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Windows Store revises guidelines to support 'Mature' games
Windows Store revises guidelines to support 'Mature' games
Microsoft has revised a policy on the Windows Store that would have barred all games rated Mature by the ESRB. Under these new guidelines, the marketplace will be far more open to adult-focused content.
Oct. 25, 2012
When digital versions of board games surpass the originals
When digital versions of board games surpass the originals
Former Firaxis designer Soren Johnson breaks down the appeal of digital board games, and explains why the digital versions can be better than their physical counterparts.
Oct. 25, 2012
Nintendo's full game downloads off to a promising start
Nintendo's full game downloads off to a promising start
Nintendo is new to selling downloadable versions of its retail games online, but it's already managed to convince a considerable portion of 3DS owners to purchase them through the eShop.
Oct. 25, 2012
Wii U will sell at a loss from launch
Wii U will sell at a loss from launch
As Nintendo finally begins to sell its 3DS handheld at a profit, the company has now stated that the upcoming Wii U console will sell at a loss from launch.
Oct. 25, 2012
It takes all kinds: Video game culture's weird identity crisis
It takes all kinds: Video game culture's weird identity crisis
Amid discussions in recent weeks about the role of awards and of the games media alike, Gamasutra's Leigh Alexander wonders why the discussion is so reductive -- and argues that it takes all kinds.
Oct. 25, 2012
Terry Cavanagh and the heart of Super Hexagon
Terry Cavanagh and the heart of Super Hexagon
After defeating Super Hexagon in front of an impressed GameCity audience, Terry Cavanagh talks to Jason Killingsworth about his unique games -- and the ways in which they're personal.
Oct. 25, 2012
What does Zynga's move toward real money gambling mean? Not much...yet
What does Zynga's move toward real money gambling mean? Not much...yet
Zynga's opening up a virtual casino in the UK next year that lets players gamble with real money, but is this the first step toward a new Zynga, or just another bulletpoint? Video game industry analysts weigh in.
Oct. 25, 2012
Former Sky insider found guilty of misusing company information
Former Sky insider found guilty of misusing company information
“Sky succeeds in its claims against Mr Freeman, Mr Sullivan and Mr Marrow and also against Mr Lee,” ruled High Court judge Sir William Blackburne, finding that Mr Lee had misused confidential Sky customer data.
Oct. 25, 2012
Jester’s warbag: be careful of what you do on the internet
Jester’s warbag: be careful of what you do on the internet
Jester (th3j35t3r) describes himself as a patriotic cyber activist. He spends his time trying to find and take down what he considers to be enemies of the USA, ranging from Wikileaks and Anonymous to militant Islamic websites.
Oct. 25, 2012
Jesus and Ninja show up in most-hacked passwords list
Jesus and Ninja show up in most-hacked passwords list
Apparently, quite a few people feel that “Jesus” can save them from online account breaches –but the popular Spanish men’s name and savior in the Christian tradition performs no miracles as a password, coming in at 21 in a list of the top 25 most-hacked passwords of 2012.
Oct. 25, 2012
Video: Raph Koster revisits his 'Theory of Fun' 10 years later
Video: Raph Koster revisits his 'Theory of Fun' 10 years later
10 years after giving his debut keynote on his 'Theory of Fun', Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies pioneer Raph Koster revisited his talk to explore why games matter, how they teach players, and what fun is.
Oct. 24, 2012
Cover your assets: The cost of distributing your game's digital content
Cover your assets: The cost of distributing your game's digital content
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, Google's game developer advocate and Blizzard veteran Colt McAnlis shares concepts and strategies for distributing your content online yourself.
Oct. 24, 2012