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Report: Sony Hit By New PlayStation Exploit
Report: Sony Hit By New PlayStation Exploit
Sony has taken down a number of its websites, after a new exploit regarding PlayStation Network usernames and passwords was revealed that allows users to change other people's passwords, according to media reports.
May 18, 2011
Sony Details Identity Theft Protection For Europe
Sony Details Identity Theft Protection For Europe
Sony has released details regarding the identity theft protection program that will be made available for European PSN users affected by the recent security breach.
May 18, 2011
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Sega Rally To Super Adventure
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Sega Rally To Super Adventure
Every week, Gamasutra rounds up the titles released for the major console and portable digital delivery services, including Sega Rally on XBLA and some intriguing new Virtual Console titles.
May 18, 2011
Critical Reception: Rockstar/Team Bondi's L.A. Noire
Critical Reception: Rockstar/Team Bondi's L.A. Noire
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Rockstar and Team Bondi's crime drama L.A. Noire, which reviews describe as "a compelling yet flawed epic that fascinates."
May 18, 2011
Opinion: Gold Star For You, Friend!
Opinion: Gold Star For You, Friend!
Game designer and scripter Adam Rademacher looks as a number of ways to reward players in interesting and satisfying ways in this #altdevblogaday-reprinted opinion piece.
May 18, 2011
Games Beyond Entertainment: Applying Positive Psychology To Games
Games Beyond Entertainment: Applying Positive Psychology To Games
At the Gamasutra-attended Games Beyond Entertainment conference, Dr. Martin Seligman explained how positive psychology in games can help people "flourish," instead of settling for "not being miserable."
May 18, 2011
Microsoft Replacing Xbox Consoles In Preparation For Disc, Firmware Update
Microsoft Replacing Xbox Consoles In Preparation For Disc, Firmware Update
Microsoft is set to replace any old Xbox 360 consoles that are not compatible with the upcoming firmware upgrade, with an Xbox 360 S and a month of Xbox Live Gold. [UPDATE: Anti-piracy measure discussed.]
May 18, 2011
Plants Vs Zombies Gets Social Edition On Renren
Plants Vs Zombies Gets Social Edition On Renren
Bejeweled developer PopCap Games has detailed an exclusive partnership with Chinese social networking site Renren that will see the company release a social adaptation of Plants vs Zombies.
May 18, 2011
Gears Of War 3 Beta Saw 1.29M Players, 1M Pre-orders
Gears Of War 3 Beta Saw 1.29M Players, 1M Pre-orders
Epic Games' upcoming shooter Gears of Wars 3 saw over 1.29 million players take part it the multiplayer beta over the course of four weeks, while the title also surpassed 1 million pre-orders worldwide.
May 18, 2011
Microsoft Sets Schedule For Windows Phone 7 'Must Have Games' Promotion
Microsoft Sets Schedule For Windows Phone 7 'Must Have Games' Promotion
Microsoft is promoting its Windows Phone 7 platform as a gaming hub by releasing a series of six mobile game ports weekly starting May 25, including mobile mega-hit Angry Birds on June 29.
May 18, 2011
Opinion: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Opinion: Loose Lips Sink Ships
How does a company like Activision react when secret details of its biggest game of the year are leaked all over the media? Gamasutra business editor Colin Campbell ponders effects of the Modern Warfare 3 leak.
May 18, 2011
Study: 63M iOS Gamers Downloading 5M Games Daily
Study: 63M iOS Gamers Downloading 5M Games Daily
A new survey of iOS device owners in the U.S. and six European countries shows 63 million iOS gamers downloading over 5 million games a day, outperforming all other App categories combined.
May 18, 2011