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NIST publishes guidance for electronic health record usability and security
NIST publishes guidance for electronic health record usability and security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released technical guidance for evaluating the usability of electronic health records (EHR), while maintaining the security and privacy of those records.
March 21, 2012
US data breach costs decline for first time in seven years
US data breach costs decline for first time in seven years
The average organizational and per capita cost of a data breach in the US declined in 2011 for the first time in the seven years that the 'US Cost of a Data Breach Study' has been compiled.
March 21, 2012
Opinion: Interview techniques
Opinion: Interview techniques
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Jury Rig Software technical director Darren Vine offers several simple, easy-to-remember tips for job interviews, applicable to both general and game industry positions.
March 20, 2012
Overseas opportunities could help grow F2P market to $7.5B, says analyst
Overseas opportunities could help grow F2P market to $7.5B, says analyst
Global revenues for free-to-play games on browsers and social networks could more than double to $7.5 billion by 2016, compared to $3.2 billion in 2011, according to analyst firm DFC Intelligence.
March 20, 2012
Finnish start-up raises $2M for cross-platform mobile and browser games
Finnish start-up raises $2M for cross-platform mobile and browser games
Helsinki-based start-up Grand Cru has picked up $2 million in seed funding to create cross-platform adventure games for mobile and browsers, beginning with its first title The Supernauts.
March 20, 2012
Building on the secrets of the past with Pid
Building on the secrets of the past with Pid
Developers behind Bionic Commando: Rearmed discuss how retro platforming returns in the form of Pid, a game that endeavors to challenge the player with precise gameplay that becomes "intuition".
March 20, 2012
U.S. bill proposes tobacco-style warning labels for games
U.S. bill proposes tobacco-style warning labels for games
Two congressmen have introduced a bill that would require almost all video games to feature a warning label concerning exposure to violent games, similar to the health warnings on tobacco products.
March 20, 2012
Guild Wars 2's microtransactions let players trade time for money
Guild Wars 2's microtransactions let players trade time for money
When Guild Wars 2 launches this year, it will feature a microtransaction system that allows players to purchase currency for in-game goods with both real money and virtual gold.
March 20, 2012
Thatgamecompany vets form studio to remake IGF finalist
Thatgamecompany vets form studio to remake IGF finalist
Two developers from Journey and Flower developer Thatgamecompany have opened The Willderness, a new studio in Los Angeles that will remake indie co-op puzzle-platformer Way.
March 20, 2012
Fastest-growing Facebook games: From Draw Something to Solitaire Blitz
Fastest-growing Facebook games: From Draw Something to Solitaire Blitz
Gamasutra's bi-weekly look at the fastest-growing Facebook titles examines recently popular games like Omgpop's Draw Something, Rovio's Angry Birds, and PopCap Games' Solitaire Blitz.
March 20, 2012
Best of iOS news: From Chaos Rings II to Flight Control Rocket
Best of iOS news: From Chaos Rings II to Flight Control Rocket
Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Chaos Rings II, MotoHeroz, Flight Control Rocket, and Fireball SE.
March 20, 2012
Game industry veterans join PlayJam's advisory board
Game industry veterans join PlayJam's advisory board
Interactive casual TV gaming network PlayJam announced today the appointment of various leading games industry figures to its advisory board, including GameStop president Tony Bartel.
March 20, 2012