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Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Email and web security specialist Barracuda Networks has launched a 'bug bounty' scheme – offering programmers more than $3100 to anyone who can hack into their security software – and has immediately flown into a storm of criticism for sending the wrong message.
Nov. 12, 2010
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Eavesdropping of mobile communications, once a tool mainly available to only the intelligence community, has transformed into a widely available criminal enterprise, says two security experts from SRA International.
Nov. 12, 2010
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
Pipeworks: Deadliest Warrior Hurt By Licensed Game Stigma
The developers behind Spike Games' recent Deadliest Warrior downloadable console title said a stigma against licensed IP hurt the reception of their title among critics and gamers.
Nov. 11, 2010
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Havok's Strike Program To Offer Cheaper, Basic Access To Middleware Tools
Middleware maker Havok announced today the upcoming launch of the Havok Strike Program, which will offer basic access to the company's suite of products for a reduced cost.
Nov. 11, 2010
Browser-based Gaming Platform InstantAction Shutting Down
Browser-based Gaming Platform InstantAction Shutting Down
Web gaming, social game and digital distribution platform InstantAction is "winding down operations" and looking for potential buyers of its Torque game engine, according to Torque's director.
Nov. 11, 2010
Fils-Aime: Holidays More Important To Nintendo Than Rivals
Fils-Aime: Holidays More Important To Nintendo Than Rivals
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said that the holidays are "more important" to his company than they are to competitors, as the last two months of 2009 brought in half of Nintendo's sales.
Nov. 11, 2010
In-Depth: Gaikai's Perry On Gaming's Jump To The Cloud
In-Depth: Gaikai's Perry On Gaming's Jump To The Cloud
Dave Perry, CEO of cloud gaming upstart Gaikai, relates past technical advancements in gaming to the current industry landscape, and explains why he's "not remotely" worried about OnLive.
Nov. 11, 2010
Activision's Tippl: Call Of Duty: Black Ops Generates $360m Day One
Activision's Tippl: Call Of Duty: Black Ops Generates $360m Day One
Activision Blizzard CFO Thomas Tippl announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops has sold through $360 million in North America and the UK, 16 percent ahead of Modern Warfare 2. [UPDATE: Game sells 5.6 million units.]
Nov. 11, 2010
Report: Windows Phone 7 Sells 40K Units On Launch Day
Report: Windows Phone 7 Sells 40K Units On Launch Day
Microsoft's new Xbox Live- and gaming--enabled Windows Phone 7 launched on Monday, and according to reports sold 40,000 units on day one -- a slow start for the new platform.
Nov. 11, 2010
GameStop To Sell Sony DLC In Stores Nationwide
GameStop To Sell Sony DLC In Stores Nationwide
Leading video game retailer GameStop said Thursday it would begin to sell downloadable content for PlayStation 3 in stores, following a similar move with Xbox 360 DLC.
Nov. 11, 2010
Suffolk University Introduces Game Development Major
Suffolk University Introduces Game Development Major
Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts announced that it has launched a new Interactive Media and Game Development major in its College of Arts and Sciences.
Nov. 11, 2010
Global Warming Game Fate of the World to Launch Next Year
Global Warming Game Fate of the World to Launch Next Year
Developer Red Redemption announced that Fate of the World, a strategy game that tackles global warming and modern environmental issues, will launch next year for PC platforms.
Nov. 11, 2010