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New Xbox game charges by the hour
New Xbox game charges by the hour
A new Karaoke game for the Xbox 360 follows the monetization model of its real-life karaoke bar counterparts, charging players by the hour for unlimited access to a large sing-along music library.
Nov. 20, 2012
INSIDE Secure buys Apple’s left-overs
INSIDE Secure buys Apple’s left-overs
In July Apple announced its intention to acquire security firm AuthenTec. This deal was completed on 4 October. Yesterday, French security firm INSIDE Secure announced its intention to acquire ESS. ESS is owned by AuthenTec.
Nov. 20, 2012
Problems with the EU’s proposed ‘right to be forgotten’
Problems with the EU’s proposed ‘right to be forgotten’
The EU’s proposed Data Protection Regulation includes a difficult concept known as the ‘right to be forgotten’. It proposes that individuals should be able to remove personal data that they no longer wish to be public – but it is fraught with difficulties. ENISA has produced a report on these difficulties.
Nov. 20, 2012
Quantum cryptography for all takes a giant leap closer
Quantum cryptography for all takes a giant leap closer
Toshiba Research Europe, working with the Cambridge University Engineering Lab, has today announced a breakthrough in quantum cryptography; bringing the potential for secure communications for everyone closer to reality.
Nov. 20, 2012
Cisco Pilot Proves the Value of CDN Federations
Cisco Pilot Proves the Value of CDN Federations
By Marc Latouche, Manager, Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) Service Provider As more and more video traffic streams across service provider
Nov. 20, 2012
Release This: Nintendo Wii U launch lineup hits North America
Release This: Nintendo Wii U launch lineup hits North America
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, Epic Mickey 2, and Hitman: Absolution to retailers in North America.
Nov. 19, 2012
Black Ops II is now UK's fastest-selling game of 2012
Black Ops II is now UK's fastest-selling game of 2012
As expected, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops II took to the top of the UK sales charts in its opening week, and is now the biggest video game launch of 2012 in the UK.
Nov. 19, 2012
ArmA espionage suspects denied bail in Greece
ArmA espionage suspects denied bail in Greece
More than two months after a couple of developers from Czech studio Bohemia Interactive (ArmA) were arrested over espionage suspicions, the pair has had an appeal against the charges denied.
Nov. 19, 2012
PlayStation Mobile opens the floodgates for all game developers
PlayStation Mobile opens the floodgates for all game developers
Today Sony has opened the PS Mobile floodgates, announcing a new online developer portal that provides access to the tools for any person or studio wanting to get involved and build/release games for the platform.
Nov. 19, 2012
Indie Royale debuts five-game 'Stuffing Bundle'
Indie Royale debuts five-game 'Stuffing Bundle'
The latest version of the popular indie game bundle includes Cockroach's The Dream Machine, Telltale Games' Puzzle Agent 2 and 11 Bit Studios' Anomaly: Warzone Earth.
Nov. 19, 2012
A new record for video game crowdfunding at $6.2M
A new record for video game crowdfunding at $6.2M
Wing Commander and Privateer creator Chris Roberts' return to game development, a new space sim called Star Citizen, is the new king of video game crowdfunding campaigns.
Nov. 19, 2012
Double Fine's unique prototyping process puts itself to the vote
Double Fine's unique prototyping process puts itself to the vote
In what is quickly becoming the norm for independent game projects, Double Fine is bringing the public into its annual Amnesia Fortnight prototyping process, putting its game pitches up for public voting.
Nov. 19, 2012