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Network Engine RakNet Gets Xbox 360 Support
Network Engine RakNet Gets Xbox 360 Support
Middleware provider Jenkins Software says its RakNet multiplayer network engine has added support for Xbox 360, including direct integration for voice and online chat.
Jan. 14, 2011
AIAS To Honor Bing Gordon With Lifetime Achievement Nod
AIAS To Honor Bing Gordon With Lifetime Achievement Nod
Bing Gordon will get the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The former Electronic Arts exec, now partner at investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, will be its fifth recipient.
Jan. 14, 2011
NBA 2K11 Gets 3D-Ready With Upcoming Patch
NBA 2K11 Gets 3D-Ready With Upcoming Patch
The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of 2K Sports' popular NBA 2K11 will receive a patch on January 16 that adds 3D functionality to the game for those with compatible televisions.
Jan. 14, 2011
Top three internet scams to avoid in 2011
Top three internet scams to avoid in 2011
Sophisticated scams developed by cyber-criminals to target smartphones and social networks means businesses must increase awareness of internet scams, according to security firm, Knowthenet.org.uk.
Jan. 14, 2011
Schools and homes pose highest risk for laptop theft
Schools and homes pose highest risk for laptop theft
Research just published shows that schools and homes are the top two places where laptops go missing most often.
Jan. 14, 2011
Mobile security a hot topic at Infosecurity Europe 2011
Mobile security a hot topic at Infosecurity Europe 2011
Mobile and smartphone security is likely to be one of the hottest topics at Infosecurity Europe 2011 in London from 19 to 21 April, says Bloor Research.
Jan. 14, 2011
FDIC warns about 'Patriot Act' phishing emails targeting consumers
FDIC warns about 'Patriot Act' phishing emails targeting consumers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is warning banks about phishing emails being sent out informing recipients that the FDIC’s deposit insurance for their accounts had been suspended because of Patriot Act violations.
Jan. 14, 2011
SecureState uncovers vulnerability exploit for Novell's SiteScape
SecureState uncovers vulnerability exploit for Novell's SiteScape
SecureState said it discovered an exploit for a vulnerability in Novell's SiteScape Enterprise Forum web application that could enable a hacker to access an organization's internal networks.
Jan. 14, 2011
Tiger Woods Learning Center Introduces STEM Summer Academy
Tiger Woods Learning Center Introduces STEM Summer Academy
The Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, California, announced the launch of a new Summer Academy program featuring digital art and video game design classes for students between the ages of 11 and 14.
Jan. 13, 2011
Analysis: Featherlight Adventure - Narrative In Scarlett and the Spark of Life
Analysis: Featherlight Adventure - Narrative In Scarlett and the Spark of Life
Emily Short looks at storytelling and narrative in Scarlett and the Spark of Life, the first episode in a multi-stage iPhone graphical adventure from Launching Pad Games.
Jan. 13, 2011
UK Retailer Game Group Holiday Sales Down 4.1%
UK Retailer Game Group Holiday Sales Down 4.1%
Admitting the challenges of a changing market, UK specialty retailer Game Group on Thursday saw sales down 4.1 percent over the holidays -- it hopes to address emerging business models in the coming months.
Jan. 13, 2011
Majesco Brings Cooking Mama To Facebook
Majesco Brings Cooking Mama To Facebook
Majesco announced the launch of Cooking Mama Friends' Cafe, the debut of the popular cooking game franchise on Facebook and part of publisher Majesco's "targeted, strategic focus" on social games.
Jan. 13, 2011