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The rocky transition from console to mobile development
The rocky transition from console to mobile development
It seems like every other week another console dev announces its fresh mobile transition. UK-based Atomicom made the transition last year, but it's only now just getting to grips with it.
Aug. 30, 2012
Amazon Appstore launches in Europe
Amazon Appstore launches in Europe
Amazon's Android Appstore has now launched in parts of Europe, allowing users in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain to download apps through the third-party store.
Aug. 30, 2012
We won't make the same mistakes next generation, says EA
We won't make the same mistakes next generation, says EA
"Frankly, we made a couple of mistakes in how we built our technology that was going to build all these games." - Frank Gibeau, head of labels at Electronic Arts.
Aug. 30, 2012
Konami reveals open-world Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes
Konami reveals open-world Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes
Konami has unveiled the latest in the Metal Gear Solid series at a Metal Gear 25 year anniversary event, and it's something a little bit different from your usual Metal Gear release.
Aug. 30, 2012
Despite difficulties, PlayStation Vita is nearly meeting Sony expectations
Despite difficulties, PlayStation Vita is nearly meeting Sony expectations
Despite the Vita's slow sales and lagging third party support, Sony president Kaz Hirai says that the new handheld is selling more or less in line with company expectations.
Aug. 30, 2012
Once again, Zynga loses more top staff - report
Once again, Zynga loses more top staff - report
Zynga's list of former executives appears to have grown just a bit longer today, as vice presidents Bill Mooney and Brian Birtwistle have reportedly stepped down from the company.
Aug. 30, 2012
Game Developers Choice Online Awards honor Raph Koster, World of Warcraft
Game Developers Choice Online Awards honor Raph Koster, World of Warcraft
GDC Online organizers are honoring industry veteran Raph Koster and Blizzard's World of Warcraft with special honors at this year's Game Developers Choice Online Awards in Austin.
Aug. 30, 2012
Video: How Zynga convinced Facebook users to play an action adventure game
Video: How Zynga convinced Facebook users to play an action adventure game
Zynga designer Seth Sivak peels back the curtain on the creation of Indiana Jones Adventure World, a social title that looked to find a solid middle ground between hardcore design and social game appeal.
Aug. 30, 2012
The science of predicting MMO player churn
The science of predicting MMO player churn
In a new feature, MMO publisher Innova's head of analytics, Dmitry Nozhnin, writes that while it's harder to track when veteran players are going to quit your game, it's possible -- and worth it.
Aug. 30, 2012
Facebook troll is a policeman
Facebook troll is a policeman
Following Nicola Brookes’ landmark court case that forced Facebook to hand over the IP address details of people abusing her on the social network, a 32-year-old serving policeman has been arrested.
Aug. 30, 2012
Cyberattacks up 400% since 2011
Cyberattacks up 400% since 2011
Cyberattacks are intensifying across vectors and industry segments, according to agnostic research from FireEye.
Aug. 30, 2012
Rojadirecta.com and Rojadirecta.org to be released soon
Rojadirecta.com and Rojadirecta.org to be released soon
A day short of 19 months after ICE’s Operation in Our Sights seized the Rojadirecta.com and .org domains, they are expected to be released within the next few hours, claims Rojadirecta.
Aug. 30, 2012