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GDC China Reveals Cloud Gaming, Smurfs, KingsIsle Sessions
GDC China Reveals Cloud Gaming, Smurfs, KingsIsle Sessions
This week, GDC China has debuted new lectures featuirng Microsoft on the present and future of cloud gaming, a look at Ubisoft's Smurfs & Co Facebook game, and KingsIsle on the ins and outs of RPG math.
Nov. 1, 2011
Firms lose 12% of their brand value from data breaches, survey finds
Firms lose 12% of their brand value from data breaches, survey finds
Companies that experience a major data breach lose on average 12% of their brand’s value, according to a survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Experian Data Breach Resolution.
Nov. 1, 2011
Malaysia backs global cybersecurity group to share threat data
Malaysia backs global cybersecurity group to share threat data
Malaysia has set up the Global Cyber Security Alliance (GCSA) to encourage sharing of cyber threat information among nations.
Nov. 1, 2011
Researcher explains how fraudulent drop-ships allow criminals to monetize card credentials
Researcher explains how fraudulent drop-ships allow criminals to monetize card credentials
A leading security researcher has been analyzing how cybercriminals monetize their stolen credit and debit card credentials and discovered that drop-shipping is one of the most common methods of fraudulently misusing card information harvested from various sources.
Nov. 1, 2011
Check Point acquires Israel's Dynasec to boost GRC offerings
Check Point acquires Israel's Dynasec to boost GRC offerings
Check Point has announced it is in the process of acquiring Dynasec, a privately held Israeli compliance solutions firm that was founded back in 2004. Sources suggest the purchase price is in the region of $10 to $20 million, although no figures have been confirmed by either party.
Nov. 1, 2011
CNAS report recommends new approach to US national security
CNAS report recommends new approach to US national security
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has released a report recommending that the US Department of Defense adapt its national security strategy to embrace the new science of predictive failure. At the same time, the report also suggests that the DoD needs to raise its game in terms of intelligent predictions.
Nov. 1, 2011
Opinion: Player Metrics Vs. The Vocal Minority
Opinion: Player Metrics Vs. The Vocal Minority
"The internet is a series of echo chambers where bias massively swamps any real signal about player behavior," says Spry Fox's Dan Cook, who questions the role of the squeaky wheel in the age of metrics.
Oct. 31, 2011
Opinion: Specializations Still Matter
Opinion: Specializations Still Matter
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Blitz Game Studios' technical manager Lee Winder argues that one technical expert shouldn't be swapped out with another.
Oct. 31, 2011
This Week In Japanese News: From RE: Chronicles HD To Misty Pink
This Week In Japanese News: From RE: Chronicles HD To Misty Pink
Gamasutra rounds up recent reports on the Japanese games industry from local news site Andriasang.com, including Resident Evil Chronicles HD Selection for PS3, as well as increased 3DS sales among girls.
Oct. 31, 2011
Fastest-Growing Facebook Games: From Mafia Wars 2 To Bubble Games
Fastest-Growing Facebook Games: From Mafia Wars 2 To Bubble Games
Gamasutra's bi-weekly look at the fastest-growing Facebook titles examines recently popular games like Zynga's just-launched Mafia Wars 2 and a trio of bubble-themed puzzle games.
Oct. 31, 2011
Top iPhone Game Apps: Zombieville USA 2 Heads Halloween Charts
Top iPhone Game Apps: Zombieville USA 2 Heads Halloween Charts
Gamasutra rounds up the week's most popular paid and free iPhone and iPod Touch games on the App Store, from Zombieville USA 2 and Angry Birds Seasons to Cut the Birds and more.
Oct. 31, 2011
Release This: Uncharted 3, Sonic Generations Lead Domestic Console Lineup
Release This: Uncharted 3, Sonic Generations Lead Domestic Console Lineup
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Uncharted 3 and Sonic Generations stateside, while Super Mario 3D Land and Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3 ship in Japan.
Oct. 31, 2011