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Sony closes Wipeout's Studio Liverpool
Sony closes Wipeout's Studio Liverpool
Sony confirmed this morning that it has closed SCE Studio Liverpool, previously called Psygnosis and best known for the Wipeout series, in a bid to better focus its video game plans.
Aug. 22, 2012
GDC Online highlights top speakers, reminds on early reg deadline
GDC Online highlights top speakers, reminds on early reg deadline
This October's GDC Online is quickly approaching, and those interested in attending should act soon, as discounted Early Bird registration will end this Friday, August 24.
Aug. 22, 2012
Building a healthy indie community in your city
Building a healthy indie community in your city
In just a few years, Epona Schweer helped grow Sydney's local game industry into a thriving scene for independent developers. Here she outlines how to do the same in your city.
Aug. 22, 2012
90% leading paid mobile apps have been hacked
90% leading paid mobile apps have been hacked
Arxan’s new study shows that more than 90% of top paid mobile apps have been hacked. App developers need to take note of this, and defend their own market.
Aug. 22, 2012
Google’s new cloud Wallet – is it secure?
Google’s new cloud Wallet – is it secure?
Earlier this month Google made some fundamental changes to the way in which Google Wallet operates. The main difference is that the ‘active’ part of payment has been shifted from the handheld device to Google’s servers; that is, the cloud.
Aug. 22, 2012
6 tips for writing video game dialogue that's actually funny
6 tips for writing video game dialogue that's actually funny
Want to write a great video game script that's actually funny? Z2Live content designer Ian Adams shares several valuable tips on writing genuinely funny dialogue for games, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Aug. 21, 2012
The Android piracy problem
The Android piracy problem
The piracy on Android train continues to roll on, with developers continually favoring iOS as a result. And there doesn't appear to be much being done on Google's end to quell the piracy fears, either.
Aug. 21, 2012
Opinion: Freemium is not shareware
Opinion: Freemium is not shareware
UK-based game designer and Gamasutra contributor Tadhg Kelly examines the difference between freemium and free to play business models, noting why the "moral" choice might also be most perilous.
Aug. 21, 2012
This Week In Video Game Criticism: From endless war to weapon sponsors
This Week In Video Game Criticism: From endless war to weapon sponsors
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Eric Swain on topics including Medal of Honor's weapon sponsorships, and how games contribute to the idea that endless war is normal.
Aug. 21, 2012
Layoffs at PopCap
Layoffs at PopCap
The EA-owned Bejeweled maker let go a substantial amount of employees today, and may be dramatically shrinking at least one of its international studios. [Update: Company co-founder responds.]
Aug. 21, 2012
r00tbeer strikes again - twice
r00tbeer strikes again - twice
Following yesterday’s news of hacks against AMD and TBN, hacking group r00tbeer security has struck again, twice – this time against Dutch electronics giant Philips and the UK’s Student Room.
Aug. 21, 2012
Apple mania used to deliver Flash exploit
Apple mania used to deliver Flash exploit
Apple fans’ desire for information on the next iPhone is being used as the lure for a new round of email attacks. The emails carry an Adobe Flash exploit.
Aug. 21, 2012