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Oklahoma hospital suffers data breach of 84,000 patient records
Oklahoma hospital suffers data breach of 84,000 patient records
A computer containing personal information on 84,000 patients was stolen from the Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Okla., the facility admitted recently.
April 1, 2011
IEEE admits to breach of members' credit card information
IEEE admits to breach of members' credit card information
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the professional association responsible for developing IT and other industry standards, admitted to a breach of its network and the possible theft of its members’ credit card information.
April 1, 2011
Silicon Knights Vs. Epic Unreal Engine Trial Heading To Court
Silicon Knights Vs. Epic Unreal Engine Trial Heading To Court
A federal court said on March 24 that Silicon Knights and Epic Games will be able to bring their claims and counterclaims before a jury -- but Epic tells Gamasutra it will be "fully vindicated at trial."
March 31, 2011
Another World's Chahi: There's More Creativity Today Than Seven Years Ago
Another World's Chahi: There's More Creativity Today Than Seven Years Ago
Eric Chahi, the renowned designer behind Another World (a.k.a Out of this World) and Ubisoft's upcoming From Dust said creativity is more prevalent today thanks to lower-cost games.
March 31, 2011
Capcom Cancels Downloadable Mega Man Universe
Capcom Cancels Downloadable Mega Man Universe
Osaka-based Capcom on Thursday announced on its website that it has discontinued development of the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network downloadable title Mega Man Universe.
March 31, 2011
THQ Confirms Volition, Kaos Layoffs
THQ Confirms Volition, Kaos Layoffs
THQ confirmed to Gamasutra that this week it laid off over 30 employees across Homefront house Kaos Studios and Red Faction developer Volition, as the publisher expects current product plans to go forward.
March 31, 2011
Opinion: Rendering Technology: What's Next?
Opinion: Rendering Technology: What's Next?
November Software co-founder and ex-Force Unleashed 2 lead engineer Szymon Swistun talks about his concerns with increasingly complex workflows, in this #altdevblogaday-reprinted opinion piece.
March 31, 2011
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Capturing Fun With Linear Storytelling
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Capturing Fun With Linear Storytelling
This week's look at some of the best video game criticism discusses topics including how to zero in on fun game mechanics, and why interactive storytelling isn't always important.
March 31, 2011
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Rush'n Attack to Chime Super Deluxe
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Rush'n Attack to Chime Super Deluxe
Notable releases for console digital download this week include Konami retro remake Rush'n Attack: Ex-Patriot and the PSN release of musical puzzle game Chime: Super Deluxe.
March 31, 2011
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: Final Fantasy III, Sword & Sworcery Enter Charts
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: Final Fantasy III, Sword & Sworcery Enter Charts
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Final Fantasy III and Angry Birds Rio earning top iPhone sales, while Sword & Sworcery EP and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
March 31, 2011
SMU Introduces Master's in Game Development Production Track
SMU Introduces Master's in Game Development Production Track
The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University revealed a new production-specialized track to its Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development degree, set to be introduced this fall.
March 31, 2011
DigiPen To Host First Annual Serious Play Conference
DigiPen To Host First Annual Serious Play Conference
The Digipen Institute of Technology announced that it will host the Serious Play Conference in August, an event focused on the creation of game applications for the corporate, military, education, and he
March 31, 2011