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GameCareerGuide: Challenges For 3DS and NGP
GameCareerGuide: Challenges For 3DS and NGP
Gamasutra's education-focused sister site has announced the results of its 3DS Game Design Challenge and in its new challenge, now asks readers to design a game
Jan. 28, 2011
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is currently seeking nominations from participating organizations for 14 open seats on its Board of Advisors.
Jan. 28, 2011
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
The FBI has announced the execution of 40 search warrants throughout the US for information relating to the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks carried out by the pro-WikiLeaks group known as ‘Anonymous’.
Jan. 28, 2011
Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Sony's newly-revealed high-spec Next Generation Portable will come with a relatively hefty price tag of "$299 or higher in the U.S.,
Jan. 27, 2011
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
Gamasutra talks to PopCap, Lolapps, PlayFirst and more about mandatory Facebook Credits usage -- some devs are down, but one says it shows "Facebook cares about making games huge."
Jan. 27, 2011
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo reported a slide in sales and profits for the nine months ended in December due to "slower sales," as life-to-date sales of DS and Wii reached 145 million and 84.6 million, respectively.
Jan. 27, 2011
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony touted major third-party support for its newly-announced "Next Generation Portable," as well as major first-party franchises su
Jan. 27, 2011
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
Alongside the introduction of its "Next Generation Portable," Sony unveiled the PlayStation Suite, which will bring first and third-
Jan. 27, 2011
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
In this latest Road to the IGF interview with 2011 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Chris Hecker about his two-player competitive espionage-based game SpyParty.
Jan. 27, 2011
Interview: Rolando Creator Simon Oliver On Okabu's Journey To PSN
Interview: Rolando Creator Simon Oliver On Okabu's Journey To PSN
Gamasutra talks to Simon Oliver of Rolando creator HandCircus, who is now targeting PlayStation Network with the cloud-flying heroes of 'Okabu', a co-op puzzle-platformer set in a colorful toy box world.
Jan. 27, 2011
Niko: Southeast Asia's Online Games Market To Reach $833.7M By 2014
Niko: Southeast Asia's Online Games Market To Reach $833.7M By 2014
Southeast Asia's online games market revenues will more than double from an estimated $405.7 million in 2010 to $833.7 million by 2014, according to a new report from market research group Niko Partners.
Jan. 27, 2011
SEE Virtual Worlds Buys Planet Calypso For $6M
SEE Virtual Worlds Buys Planet Calypso For $6M
Planet Michael publisher SEE Virtual Worlds has purchased the rights to Planet Calypso, the first planet from MindArk's free-to-play, client-based MMORPG Entropia Universe, for $6 million.
Jan. 27, 2011