Open Game World Design Challenges
Cameron Williams, a former designer for GTA 6 and Red Dead Online, shared some fascinating insights at GDC about why players don’t explore open worlds as much as developers might hope. Key points from...
View ArticleSmishing scams
Scam Characteristics: Messages claim you have an outstanding toll balance Threaten penalties or legal action Instruct recipients to reply “Y” and click a link to make payment Often impersonate...
View ArticleInjustice 2’s Superhero Spectacle
Super Move Highlights: The Flash’s super move is particularly elaborate. It involves time travel to ancient Egypt and a t-rex, ultimately creating a time paradox while dealing massive damage....
View ArticleGuide to Scam Trends in Singapore (2024)
1. E-Commerce Scams Trend Details 11,665 cases in 2024 19.23% increase from 2023 Total losses: $17.5 million Average loss: $1,508 per case Notable Example A scammer named Foo Mei Qi: Defrauded 76...
View ArticleRoberta William’s Portrait in King’s Quest IV
This article discusses an interesting discovery by game streamer Mike Piontek about Roberta Williams’ portrait in King’s Quest IV. Here are the key points: Piontek noticed that the in-game portrait of...
View ArticlePayment Fraud Trends in 2025
Payment Fraud Landscape in Singapore: 49% of respondents have experienced payment fraud 33% of consumers feel less safe shopping compared to ten years ago 52% of businesses reported an increase in...
View Article“The First Berserker: Khazan” praised for Soulslike Combat
Game Details: Title: The First Berserker: Khazan Release Date: March 27, 2025 Price: $60/£50 Developer: Neople Publisher: Nexon Genre: Cell-shaded souls like Setting: Dungeon Fighter Online universe...
View ArticleCybersecurity: Steps to Protect Your Digital Life
What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime encompasses illegal activities conducted online, including security breaches, data theft, and identity theft. These crimes are typically perpetrated by hackers...
View ArticleAnimal Well: A Mesmerizing Metroidvania Masterpiece
Game Background: Animal Well is a 34MB indie game developed entirely by solo developer Billy Basso The game was seven years in the making, starting development in 2017 Released in May 2024, it gained...
View ArticleCyber threats mentioned in the Menlo Security report
Key Findings: Significant Increase in Phishing Attacks 140% overall increase in browser-based phishing attacks compared to 2023 130% specific increase in zero-hour phishing attacks Over 752,000...
View ArticleModder brings Skyrim’s Serena to life
The article discusses a Skyrim mod called “Serana—The Harsh Reality” created by a modder named Hellgeist. The mod aims to make Serana, a vampire companion in the Dawnguard DLC, look and sound more...
View ArticleAI in Banking 2025
. AI in Banking: Themes, Challenges, and Implementation Strategies Major Themes 1. Transformative Potential Unprecedented economic opportunity: Potential to boost annual operating profits by...
View ArticleAI in Fraud Prevention
AI in Fraud Prevention: Transforming Security in the Digital Age Key Insights The Evolution of Fraud The digital transformation has dramatically changed how fraudsters operate. Traditional legacy...
View ArticleTurn-Based RPGs: Not Dead, Just Evolving
Key Takeaways from Kenichi Goto’s GDC 2025 Talk The Current Landscape Turn-based RPGs are experiencing a renaissance, with games like Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D proving their...
View ArticleWildgate: Space Pirate Adventure
Game Overview: Developed by Moonshot Games, a studio under Dreamhaven Multiplayer first-person shooter set in space Players explore a region called the Reach to find an Artifact Extraction-based...
View ArticleSingapore’s luxury car market decline
Key Insights: Luxury car sales in Singapore have dramatically dropped, with some brands seeing sales decline by up to 75% in 2024 compared to 2023. The decline is primarily attributed to two main...
View ArticleTrust Bank’s Anti-Scam Trust Lock Feature
Trust Bank’s Trust Lock Feature Overview: Allows customers to lock up to five Savings Pots (subaccounts) Customers can still deposit money into locked accounts Unlocking requires two-factor...
View ArticleChallenging Action RPG Black Myth: Mekong
Game Overview: An action RPG based on the classic novel Journey to the West Developed by Game Science, an indie studio founded by ex-Tencent developers Focuses on playing as Sun Wukong, the Monkey...
View ArticleAI’s Impact on Banking Jobs in Singapore
Several important insights: Key Takeaways: Job Disruption at DBS Bank DBS plans to cut approximately 4,000 contract and temporary jobs over the next three years Permanent staff will not be affected AI...
View ArticleBuilding a Drug Empire in Shadow 1
A few interesting observations about Schedule I: Key Highlights: An early access game about building a drug empire Developed by a solo developer (TVGS) Currently sitting at #1 on Steam’s global top...
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