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Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.
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Remo Gettini appointed Chief Technology Officer at Twinkl

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Twinkl appoints Remo Gettini as Chief Technology Officer to lead digital growth, enhancing educational tools for its 6 million global users.
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Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.
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JobAdder appoints Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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JobAdder has appointed Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer to drive international expansion, focusing on growth in Australia and the UK.
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Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.
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ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.
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Game review: EA Sports WRC (PC)

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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EA Sports' expert motor racing studio, Codemasters, has finally got its hands on the World Rally Championship licence.
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Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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Gametech company Livewire hires four new members, including a Chief Innovation Officer, to accelerate brands into gaming through advertising.
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Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.
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Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
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SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
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Sim City struggles with server problems

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Shift 2 dated for New Zealand

Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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EA sets March 24th as the release date for Shift 2 Unleashed in New Zealand, boasting exclusive pre-order bonuses and thrilling career events.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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EA: Medal of Honor will not be censored

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts remains firm in response to calls to ban its upcoming first-person shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan.