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The 5 biggest disappointments of 2012
The 5 biggest disappointments of 2012
In any space as diverse as the game industry, there are bound to be meaningful disappointments -- but what were the most affecting of them all? Gamasutra's Christian Nutt looks back at what left us wanting more.
Dec. 11, 2012
Persistence pays off: How Futurlab finally got a contract with Sony
Persistence pays off: How Futurlab finally got a contract with Sony
Brighton, UK-based studio Futurlab is living proof that, when it comes to pitching your indie games to big-name publishers, persistence can win out in the end.
Dec. 11, 2012
Privacy still a major concern for kids' mobile games, says FTC
Privacy still a major concern for kids' mobile games, says FTC
The Federal Trade Commission, an independent government agency focused on protecting consumer rights, has stated that mobile apps and games aimed at children are not doing enough to address privacy concerns.
Dec. 11, 2012
Warner Bros, MGM invest in The Hobbit dev Kabam
Warner Bros, MGM invest in The Hobbit dev Kabam
Social game developer Kabam today revealed a couple of high-profile investors for the company, as Warner Bros. Entertainment and MGM Studios have both invested undisclosed amounts.
Dec. 11, 2012
Dozens more non-game apps on the way to Xbox Live
Dozens more non-game apps on the way to Xbox Live
Non-game entertainment consumption on the Xbox 360 is on the rise, and Microsoft is happy to embrace it. The company announced today that over 40 new apps will be added to the console over the next several months.
Dec. 11, 2012
The UK is offering tax relief, but only if your game is really British
The UK is offering tax relief, but only if your game is really British
The British government will begin a tax relief program for game developers starting this April, but unless your game has a British theme, story and characters, you might have a hard time qualifying for it.
Dec. 11, 2012
Rift MMO hit hard by layoffs at Trion
Rift MMO hit hard by layoffs at Trion
As many as one-third of the development staff behind Trion World's subscription-based (and free-to-play) MMO Rift were let go on Tuesday, according to sources speaking with Gamasutra.
Dec. 11, 2012
GDC 2013 reveals Halo 4, Kixeye, Hitman: Absolution talks
GDC 2013 reveals Halo 4, Kixeye, Hitman: Absolution talks
GDC 2013 organizers have added talks for the March event on making new enemies for Halo 4, from leading social game firm Kixeye's CEO Will Harbin, and about character locomotion in the crowd-heavy Hitman: Absolution.
Dec. 11, 2012
1.6 million records hacked and dumped by GhostShell
1.6 million records hacked and dumped by GhostShell
Hacking group Team GhostShell launches a new logo, drops 1.6 million hacked records in the name of ProjectWhiteFox (NASA, European Space Agency, Bigelow Aerospace and more), and signs off until the new year.
Dec. 11, 2012
New Strategies in Retail Banking: Giving Customers Control of How They Bank
New Strategies in Retail Banking: Giving Customers Control of How They Bank
The trends and challenges with the ever-increasing tech-savvy society we live in today are carrying over into the retail banking industry. Retail banking
Dec. 11, 2012
The We’re Listening Blog Series: Simplifying the Entitlement Experience through Streamlined Access Management
The We’re Listening Blog Series: Simplifying the Entitlement Experience through Streamlined Access Management
The “We’re Listening” blog continues to look at actions taking place across Cisco to improve your experience working with us. In this post, Jim Fuller, Senior Director of...
Dec. 11, 2012
Cloupia + Cisco Unified Management = Better Together
Cloupia + Cisco Unified Management = Better Together
Yesterday, Cisco announced that we closed on the acquisition of Cloupia.  Cloupia is now officially part of Cisco and a very exciting new addition to
Dec. 11, 2012