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Organizations deploying smart devices without understanding security risks
Organizations deploying smart devices without understanding security risks
Close to half of IT professionals surveyed by smart device security firm Mocana said that they did not believe their organizations could adequately manage the security risks posed by smart devices.
April 13, 2011
Abertay University Prototyping Fund Benefits Six Projects
Abertay University Prototyping Fund Benefits Six Projects
Abertay University named six small UK-based game companies that will receive £25,000 ($40,650) each as part of a prototyping fund meant to kickstart development of games with "exceptional business potential."
April 12, 2011
Chinese Online Game Market Hit $5B In 2010
Chinese Online Game Market Hit $5B In 2010
The Chinese online game market grew 25 percent to $5 billion in 2010, and is poised to surpass $8 billion in 2014, according to a new study from San Francisco-based Pearl Research.
April 12, 2011
Wii Play Sequel, Ocarina Of Time 3D Dated
Wii Play Sequel, Ocarina Of Time 3D Dated
Nintendo of America has revealed dates for a number of its upcoming Wii, 3DS and DS releases, including the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS remake and Wii Play: Motion.
April 12, 2011
Activision: Guitar Hero Not Finished, 'On Hiatus' For Now
Activision: Guitar Hero Not Finished, 'On Hiatus' For Now
Activision has clarified its stance on the Guitar Hero series, stating that the franchise has not been dissolved, as suggested earlier in the year, but is simply "on hiatus."
April 12, 2011
Third Humble Indie Bundle Goes Live Today
Third Humble Indie Bundle Goes Live Today
A third Humble Indie Bundle has been revealed, sporting five titles from Finnish developer Frozenbyte, including hit indie action-puzzle game Trine, and is due to go on sale later today.
April 12, 2011
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Becomes First 3DS Game To Reach 1M Shipped
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Becomes First 3DS Game To Reach 1M Shipped
Capcom has announced that Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, the Nintendo 3DS installment of the classic series, has shipped 1 million units worldwide, the first 3DS title to reach this lofty figure.
April 12, 2011
Streets of Rage Fan Remake Taken Down At Sega's Request
Streets of Rage Fan Remake Taken Down At Sega's Request
A fan remake of the classic Genesis beat 'em up Streets of Rage, in development for more than eight years and finally released last week, has been removed at Sega's request. [UPDATE: Sega statement]
April 12, 2011
Angry Birds, iPhone FarmVille Among Webby Award Nominees
Angry Birds, iPhone FarmVille Among Webby Award Nominees
Rovio's Angry Birds and Zynga's FarmVille for iPhone and HalfBrick's FruitNinja are among the nominees announced today for best handheld device game in the 15th annual Webby Awards.
April 12, 2011
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Atari's Greatest Hits Reports Big Earnings
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Atari's Greatest Hits Reports Big Earnings
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Words With Friends and Texas Poker earning top iPhone and iPod Touch sales, while Infinity Blade emerges as a big sellers on the iPad.
April 12, 2011
Analysis: Stood Up - Story In Dinner Date
Analysis: Stood Up - Story In Dinner Date
Gamasutra contributor Emily Short follows the thought patterns and examines narrative around Julian Luxemburg, as he is stood up in Dinner Date, a brief introspective piece by Stout Games.
April 12, 2011
PlayJam Game Service Bundling With LG Web TVs, Blu-ray Players
PlayJam Game Service Bundling With LG Web TVs, Blu-ray Players
Interactive casual TV gaming network PlayJam announced an agreement with LG Electronics to bundle its games service in the manufacturer's line of LG Smart televisions and Blu-ray players worldwide.
April 12, 2011