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Lessons from campus are fundamental to managing consumerization of IT
Lessons from campus are fundamental to managing consumerization of IT
The consumerization of IT is one of the hottest trends of late, leaving many ITsec pros wondering how they can balance the demands of their users with the security of their enterprise networks. It appears that one successful model has been under our noses all along – lurking on college campuses.
Sept. 14, 2011
Apple Removes Game Critical Of iPhone Production Process From App Store
Apple Removes Game Critical Of iPhone Production Process From App Store
Phone Story, an iOS game designed to highlight workers rights issues in the supply chain and production of Apple's iPhone, has been removed from the App Store due to a violation of Apple's review guidelines.
Sept. 13, 2011
Opinion: Social Media - An Alternative To The Scrum
Opinion: Social Media - An Alternative To The Scrum
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, Blitz Games' technical manager Tom Gaulton examines the problems of Agile development's scrum, and suggests that social media can help provide some solutions.
Sept. 13, 2011
Windows 8 Preview Shows Off 'Touch-First' Interface, Gaming Capabilities
Windows 8 Preview Shows Off 'Touch-First' Interface, Gaming Capabilities
Microsoft has revealed a developer preview version of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, showing off a "touch-first" interface and improved hardware integration aimed at game-makers.
Sept. 13, 2011
New Reports Show Significant Games Spending In Emerging Markets
New Reports Show Significant Games Spending In Emerging Markets
A collection of new reports from market research firm Newzoo shows significant spending on games in the developing markets of Russia, Brazil and Mexico, which combine to represent a $4.7 billion gaming market.
Sept. 13, 2011
Ngmoco Buys NBA Legend Maker Lionside Inc.
Ngmoco Buys NBA Legend Maker Lionside Inc.
Gamasutra has confirmed that mobile gaming firm and DeNA subsidiary ngmoco has purchased San Francisco-based Facebook sports game developer Lionside Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
Sept. 13, 2011
Interview: Viximo On The Social Opportunities Beyond Facebook
Interview: Viximo On The Social Opportunities Beyond Facebook
While Facebook is the clear leader among social networks, social distribution company Viximo argues that there are many other venues for games that social developers tend to overlook.
Sept. 13, 2011
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Dalish Origins to Deus Ex
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Dalish Origins to Deus Ex
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as problems with Dragon Age's Dalish origin, a design analysis of _Deus Ex: Human Revolution<
Sept. 13, 2011
This Week In Video Game Criticism: From Fetishware to Deliverance 3DS
This Week In Video Game Criticism: From Fetishware to Deliverance 3DS
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics including games as fetishware, a review for the 3DS adaptation of Deliverance, and more.
Sept. 13, 2011
Analysis: 3DS' Post-Price Cut Prospects In The U.S.
Analysis: 3DS' Post-Price Cut Prospects In The U.S.
Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews estimates that Nintendo's 3DS is set to "exceed 300,000 units" for the retail month of September in the U.S. thanks to its August pri
Sept. 13, 2011
Opinion: Buy Games Forever!
Opinion: Buy Games Forever!
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, SRS Labs applications manager and Sony Online Entertainment veteran Matt Yaney warns that the mobile space could suffer some of the same problems as the arcade indus
Sept. 13, 2011
Nintendo Boosts 3DS In Japan With Monster Hunter 4, Crop Of Major Titles
Nintendo Boosts 3DS In Japan With Monster Hunter 4, Crop Of Major Titles
At a pre-TGS event, Nintendo announced a raft of new first and third-party 3DS titles, including a surprise reveal of Capcom's Monster Hunter 4. [UPDATE: slide-pad extension details]
Sept. 13, 2011