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From the Editor: 5 key takeaways from GDC 2012
From the Editor: 5 key takeaways from GDC 2012
Gamasutra EIC Kris Graft looks back at last week's Game Developers Conference, highlighting devs' thoughts on future consoles, games on the brain and mobile niche opportunities.
March 12, 2012
The return of Kelihos
The return of Kelihos
Recent reports on the return of the Kelihos demonstrate the difficulty in keeping a good bot down.
March 12, 2012
China suspected in Facebook attack using bogus NATO commander account
China suspected in Facebook attack using bogus NATO commander account
China is suspected of being behind social engineering attacks using a bogus Facebook account of the NATO commander to steal secrets from colleagues, friends, and family.
March 12, 2012
DHS improves classified information sharing with state and local police
DHS improves classified information sharing with state and local police
The US Department of Homeland (DHS) has strengthened the sharing of federal classified information with state, local, tribal, and private sector partners.
March 12, 2012
Bethesda, Mojang settle 'Scrolls' trademark lawsuit
Bethesda, Mojang settle 'Scrolls' trademark lawsuit
Minecraft developer Mojang and The Elder Scrolls house Bethesda are now back on friendly terms, as the two companies have settled the lawsuit over the "Scrolls" trademark.
March 11, 2012
Wiki Info Zone website hacked by K9 Network Cyber Army
Wiki Info Zone website hacked by K9 Network Cyber Army
K9 Network Cyber Army has hacked Wiki Info Zone website and defaced it with their own page. Wiki Info Zone is a Free Indian based encyclopedia, can be known
March 11, 2012
Telecom execs warn Congress about excessive regulation in cyber bills
Telecom execs warn Congress about excessive regulation in cyber bills
US telecom executives came out strongly against government regulation of cybersecurity in the private sector during a House hearing this week.
March 10, 2012
GDC 2012: Applying psychology principles to game design
GDC 2012: Applying psychology principles to game design
Ubisoft's Jason VandenBerghe applies psychology's Big 5 model to video game design, identifying player types in order to build a game design decision model that informs his work.
March 9, 2012
Riccitiello: EA not weakened by Zynga poachings
Riccitiello: EA not weakened by Zynga poachings
Acknowledging the loss of several key executives in the last year, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello insisted that the company was not weakened by the departures of its personnel poached by rival social games firm Zynga.
March 9, 2012
Get a job: Square Enix and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
Get a job: Square Enix and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Square Enix, Disney Mobile, Toys For Bob, and others.
March 9, 2012
Best of Indie Games: From All Against One to Waking Mars
Best of Indie Games: From All Against One to Waking Mars
Sister site IndieGames.com looks at the top PC Flash/downloadable indie titles released over the past week, including a new browser pick from VVVVVV developer Terry Cavanagh, and a 2D platformer created by IGF Award-winner Tiger Style Games.
March 9, 2012
Witcher developer CD Projekt Red abandons DRM for future releases
Witcher developer CD Projekt Red abandons DRM for future releases
The Witcher series developer CD Projekt Red has promised that it will no longer use DRM in any of its future video games, due to its ineffectiveness and the problems it creates for users.
March 9, 2012