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Virtustream teams up with Vormetric on cloud-based encryption
Virtustream teams up with Vormetric on cloud-based encryption
Cloud-based software firm Virtustream has partnered with enterprise encryption specialist Vormetric to add database encryption and key management to its xStream cloud solution for enterprise compliance requirements
Jan. 9, 2013
FBI warns of renewed fake American Airlines email attack
FBI warns of renewed fake American Airlines email attack
The FBI has warned that new malware is making the rounds, embedded within faux emails from American Airlines claiming to send order confirmations.
Jan. 9, 2013
GDC reveals talks on The Walking Dead, Outernauts, banned Halfbrick prototype
GDC reveals talks on The Walking Dead, Outernauts, banned Halfbrick prototype
GDC 2013 organizers have added major talks for the March show on The Walking Dead's art, Insomniac's experiment in free-to-play and Flash, and Halfbrick Studios' banned, socially destructive prototype.
Jan. 8, 2013
In-Depth: C/C++ Low Level Curriculum Part 10: User Defined Types
In-Depth: C/C++ Low Level Curriculum Part 10: User Defined Types
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Gamer Camp technical director Alex Darby looks in detail at user defined types in C/C++.
Jan. 8, 2013
2013: The year of the microconsole?
2013: The year of the microconsole?
At a time when it seemed like the console industry was heading toward terminal boredom, things have suddenly started to get a whole lot more interesting. Designer Tadhg Kelly examines the microconsole boom.
Jan. 8, 2013
Opinion: What CES 2013 says about the state of the game industry
Opinion: What CES 2013 says about the state of the game industry
Game Developer magazine editor Patrick Miller argues how the influx of game-related announcements at this year's CES hints at a tumultuous -- yet exciting -- 2013.
Jan. 8, 2013
Device convergence race heats up with Razer's game-friendly tablet
Device convergence race heats up with Razer's game-friendly tablet
PC peripheral manufacturer Razer has announced the Razer Edge, a Windows 8 tablet designed for playing games in configurations resembling a laptop PC, portable game console, and living room console.
Jan. 8, 2013
GameStop holiday sales disappoint as preowned falters
GameStop holiday sales disappoint as preowned falters
Video game retailer GameStop saw strong digital and mobile growth over the holiday period, but it wasn't enough to counter the notable decline in retail sales.
Jan. 8, 2013
How Ace of Spades gave Jagex a lesson in community management
How Ace of Spades gave Jagex a lesson in community management
When Jagex came onto the Ace of Spades scene, there was immediately a lot of huffing from the game's prior fanbase, many of whom weren't too happy with the proposed changes. Jagex is now looking to put things right.
Jan. 8, 2013
Christmas 2013 looks good for the 3DS, thanks to Pokemon X and Y
Christmas 2013 looks good for the 3DS, thanks to Pokemon X and Y
Nintendo today revealed the next generation of titles in the Pokemon series, with a pair of games for Nintendo 3DS due for release later this year -- Pokemon X and Y
Jan. 8, 2013
Indie Royale revisits hits from the past in 'The Replay Bundle Vol. 1'
Indie Royale revisits hits from the past in 'The Replay Bundle Vol. 1'
Indie Royale's Replay Bundle Vol. 1 revisits the hits Nuclear Dawn, Defense Grid: The Awakening, Gemini Rue, and Soulcaster I and II.
Jan. 8, 2013
Ad network Chartboost draws investor confidence with $19M funding round
Ad network Chartboost draws investor confidence with $19M funding round
Mobile ad company Chartboost has drawn a bit $19 million investment to continue its rapid growth for its free cross-promotional network, which aims to be a simple plug-and-play solution for developers.
Jan. 8, 2013