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Analyst: EA Invested Roughly $80 Million In The Old Republic
Analyst: EA Invested Roughly $80 Million In The Old Republic
In an investor note this Thursday, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter estimated that Electronic Arts has invested more than $80 million in BioWare's upcoming MMO Star Wars: the Old Republic.
May 5, 2011
Feature: A Comprehensive Look At Crowdfunding
Feature: A Comprehensive Look At Crowdfunding
In Gamasutra's latest feature you'll find comparisons of available crowdfunding options for game development, including Kickstarter, 8-Bit Funding, and more --
May 5, 2011
Kaspersky Lab report claims cybercriminals expanding their repertoire
Kaspersky Lab report claims cybercriminals expanding their repertoire
The latest monthly research from Kaspersky Lab claims to show that hackers are expanding their horizons in terms of the attack vehicles being used to insert malware onto users' computers.
May 5, 2011
First dynamic firewall in beta test for Android
First dynamic firewall in beta test for Android
Following on from the release of the first full disk encryption app for Google Android back in March, Whisper Systems is now also developing a dynamic firewall app for the smartphone platform.
May 5, 2011
APT-driven zero-day attacks tapped by RSA hackers says researcher
APT-driven zero-day attacks tapped by RSA hackers says researcher
It looks as though cybercriminals are starting to get to grips with the advanced persistent threats (APT) attack strategies first outlined by Stonesoft late last year. And, says one security researcher, they are linking the strategy with zero-day attacks for maximum effect.
May 5, 2011
Check Point reveal top security challenges for 2011
Check Point reveal top security challenges for 2011
At the Check Point Experience in Barcelona on 4th May 2011, John Vecchi, head of product marketing for Check Point, shared his thoughts on the top information security trends and challenges for 2011.
May 5, 2011
Sony admits to week delay in notifying public about data breach
Sony admits to week delay in notifying public about data breach
In a letter to Congress, Sony admitted to a delay of a week in providing information to the public, law enforcement, and state regulatory authorities about the hack of its servers, which exposed the personal information of 100 million customers.
May 5, 2011
Companies can take steps to fix flaws without patches
Companies can take steps to fix flaws without patches
Companies can take steps to mitigate vulnerabilities without using patches or other expensive remedies, said Marc Maiffret, chief technology officer at eEye Digital Security.
May 5, 2011
Riccitiello's EA Shifts From 'Defense' To 'Offense'
Riccitiello's EA Shifts From 'Defense' To 'Offense'
In an earnings call attended by Gamasutra, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello said his company is shifting its strategy from "defense" to "offense," as the publisher plans to become a "fully integrated digital entertainment company."
May 4, 2011
Opinion: What's So Special About Games' Living Luminaries?
Opinion: What's So Special About Games' Living Luminaries?
In this opinion piece originally published in Game Developer magazine's April 2011 issue, EIC Brandon Sheffield examines why we hold up some industry veterans above others.
May 4, 2011
Critical Reception: SCEA/Evolution Studios' MotorStorm: Apocalypse
Critical Reception: SCEA/Evolution Studios' MotorStorm: Apocalypse
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to offroad racing sequel MotorStorm: Apocalypse, which reviews describe as "some of the most sensational racing you can experience on the PlayStation 3."
May 4, 2011
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Zynga Poker Heads iPhone Charts
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Zynga Poker Heads iPhone Charts
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Zynga Poker and Tap Pet Hotel earning top iPhone sales, while Smurfs' Village and Order & Chaos Online emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
May 4, 2011