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Interview: Lexis Numerique Breaks Down Its Downloadable Horror Title Amy
Interview: Lexis Numerique Breaks Down Its Downloadable Horror Title Amy
Gamasutra speaks to French studio Lexis Numerique about its upcoming survival horror title Amy, detailing the game's Ico-inspired mechanics and discussing how the game fits in with other horror classics.
Oct. 13, 2011
Fake Android Netflix app hoovering up user credentials
Fake Android Netflix app hoovering up user credentials
It appears that hackers are taking advantage of the interest in Netflix – the California-based IP streaming firm that offers services on specific smartphones in North and South America – by releasing a general Android edition of the software that runs – or so it claims – on any Android-powered smartphone or tablet computer.
Oct. 13, 2011
ATM skimmer spotted, powered by mini-MP3 player
ATM skimmer spotted, powered by mini-MP3 player
The ingenuity of cybercriminals has reached a new level, with a leading IT security researcher reporting on the re-tasking of a mini-MP3 player as the mainstay of an ATM skimmer.
Oct. 13, 2011
'Operation Hackerazzi' – No, it's not a new Lady Gaga song
'Operation Hackerazzi' – No, it's not a new Lady Gaga song
The FBI has arrested a Florida man in an email hacking probe, codenamed
Oct. 13, 2011
Opinion: Convergence, And Maintaining A Work-Life Balance
Opinion: Convergence, And Maintaining A Work-Life Balance
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, Hogrocket's Ben Ward discusses how always being connected online on smartphones can create problems in one's work-life balance.
Oct. 12, 2011
Top-Grossing Android Games: Minecraft Rivals Tap Fish
Top-Grossing Android Games: Minecraft Rivals Tap Fish
Google's latest North American Android Market game charts by revenue see Gameview Studios' Tap Fish and Dragonplay's Live Holdem Poker Pro leading today's rankings, as Minecraft: Pocket Edition and My Country also report fast s
Oct. 12, 2011
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Scribblenauts Remix Enters iPhone, iPad Charts
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Scribblenauts Remix Enters iPhone, iPad Charts
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Scribblenauts Remix and Poker by Zynga earning top iPhone sales, while My Country and Smurfs' Village remain big sellers on the iPad.
Oct. 12, 2011
Critical Reception: Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 4
Critical Reception: Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 4
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Turn 10's racing sim sequel Forza Motorsport 4, which reviewers describe as "a game that seems to have covered every base perfectly."
Oct. 12, 2011
Fallout Creator, Troika Co-Founder Tim Cain Joins Obsidian
Fallout Creator, Troika Co-Founder Tim Cain Joins Obsidian
Former Fallout series producer and designer and Troika co-founder Tim Cain has left WildStar developer Carbine Studios to join Fallout: New Vegas creator Obsidian Entertainment.
Oct. 12, 2011
Interview: Zynga Goes 'Massively Multiplayer' With CastleVille
Interview: Zynga Goes 'Massively Multiplayer' With CastleVille
Gamasutra speaks with CastleVille creative director Bill Jackson to dive into the driving forces behind Zynga's newest title, offering insight into the company's plans to evolve its social games.
Oct. 12, 2011
Pipeworks Software Lead Steps Down After Alleged Misrepresentation
Pipeworks Software Lead Steps Down After Alleged Misrepresentation
Robert Daly, head of Foundation 9's Pipeworks Software, has resigned from his position following allegations that he previously misrepresented himself as a Green Beret.
Oct. 12, 2011
Report: Play Times For EA, Zynga Titles Decline Following Sims Social Launch
Report: Play Times For EA, Zynga Titles Decline Following Sims Social Launch
Social gaming network Raptr published a new report examining EA's The Sims Social, examining its conversion rates and detailing a number of reasons for the game's rapid success.
Oct. 12, 2011