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| A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Deploying Hyperledger Fabric on Kubernetes |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 11:50 PM - Forum: Linux, FreeBSD, and Unix types
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A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Deploying Hyperledger Fabric on Kubernetes
Deploying a multi-component system like Hyperledger Fabric to production is challenging. Join us Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Pacific for an introductory webinar, presented by Alejandro (Sasha) Vicente Grabovetsky and Nicola Paoli of AID:Tech.
Why should you care?
Hyperledger Fabric is rather awesome, but deploying a distributed network has been known to give headaches and even migraines. In this talk, we will not be providing you with a guillotine that forever gets rid of these headaches, but instead we will talk you through some tools that can help you deploy a functioning, production-ready Hyperledger Fabric network on a Kubernetes cluster.
Who should attend?
Ideally, you are a Dev, an Ops or a DevOps interested in learning more about how to deploy Hyperledger Fabric to Kubernetes.
You might know a little bit about Hyperledger Fabric and about Docker containers and Kubernetes. We assume limited knowledge and will do our best to as possible and explain and demystify all the components along the way.
Read more at The Linux Foundation
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| Microsoft - Windows 10 Tip: Set up Windows Hello from your lock screen |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 11:50 PM - Forum: Windows
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Windows 10 Tip: Set up Windows Hello from your lock screen
If you’re interested in setting up Windows Hello to sign in faster and more securely, you can do so, thanks to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Previously Microsoft account users had to navigate deep into Settings to find Windows Hello. Now, you can set up Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint or PIN straight from your lock screen by clicking the Windows Hello tile under Sign-in options.
Check it out in action:
This feature is only available for users who use their Microsoft Account to sign in to Windows. It is not available for work or school accounts, or local accounts.
If you like this, check out more Windows 10 Tips.
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| Microsoft - Azure preparedness for Hurricane Florence |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 11:50 PM - Forum: Windows
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Azure preparedness for Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence continues its journey to the mainland, our thoughts are with those in its path. Please stay safe. We’re actively monitoring Azure infrastructure in the region. We at Microsoft have taken all precautions to protect our customers and our people.
Our datacenters (US East, US East 2, and US Gov Virginia) have been reviewed internally and externally to ensure that we are prepared for this weather event. Our onsite teams are prepared to switch to generators if utility power is unavailable or unreliable. All our emergency operating procedures have been reviewed by our team members across the datacenters, and we are ensuring that our personnel have all necessary supplies throughout the event.
As a best practice, all customers should consider their disaster recovery plans and all mission-critical applications should be taking advantage of geo-replication.
Rest assured that Microsoft is focused on the readiness and safety of our teams, as well as our customers’ business interests that rely on our datacenters.
You can reach our handle @AzureSupport on Twitter, we are online 24/7. Any business impact to customers will be communicated through Azure Service Health in Azure portal.
If there is any change to the situation, we will keep customers informed of Microsoft’s actions through this announcement.
For guidance on Disaster Recovery best practices see references below:
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| XONE - NBA 2K19 |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: New Game Releases
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NBA 2K19
NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class graphics & gameplay to groundbreaking game modes and an immersive open-world "Neighborhood." NBA 2K19 promises to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture. Publisher: 2K Games Release Date: Sep 07, 2018
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| PS4 - Shadows: Awakening |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: New Game Releases
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Shadows: Awakening
Shadows: Awakening is an isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You take control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm to consume the souls of long-dead heroes and embark on an epic adventure. Publisher: Kalypso Release Date: Sep 04, 2018
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| PC - Torn |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: New Game Releases
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Torn
Torn is a dark science-fiction mystery. Explore the abandoned mansion of Dr. Lawrence Talbot, an eccentric scientist missing for 64 years. Use the Gravity Tool to activate Talbot?s machines, then transport to the strange dimension known as The Parallel.
Publisher: Aspyr Release Date: Aug 28, 2018
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| News - Destiny 2's Exclusives For PS4 Now Available On Xbox One And PC |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: Lounge
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Destiny 2's Exclusives For PS4 Now Available On Xbox One And PC
When Destiny 2 released, it brought with it a bunch of content for PS4 only, and that offering continued to grow over the release of its two expansions Curse of Osiris and Warmind. Now, with the arrival of its third expansion Forsaken, Bungie has released a 2.0.0.1 update that unlocks all previous PS4-exclusives for players on Xbox One and PC. The original game came with an exclusive Exotic sniper rifle, called Borealis. There were also exclusive armor sets for Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters, and an exclusive ship, the City Apex, all of which Xbox One and PC players can now access. A previously PS4-exclusive Strike, called Lake of Shadows, can now be found for all players in the European Dead Zone. Destiny 2 also came with a PS4-exclusive Crucible map, called Retribution. In Curse of Osiris, another exclusive Crucible map, Wormhaven (set in the New Pacific Arcology), was added, and Warmind brought another exclusive Strike called The Insight Terminus. All of these have also now been opened up on other platforms. Continuing the tradition, Destiny 2's latest expansion comes with a bunch of Forsaken PS4-exclusive content with a similar timeline; PS4 players get it now, but it will be "at least" Fall 2019 before Xbox One and PC players get it. If you buy Forsaken on PS4, you'll get a new armor set for each class, an Exotic weapon, a ship, and a Strike. Between the latest 2.0.0.1 update the the launch of Forsaken, a lot has suddenly changed in Destiny 2. The level cap is now 50 for Forsaken owners, and Year 2 weapons will come with random perks (like in the original Destiny). The mod system has also been reworked; all existing mods have been depreciated and new ones have been introduced. For more details, here's everything new in Forsaken, and check out our gallery of all the new Exotic weapons and armor so far.
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| News - Developing the first mobile Spider-Man game before the App Store |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: Lounge
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Developing the first mobile Spider-Man game before the App Store
 “Obviously I was bluffing, I didn’t have all the money. The goal was to convince them that we had the financial backing and we could do this.”
– Vishal Gondal, a dev on what’s reportedly the first mobile Spider-Man game, speaks to Gadgets 360 about licensing.
While Spider-Man games have been developed for nearly every console, the superhero’s first mobile game debuted in 2003 thanks to a small studio in India.
In an interview with Gadgets 360, game designers from Mumbai-based Indiagames discuss development of the first mobile iteration of Spider-Man, which was put together in under a month and nearly shipped with assets taken from Spider-Man: Mysterio’s Menace for the Game Boy Advance.
It’s always interesting to see how mobile games were developed and published before the conception of Google Play and the Android Marketplace, especially for a licensed IP like Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Before Indiagames went on to develop Spider-Man, the studio was best known for making generic mobile arcade games and was fairly successful, looking to extend its reach beyond India and parts of South East Asia.
“We were at E3 2003 when the idea struck that if we can get a certain amount of revenue on non-branded titles what if can get a big brand? Maybe that could make us a lot of money,” developer Vishal Gondal explains. “On a piece of paper I started writing down the names of every big superhero like Spider-Man and Batman.”
“Coincidentally at E3 itself we met the guy who represented Marvel Comics,” he adds. “In that meeting we said that we’d be interested in licensing Spider-Man.”
“They didn’t know who we were and they never licensed anything like this to a company outside of the US. Before this, no Spider-Man mobile game was made.”
Thus began the licensing talks. Marvel initially licensed the rights to Activision, but since Activision hadn’t developed the game the rights had to come from Activision and not Marvel directly. It had to be structured as a deal involving Marvel Comics, Activision, and Indiagames.
“Even before we got the license, we started making the game,” Gondal says. “Our goal was the day we get the license, in a few weeks we should launch the game.”
“Typically what used to happen was you get the license, you make the game, that takes three to six months and then you launch the whole thing. As we were negotiating the deal with Marvel, the game was already under production so we were ready.”
But the game had a very strict deadline and needed to be released within a tight time frame, and Indiagames was given one month to complete Spider-Man. Their source material was also restricted to the comics, but the studio was given freedom over what kind of game they wanted to develop.
Because of the short deadline, the small team initially took assets from Spider-Man games on Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance as placeholders which nearly made it into the final product.
The interview was part of a larger conversation around how the very first Spider-Man game on mobile was developed, so be sure to read the entire piece over at Gadgets 360.
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| News - Video: How Dream Daddy fostered player inclusivity |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: Lounge
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Video: How Dream Daddy fostered player inclusivity
 In this GDC 2018 talk, Game Grumps’ Tyler Hutchison discusses the initial goals of Dream Daddy, and how it managed to become something that made a whole lot of people from different backgrounds very happy.
Hutchison explains how Dream Daddy was critically praised for providing players with inclusive representation, examining how certain options were included and the choices and development hours that were required to include them.
With a little love and potentially a small investment of time, he explains how developers can make their game inclusive and give players more representation in character choices.
It’s an insightful talk that’s definitely worth watching, so developers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to do so now that it’s freely available on the official GDC YouTube channel!
In addition to this presentation, the GDC Vault and its accompanying YouTube channel offers numerous other free videos, audio recordings, and slides from many of the recent Game Developers Conference events, and the service offers even more members-only content for GDC Vault subscribers.
Those who purchased All Access passes to recent events like GDC or VRDC already have full access to GDC Vault, and interested parties can apply for the individual subscription via a GDC Vault subscription page. Group subscriptions are also available: game-related schools and development studios who sign up for GDC Vault Studio Subscriptions can receive access for their entire office or company by contacting staff via the GDC Vault group subscription page. Finally, current subscribers with access issues can contact GDC Vault technical support.
Gamasutra and GDC are sibling organizations under parent UBM Americas.
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| Xbox Wire - Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 4 – 7 |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 09-12-2018, 04:13 AM - Forum: Xbox Discussion
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 4 – 7
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).
September 04, 2018
Alone and far away from home, you find yourself in the center of a conflict of epic proportions where second chances are rare. Planet Alpha is an adventure game that takes place in a living alien world where you can control the day and night. It combines fast platforming, challenging puzzles, and stealth elements with a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience.
September 04, 2018
A unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat, Shadows: Awakening puts you in control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm to consume the souls of long-dead heroes. Gather your party, control powerful heroes, and use their skills to your advantage. But who is in charge… the demon, or the souls that it has devoured?
September 04, 2018
An anime-inspired, 1-2 player beat ‘em up with varied enemies and deep player customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe. Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades, and more. Ninjin also features a unique survival mode called “Oni TV Show” where players will fight endless waves of enemies for rare rewards.
September 04, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – Cayde-6 has paid the ultimate price. The Reef has fallen to lawlessness. And the most-wanted criminals are running loose. Beyond the Vanguard’s authority, you’ll venture into the Reef alone and take justice into your own hands. Explore new regions, awaken new powers, earn a wealth of new weapons, and uncover lost Awoken secrets. The hunt is on in Destiny 2: Forsaken.
September 04, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – Punch and claw your way through 40 fast-paced levels of pure mayhem, while honing your ninja cat skills to rescue your master from the evil claws of an unknown enemy. Claws of Furry is a blend of action and classic arcade beat ’em ups with four distinct environments with unique enemies to battle. With multiple modes such as rogue-like and arena, and unlockable outfits with unique bonuses, you’ll have plenty of content to keep you coming back for more.
September 04, 2018
This intense space shoot’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one split-screen. Unlock and power-up a variety of weapons and master advanced techniques like the drift drive that lets you dodge bullets in a split-second or even flip into reverse drive to hit enemies when they least expect it. Play solo or via local co-op partner.
September 05, 2018
Moonfall Ultimate is a 2D side-scrolling, action-RPG, set in an industrial gothic universe. Hack, slash and cast your way through a treacherous hand-painted world in solo, couch co-op, or endless arcade mode. Discover a story of a once small kingdom now under threat from so-called Savages. They hunt a mysterious element known as Lunarium and you must protect the land at the front line.
September 05, 2018
Humanity is on the verge of extinction due to an alien invasion and it just so happens, you’re the last hope to save the world. FullBlast is a vertical-scrolling shooter that’ll bring a dose of nostalgia to gamers who spent many hours at their local arcade. It’s not just an alien menace you have to worry about, but their projectiles you’ll need to dodge if you hope to survive across the game’s 12 random levels.
September 06, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – In 2073, Earth was struck by a horrid childhood disease and Elea’s husband joins an expedition to colonize Solace, a habitable exoplanet, to save humanity from extinction. The interstellar ship he was on, Pilgrimage, went radio silent shortly after it reached the planet. 13 years later, Elea joins a recovery mission to investigate the faith of the expedition in this surreal sci-fi adventure game.
September 07, 2018
Use your tactical knowledge to tip the scales of triumph in your favor to save the kingdom. Build towers, each with a different ability, to lead your defense forces against difficult enemies. Fight across three different environments in three campaigns that offer an intense tower defense experience with 50+ challenging and unique levels.
September 07, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – Take on the role of a living weapon, unleashed to stop the source of a cataclysmic event threatening to end all worlds in this challenging action RPG. Discover the secrets of these worlds, master the unique but lethal gun combat, and defeat legendary bosses. It will require many harsh lessons to unlock this potential in an unforgiving universe full of murderous foes.
September 07, 2018
Dive into a wild story of gangsters and criminals in Out of the Box, a captivating thriller where you decide the fate of the peculiar customers of a luxurious nightclub in a never-ending race against the clock. Will you let teenagers into the club in exchange for money? Will you confront a wealthy client to save his girlfriend? Or will you work with the police to bring down the most powerful gangster in town?
September 07, 2018
A young girl has traveled to the Sacred Lands. Within this realm she will face many challenges, fight dangerous monsters, and solve mysterious puzzles. Many have come to this land before, all in hopes of finishing the Sacred Trial, but none has succeeded! Will she fail like the others or will she overcome the odds and return home?
September 07, 2018
Join Knight Sigi as he runs, jumps, and battles in a flatulent quest to save Melusina, the love of his life. Take down hordes of goofy enemies and crazy bosses. Earn riches, find long-lost holy artifacts and make your way up to the top of Mount Stinkup.
September 07, 2018
Six exotic Islands filled with games and treasure waiting for adventures of all skill levels. Explore these islands solo or invite a group of friends over for some local co-op and competitive gameplay. Collect Treasure as you master all 33 games in your quest to be crowned Ruler of the Islands.
September 07, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – Celebrating 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class graphics and gameplay to groundbreaking game modes and an immersive open-world “Neighborhood.” NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture. The standard edition of NBA 2K19 arrives on September 11 on Xbox One.
September 07, 2018
Xbox One X Enhanced – Pursue basketball glory with the freedom to create your path in The League and The Streets, in the return of The One. Build your squad of superstars, legends, and cultural icons to join your quest for greatness on courts across the globe. With Real Player Motion and 1v1 Everywhere gives you control in every possession, providing you the ability to change momentum in any game and dominate your opponent. EA Access members can start playing NBA Live 19 today.
September 07, 2018
With more ways to race than ever before, NASCAR Heat 3 helps you build your own race team and compete in the Xtreme Dirt Tour in the newly expanded Career Mode. Prove you’re the best driver in the world in new Online Tournaments. And with new at-track stories mean anything can happen on race day. Plus, all your favorite modes are back and better than ever like Split Screen, Challenge, Championship, 40-player online, and more!
September 07, 2018
Survive the zombie apocalypse with turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, go on dangerous scavenging runs, build alliances, craft equipment, make difficult story-influencing decisions, defend your camp against undead hordes and experience non-linear rogue-lite elements. An innovative Indie Survival-RPG!
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