. 14, 2013
World of Tanks house Wargaming acquires ailing Gas Powered Games
World of Tanks house Wargaming acquires ailing Gas Powered Games
Out of almost nowhere, the publisher and developer behind the free-to-play success story World of Tanks has acquired Chris Taylor's Gas Powered Games.
Feb. 14, 2013
Reveton ransomware gang busted by Europol
Reveton ransomware gang busted by Europol
The new European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, working with the Spanish police and Interpol, has made its first major bust: the Reveton ransomware gang.
Feb. 14, 2013
Security is not my responsibility
Security is not my responsibility
At least, it is the security team’s responsibility while I am at work, although it is my responsibility while I am at home – concludes a new survey into attitudes toward phishing.
Feb. 14, 2013
Healthcare data breaches wane in 2012
Healthcare data breaches wane in 2012
Healthcare breaches were among the most high-profile of data leakage incidents last year, but a new study in the US found that the damage is actually lessening year-over-year.
Feb. 14, 2013
Is Software Defined Networking (SDN) a journey to somewhere?
Is Software Defined Networking (SDN) a journey to somewhere?
Not One-size-fits-all In the world of fashion, one-size-fits all has very limited appeal. People come in all shapes and sizes, with tastes, preferences,
Feb. 14, 2013
Four Ways TV Advertising Will Change During this Decade
Four Ways TV Advertising Will Change During this Decade
By Leszek Izdebski, Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) The past few years have brought sweeping transformation to television—a trend that will
Feb. 14, 2013
VDI “The Missing Questions” #3: Realistic Virtual Desktop Limits
VDI “The Missing Questions” #3: Realistic Virtual Desktop Limits
So this is the Million Dollar Question, right? You, along with the executives sponsoring your particular VDI project wanna know: How many desktops can I
Feb. 14, 2013
GameStop's argument for preowned video games
GameStop's argument for preowned video games
GameStop CFO Rob Lloyd discusses what the future holds for the preowned video games market, how many stores the retailer plans to open and close during 2013, and how the Wii U factors into GameStop's plans.
Feb. 13, 2013