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Disney's answer to Skylanders is Disney Infinity
Disney's answer to Skylanders is Disney Infinity
The massive success of Activision's Skylanders hasn't gone unnoticed by Disney Interactive, which today lifted the veil on Disney Infinity, a game that also brings physical toys to life, in game.
Jan. 15, 2013
Sixty percent will fall to a phishing attack that might herald an APT
Sixty percent will fall to a phishing attack that might herald an APT
The type of attack known generally as an advanced persistent attack (APT) is typically highly targeted and advanced; that is, it is aimed at one company (or a small group of companies), and will likely use one or more zero-day exploits.
Jan. 15, 2013
90% of passwords can be cracked in seconds
90% of passwords can be cracked in seconds
More than 90% of user-generated passwords can be made vulnerable to hacking in a matter of seconds, according to new research from Deloitte.
Jan. 15, 2013
Philippine National Police (PNP) Website Hacked & Defaced by Anonymous
Philippine National Police (PNP) Website Hacked & Defaced by Anonymous
The official website of  Philippine National Police's (PNP) (qcpdpnp.com) Quezon City office has been hacked and defaced by online hackavist Anonymous hackers.
Jan. 15, 2013
Okara Police Hacked, personal information leaked for #OpSlaughterHouse
Okara Police Hacked, personal information leaked for #OpSlaughterHouse
Thank to CWN for reporting, the official website of Okara District Police (okarapolice.com) Pakistan was hacked by @ThisISGame0ver for #OpSlaughterHouse.
Jan. 15, 2013
Sri Lankan Media Center for National Security Site Defaced, Login info Leaked by @ThisIsGame0ver
Sri Lankan Media Center for National Security Site Defaced, Login info Leaked by @ThisIsGame0ver
The official website of Sri Lankan National Security Media Center (nationalsecurity.lk) has been hacked and defaced by a hacker going with the handle of
Jan. 15, 2013
This week in video game criticism: From historical games to #1reasonwhy
This week in video game criticism: From historical games to #1reasonwhy
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics including historical games, gun violence, reflections on the #1reasonwhy trend, and more.
Jan. 14, 2013
U.S. video game hardware in 2012: Winners, losers and retirees
U.S. video game hardware in 2012: Winners, losers and retirees
December 2012 was the weakest December in 13 years, in terms of U.S. sales of "traditional" handheld and console hardware. So exactly how did the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and others stack up?
Jan. 14, 2013
Release This: DmC: Devil May Cry ships worldwide
Release This: DmC: Devil May Cry ships worldwide
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings a Ninja Theory-developed reboot of Capcom's Devil May Cry series to North America, Europe, and Japan.
Jan. 14, 2013
Journey, The Walking Dead lead D.I.C.E. Awards nominations
Journey, The Walking Dead lead D.I.C.E. Awards nominations
Thatgamecompany's Journey, one of Gamasutra's games of the year, has received 11 nominations at this year's D.I.C.E. Awards, while The Walking Dead is up for eight awards.
Jan. 14, 2013
GDC 2013 announces Spec Ops: The Line narrative, FTL design talks
GDC 2013 announces Spec Ops: The Line narrative, FTL design talks
GDC 2013 organizers have added lectures on Spec Ops: The Line's narrative, FTL: Faster Than Light's design without a pitch, and much more for this March's event in San Francisco.
Jan. 14, 2013
Gas Powered bets it all on a new Kickstarter campaign
Gas Powered bets it all on a new Kickstarter campaign
Gas Powered Games CEO Chris Taylor is no stranger to the poker table. But this time, he's not betting chips -- he's betting his company. We speak to him about his upcoming crowdfunded game, Wildman.
Jan. 14, 2013